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 Westport Senior priced from $1,652. Blue Hills Studio has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,925. Here are the most affordable Homestead apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westport SeniorStudioStudio,1BA$1,652
Blue Hills StudioStudioStudio,1BA$1,925
Bali Hai Garden ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,045
Mathilda Garden ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,125
The Highlander1x1S1BR,1BA$2,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Homestead, CA

As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Homestead area is the $3.59 price per square foot Two Bedroom 1.5 Bath Model at Casa Alberta Apartments in the in the Community Center neighborhood starting from $3,950. The second greatest value Homestead apartment is the 621 Grand Fir Ave Model at 621 Grand Fir Ave, Unit 2 starting at $3,700 with a $3.36 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.
Casa Alberta ApartmentsTwo Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$3.59
621 Grand Fir Ave, Unit 2621 Grand Fir Ave3BR,2BA$3.36
Village Square Townhouses2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$3.30
7201-7245 Bark LnTwo Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$3.35
364-366 W Olive Ave1x11BR,1BA$2.85
658 Kodiak Ct, Unit 1658 Kodiak Ct2BR,1BA$3.09
The Orchard at Sunnyvale1x11BR,1BA$3.58
110 Remington Apartments1-Bed, 1-Bath1BR,1BA$3.37
The Highlander1x1S1BR,1BA$3.24
Westport SeniorStudioStudio ,1BA$3.14

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Homestead Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Homestead?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Homestead is at Westport Senior listed at $1,652.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Homestead Apartment is $2,145 at Bali Hai Garden Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Homestead is starting from $2,795 at The Highlander.

What is the most affordable Homestead Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Homestead Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Highlander and starts from $3,295.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Local Expert's Guide to the Top 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods for Renters in San Jose

Written by: Shannon Hilson

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.