Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Campbell Neighborhood of Campbell, CA from $1,300 (128 Rentals)

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West Glen
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

West Glen

2265 S Bascom AveCampbell, CA 95008
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The Cannery Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Cannery Apartments

501 W Hacienda AveCampbell, CA 95008
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Union Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Union Manor

377 Union AveCampbell, CA 95008
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Pruneyard Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pruneyard Apartments

52 Michael DrCampbell, CA 95008
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Carmel Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carmel Court

60 W Latimer AveCampbell, CA 95008
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San Tomas Gardens
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

San Tomas Gardens

825 S San Tomas Aquino RdCampbell, CA 95008
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The Commons
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Commons

275 Union AveCampbell, CA 95008
Corporate Housing
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Hacienda Hamilton
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hacienda Hamilton

160 W Hamilton AveCampbell, CA 95008
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2786 Joseph Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2786 Joseph Ave

2786 Joseph AveCampbell, CA 95008
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250 S 1st St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

250 S 1st St

250 S 1st StCampbell, CA 95008
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Meritage Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Meritage Apartments

1305-1319 W Campbell AveCampbell, CA 95008

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Downtown Campbell, Campbell, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Campbell Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Campbell area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Vitalia Apartments priced from $1,599. Park West Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,750. Here are the most affordable Downtown Campbell apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vitalia ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,599
Park West ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,750
Joseph ManorStudioStudio,1BA$1,925
Campbell HouseStudioStudio,1BA$1,950
Roewill 1096Roewill 1096 - 41BR,1BA$1,995
Colonial House ApartmentsRemodeled 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,075
Cherry Creek1BR, 1 BA1BR,1BA$2,090
Sandalwood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,145
1235 Leigh Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,250
2080 Fruitdale Ave1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Campbell, CA

As of August 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Campbell area is the $2.96 price per square foot 3x2 Model at Dry Creek Crossing in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,549. The second greatest value Downtown Campbell apartment is the 2BD, 2BTH A Model at Villas Willow Glen starting at $3,570 with a $3.46 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Campbell apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Dry Creek Crossing3x23BR,2BA$2.96
Villas Willow Glen2BD, 2BTH A2BR,2BA$3.46
Campbell West Apartments2x1.52BR,1.5BA$3.36
The Pines Apartments2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$3.33
Willow CreekOne Bedroom One Bath A21BR,1BA$3.42
166 Echo Ave, Unit #4166 Echo Ave2BR,1BA$3.18
Colonial House ApartmentsRemodeled 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.92
337 Kuehnis Dr, Unit 337 Kuehnis Drive337 Kuehnis Dr1BR,1BA$3.29
2080 Fruitdale Ave1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.34
Cherry Creek1BR, 1 BA1BR,1BA$3.22

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website compiles millions of data points to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across California, including Campbell. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, apartment communities for the kids, proximity to transit, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Campbell Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Campbell?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Campbell is under $2,295.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Campbell?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Campbell is Roewill 1096 which is listed at $1,995, while the average apartment in Downtown Campbell costs $3,402.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Campbell?

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 Downtown Campbell 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 Downtown Campbell?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Campbell have an average cost of $387 which is $3,015 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Campbell.

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