Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Jose, IL from $500 (36 Rentals)

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San Jose, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available San Jose Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in San Jose, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Linn St Commons in the Averyville neighborhood priced from $600. The Avenue Apartments in the Averyville neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Jose apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Linn St Commons1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$600
The Avenue Apartments1B/ 1BA1BR,1BA$650
1107 Pekin AveMulti-Family1BR,1BA$650
Williamsburg TownhousesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$785
Glen Oak Manor2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$800
ASPEN BLUFF APARTMENTSOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$800
Civic Center Plaza ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$803
106 S 4th St2 bedroom2BR,1BA$825
Marquette PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$880
EMR Apartments1 BR Standard Utilities Included1BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Jose, IL and Nearby

As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the San Jose area is the $1.18 price per square foot 4 bedroom/2 bath/2.5 car garage Model at Rosemary Crossing in the starting from $1,999. The second greatest value San Jose apartment is the 3 bed 2 bath Model at The Mallard Way Rental Community starting at $1,200 with a $1.14 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for San Jose apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Rosemary Crossing4 bedroom/2 bath/2.5 car garage4BR,2BA$1.18
The Mallard Way Rental Community3 bed 2 bath3BR,2BA$1.14
Jefferson PlaceLincoln/Lincoln Plus2BR,2BA$1.32
Hidden Oaks ApartmentsHO36012B2BR,2BA$1.17
Woodfield Queenwood ApartmentsTwo Bedrooms- Woodfield2BR,1BA$1.05
Williamsburg TownhousesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.98
Linn St Commons1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$0.87
Glen Oak Manor2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.23
The Avenue Apartments1B/ 1BA1BR,1BA$1.06
1107 Pekin AveMulti-Family1BR,1BA$1.08

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Jose Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in San Jose?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in San Jose is at Civic Center Plaza Apartments listed at $803.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom San Jose Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom San Jose Apartment is $600 at Linn St Commons.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in San Jose is starting from $750 at The Avenue Apartments.

What is the most affordable San Jose Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap San Jose Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Mallard Way Rental Community and starts from $1,200.

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