Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Willow Glen Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,300 (15 Rentals)

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912 - 914 Delbert Way
Studio Apartments

912 - 914 Delbert Way

912-914 Delbert WaySan Jose, CA 95126
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The Brooks House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Brooks House

655 Richmond AveSan Jose, CA 95128
Senior Living
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Koi Creek
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Koi Creek

1150 Pedro StSan Jose, CA 95126
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43 Lester Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

43 Lester Ave

43 Lester AveSan Jose, CA 95125
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Willow Glen, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Willow Glen Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Willow Glen area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Village at Willow Glen priced from $1,460. 875 Northrup St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,750. Here are the most affordable Willow Glen apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Village at Willow GlenBuilding A1BR,1BA$1,460
875 Northrup St1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,750
Almaden1x1A1BR,1BA$1,784
Sandalwood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,895
The GroveRuby- 475 sq ftStudio,1BA$2,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Willow Glen, CA

As of April 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Willow Glen area is the $3.02 price per square foot 3x2F-1194-p1 Model at Latitude 37 in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,600. The second greatest value Willow Glen apartment is the Plan 3 Model at Scotia Apartments starting at $3,294 with a $2.88 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Willow Glen apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Latitude 373x2F-1194-p13BR,2BA$3.02
Scotia ApartmentsPlan 32BR,2BA$2.88
The Glens ApartmentsWillows Plan A2BR,2BA$2.56
Villas Willow Glen2BD, 2BTH A2BR,2BA$3.17
776 Deland Ave, SJ3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.94
Mosaic ApartmentsPlan 11BR,1BA$3.28
Arcadia Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.35
Willow Park Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.96
Almaden1x1A1BR,1BA$3.41
Village at Willow GlenBuilding A1BR,1BA$2.43

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Willow Glen, San Jose, CA

Ranked #70

Among neighborhoods in San Jose, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Willow Glen Neighborhood in San Jose, CA

Walk Score®

78 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

75 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

43 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Willow Glen Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Willow Glen?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Willow Glen is under $2,455.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Willow Glen?

The cheapest apartment in Willow Glen is Village at Willow Glen which is listed at $1,460, while the average apartment in Willow Glen costs $4,202.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Willow Glen?

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 13 regular apartments in Willow Glen 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 Willow Glen?

Cheap apartments in Willow Glen have an average cost of $288 which is $3,914 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Willow Glen.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

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