Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the The Alameda Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $2,000 (2 Rentals)
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The Alameda, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in The Alameda?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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The Alameda Studio Apartments | $2,337 | $1,200 | $4,353 |
The Alameda 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,068 | $1,895 | $6,160 |
The Alameda 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,708 | $2,000 | $7,460 |
The Alameda 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,355 | $3,346 | $6,337 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap The Alameda Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in The Alameda?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in The Alameda is under $2,478.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in The Alameda?
The cheapest apartment in The Alameda is The Kelsey Ayer Station which is listed at $2,000, while the average apartment in The Alameda costs $4,297.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in The Alameda?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 17 regular apartments in The Alameda that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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