Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Homestead Neighborhood of Los Altos, CA from $1,600 (16 Rentals)

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Homestead, Los Altos, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Homestead Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Homestead area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Bali Hai Garden Apartments priced from $2,045. Remington Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,050. Here are the most affordable Homestead apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bali Hai Garden ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,045
Remington Place ApartmentsStandard StudioStudio,1BA$2,050
The Highlander1x1S1BR,1BA$2,195
Mathilda Garden Apartments1-Bed x 1-Bath1BR,1BA$2,250
Cezanne Apartments1br 650 sf1BR,1BA$2,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Homestead, CA

As of June 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Homestead area is the $2.69 price per square foot Upstairs 2 bed/2 bathroom w/Wood Floors Model at Bradley Apartments in the in the Community Center neighborhood starting from $3,095. The second greatest value Homestead apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Encinal Place starting at $3,125 with a $2.89 price per square foot in the North San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Homestead apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bradley ApartmentsUpstairs 2 bed/2 bathroom w/Wood Floors2BR,2BA$2.69
Encinal Place2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.89
Village Square Townhouses2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$3.60
364-366 W Olive Ave2x12BR,1BA$3.15
Siena Apartment Homes1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.38
The Podium ApartmentsH1BR,1BA$3.73
The Highlander1x1L1BR,1BA$3.37
Magnolia Place ApartmentsLarge bedroom 1x11BR,1BA$3.70
The Orchard at Sunnyvale1x11BR,1BA$3.53
Cezanne Apartments1br 650 sf1BR,1BA$3.53

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Homestead, Los Altos, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Homestead Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Homestead?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Homestead is under $2,595.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Homestead?

The cheapest apartment in Homestead is The Highlander which is listed at $2,195, while the average apartment in Homestead costs $5,000.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Homestead?

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 3 regular apartments in Homestead 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 Homestead?

Cheap apartments in Homestead have an average cost of $106 which is $4,894 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Homestead.

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