Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Alexian Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,200 (16 Rentals)

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Brookwood Terrace
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Brookwood Terrace

1346 E San Antonio StSan Jose, CA 95116
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Arbor Terraces
1 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor Terraces

2768 McKee RdSan Jose, CA 95127
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Clayburn Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clayburn Apartments

67 N Jackson AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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Delano Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Delano Apartments

272-280 La Pala DrSan Jose, CA 95127
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Alum Rock Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Alum Rock Apartments

1528-1530 Alum Rock AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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Rose Garden Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rose Garden Apartments

3071 Rose AveSan Jose, CA 95127
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McKee Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

McKee Apartments

1735-1745 Mckee RdSan Jose, CA 95116
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39-0008
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

39-0008

74 S 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112

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Alexian, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Alexian Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Alexian area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 164 S 10th St priced from $1,240. Vela Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,437. Here are the most affordable Alexian apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
164 S 10th St164 S 10th St1BR,4BA$1,240
Vela ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,437
The FranciscanRoom 8Studio,1BA$1,450
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,759
39-00080BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alexian, CA

As of March 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Alexian area is the $2.92 price per square foot 1601 E San Fernando St Model at 1601 E San Fernando St, Unit 1601 in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Alexian apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Downstairs Model at Country Club Villa starting at $3,000 with a $3.41 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Alexian apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1601 E San Fernando St, Unit 16011601 E San Fernando St3BR,2BA$2.92
Country Club Villa2 Bed 2 Bath Downstairs2BR,2BA$3.41
139 S 22nd St, Unit 139139 S 22nd St2BR,1BA$3.43
Fairway Glen1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$3.74
Palm Court Apartments2X12BR,1BA$4.00
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.64
Bayshore Estates2x12BR,1BA$4.00
ReNew Twenty50McKee1BR,1BA$3.97
Parkside Terrace1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.37
39-00080BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$3.36

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Alexian, San Jose, CA

Ranked #347

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Alexian Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Alexian?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Alexian is under $2,520.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Alexian?

The cheapest apartment in Alexian is 164 S 10th St which is listed at $1,240, while the average apartment in Alexian costs $3,800.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Alexian?

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 11 regular apartments in Alexian 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 Alexian?

Cheap apartments in Alexian have an average cost of $1,333 which is $2,467 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Alexian.

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