Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Alexander Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,300 (18 Rentals)
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Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments

Vela Apartments

247 N Capitol Ave
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Palm Court Apartments

259 N Capitol Ave, Unit 215

2669 Somerset Park Cir, Unit 2669

Westwood Properties

The Colonnade Apartments
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Alexander, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Alexander?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Alexander Studio Apartments | $2,986 | $1,987 | $3,642 |
Alexander 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,062 | $1,750 | $5,926 |
Alexander 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,548 | $2,495 | $6,058 |
Alexander 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,034 | $2,390 | $3,299 |
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Cheapest Available Alexander Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Alexander area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments priced from $1,759. 232 N 8th St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,895. Here are the most affordable Alexander apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,759 |
232 N 8th St | 1 Bed 1 Bath Corner | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
Vela Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,987 |
Vintage Tower | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,158 |
Parkside Terrace | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,220 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alexander, CA
As of October 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Alexander area is the $3.08 price per square foot Plan B1 Model at 360 Residences in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,159. The second greatest value Alexander apartment is the 507 S 15th St Model at 507 S 15th St, Unit 507 starting at $3,000 with a $3.33 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Alexander apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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360 Residences | Plan B1 | 1BR,1.5BA | $3.08 |
507 S 15th St, Unit 507 | 507 S 15th St | 2BR,1BA | $3.33 |
428 S 11th St | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.88 |
Country Club Villa | 2 Bed 2 Bath Downstairs | 2BR,2BA | $3.41 |
1380 Carnelian Dr, Unit 4 | 1380 Carnelian Dr | 2BR,1BA | $3.12 |
Westwood Properties | 55 S 6th | 1BR,1BA | $2.81 |
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.64 |
Vintage Tower | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.53 |
Parkside Terrace | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.78 |
232 N 8th St | 1 Bed 1 Bath Corner | 1BR,1BA | $3.45 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleAlexander, San Jose, CA
Ranked #360
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Alexander Neighborhood in San Jose, CA
Walk Score®
59 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
52 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
56 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Alexander Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Alexander?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Alexander is under $2,495.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Alexander?
The cheapest apartment in Alexander is Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments which is listed at $1,759, while the average apartment in Alexander costs $3,295.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Alexander?
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 15 regular apartments in Alexander that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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