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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Thunderbird Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $600 (36 Rentals)
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27 North - Student Housing Apartments
27 N 6th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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from $1,605Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Vintage Tower
235 E Santa Clara StSan Jose, CA 95113
382 S 10th St
San JoseCA95112
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from $1,750Studio Apartment Available Sep 10
231 Laumer Ave, Unit The Sage Boho
231 Laumer AveSan Jose, CA 95127
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232 N 8th St
232 N 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments
399 East CtSan Jose, CA 95116
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from $1,850Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability
Lion Villas
2550 S King RdSan Jose, CA 95122
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from $1,900Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Ruckers Mansion
418 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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from $1,984Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Colonnade Apartments
201 S 4th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Belovida at Newbury Park 55+ Senior Community
1777 Newbury Park DrSan Jose, CA 95133
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Thunderbird, San Jose, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Thunderbird?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thunderbird Studio Apartments | $3,026 | $1,750 | $4,499 |
| Thunderbird 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,710 | $945 | $9,661 |
| Thunderbird 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,337 | $990 | $10,000+ |
| Thunderbird 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,737 | $1,040 | $4,447 |
| Thunderbird 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,671 | $1,050 | $5,693 |
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There are currently 36 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Thunderbird Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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Cheapest Available Thunderbird Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Thunderbird area of San Jose, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at 27 North - Student Housing Apartments priced from $990. Vintage Tower has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,605. Here are the most affordable Thunderbird apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 North - Student Housing Apartments | 2B Shared Attached - Spring 2025 (SJSU) | 2BR,2BA | $990 |
| Vintage Tower | VT1B1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,605 |
| Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,759 |
| The Ruckers Mansion | APT#1 | Studio,1BA | $1,900 |
| Parkside Terrace | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,033 |
| The Colonnade Apartments | Medium Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,034 |
| Westwood Properties | 59 S 5th St. | 1BR,1BA | $2,075 |
| Foxdale | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,191 |
| Peppertree Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,356 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Thunderbird, CA
As of April 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Thunderbird area is the $3.37 price per square foot C2.1 (2x2) Model at Foundry Commons in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,399. The second greatest value Thunderbird apartment is the 2-Bedroom Model at Aviara starting at $3,180 with a $3.49 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Thunderbird apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Foundry Commons | C2.1 (2x2) | 2BR,2BA | $3.37 |
| Aviara | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $3.49 |
| Westwood Properties | 55 S 6th St. | 1BR,1BA | $2.84 |
| The Pierce | Plan E | 1BR,1BA | $3.61 |
| 323 E Saint James St, Unit A | 323 E Saint James St | 1BR,1BA | $2.87 |
| Sparta505 - Student Housing | Plan F | 2BR,2BA | $2.79 |
| 151 S 13th St. | Two Bedroom, One bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.53 |
| Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.64 |
| Vintage Tower | VT1B1BB | 1BR,1BA | $2.86 |
| Parkside Terrace | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.46 |
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Getting Around the Thunderbird Neighborhood in San Jose, CA
Walk Score®
35 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
57 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
52 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Thunderbird Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Thunderbird?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Thunderbird is under $2,356.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Thunderbird?
The cheapest apartment in Thunderbird is Vintage Tower which is listed at $1,605, while the average apartment in Thunderbird costs $3,787.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Thunderbird?
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 81 regular apartments in Thunderbird that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Thunderbird?
Cheap apartments in Thunderbird have an average cost of $984 which is $2,803 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Thunderbird.
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