Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Townsend Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,400 (11 Rentals)

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McKee Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

McKee Apartments

1735-1745 Mckee RdSan Jose, CA 95116
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Townsend, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Townsend Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Townsend area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments priced from $1,759. Parkside Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,033. Here are the most affordable Townsend apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,759
Parkside Terrace1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,033
eaves San Jose330Studio,1BA$2,219
ReNew Twenty50Madeline1BR,1BA$2,330
Waterford PlaceThe Carlton1BR,1BA$2,479

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Townsend, CA

As of April 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Townsend area is the $3.11 price per square foot Regent Model at The Esplanade in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,649. The second greatest value Townsend apartment is the 3249 Rockport Ave Model at 3249 Rockport Ave, Unit A starting at $3,700 with a $2.83 price per square foot in the East San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Townsend apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The EsplanadeRegent3BR,3BA$3.11
3249 Rockport Ave, Unit A3249 Rockport Ave3BR,2BA$2.83
Century TowersC32BR,2BA$3.41
Woodland MeadowAspen1BR,1BA$3.30
Willow LakeMaple1BR,1BA$3.68
Waterford PlaceThe Carlton1BR,1BA$3.39
Pavona ApartmentsPrato1BR,1BA$3.87
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.64
ReNew Twenty50Madeline1BR,1BA$3.65
Parkside Terrace1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.46

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team is proud to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in areas across the United States and customized analysis for Central San Jose, CA. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Townsend Neighborhood in San Jose, CA

Walk Score®

51 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

60 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

47 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Townsend Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Townsend?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Townsend is at eaves San Jose listed at $2,219.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Townsend Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Townsend Apartment is $1,759 at Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Townsend Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Townsend is starting from $2,699 at Palm Court Apartments.

What is the most affordable Townsend Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Townsend Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Willow Lake and starts from $4,299.

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