
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Almaden Hill Estates Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,000 (89 Rentals)
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Cherrywood Apartments

Almaden Lake Village

Bell Almaden

One Pearl Place

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Avana Almaden

5678 Via Monte Dr

1588 Blossom Hill

1641 Merrill

5710 Tucson Dr
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5895 El Dori Dr

5718 Tucson Dr

5860 El Zuparko Dr

1175 Mesa Dr

5621 Hoffman Ct

5747 Almaden Rd

5683 Tucson Dr

5714 Via Monte Dr

5851 El Zuparko Dr

5653 Via Monte Dr
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4989 Edgar Ct

5724 Tucson Dr

5718 Via Monte Dr

5590 Clovercrest Dr

5696-5698 Chesbro Ave

1122 Mesa Dr

5743 Via Monte Dr

5730 ABCD Tucson Dr

5601 Hoffman Ct

5835 El Zuparko Dr
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1150 Mesa Dr

5734 Tucson Dr

692-694 Chemeketa Dr

5650 Hoffman Ct

5693 Almaden Expy

5876-5878 Dori Dr

5654 Hoffman Ct

5440 Dellwood Way

1369 Standwood Dr

6551-6553 Crown Blvd
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5567-5569 Thornwood Dr

5745-5747 Lalor Dr

5721 Almaden Rd

1643 Merrill Dr

5661 Hoffman Ct

5755 Via Monte Dr

5679 Hoffman Ct

5682 Hoffman Ct

4995 Edgar Ct

5550 Clovercrest Dr
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Almaden Hill Estates, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Almaden Hill Estates?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Almaden Hill Estates Studio Apartments | $2,375 | $1,795 | $3,546 |
| Almaden Hill Estates 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,871 | $1,995 | $3,481 |
| Almaden Hill Estates 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,625 | $2,629 | $4,564 |
| Almaden Hill Estates 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,110 | $3,549 | $4,747 |
| Almaden Hill Estates 4 Bedroom Apartments | $13,164 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Almaden Hill Estates Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Almaden Hill Estates area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Cherrywood Apartments priced from $2,265. Avana Almaden has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,437. Here are the most affordable Almaden Hill Estates apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherrywood Apartments | The Sycamore | Studio,1BA | $2,265 |
| Avana Almaden | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $2,437 |
| View at Blossom Hill | 1X1 C | 1BR,1BA | $2,576 |
| Del Coronado Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2,788 |
| Bell Almaden | A1A | 1BR,1BA | $2,986 |
| Almaden Lake Village | One Bedroom A1C | 1BR,1BA | $3,099 |
| One Pearl Place | Nice | 1BR,1BA | $3,223 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Almaden Hill Estates, CA
As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Almaden Hill Estates area is the $2.73 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Del Coronado Apartments in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $2,788. The second greatest value Almaden Hill Estates apartment is the Nice Model at One Pearl Place starting at $3,223 with a $4.14 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Almaden Hill Estates apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Del Coronado Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.73 |
| One Pearl Place | Nice | 1BR,1BA | $4.14 |
| Bell Almaden | A1A | 1BR,1BA | $3.89 |
| Avana Almaden | 1B | 1BR,1BA | $3.79 |
| View at Blossom Hill | 1X1 C | 1BR,1BA | $3.91 |
| Almaden Lake Village | One Bedroom A1C | 1BR,1BA | $4.96 |
| Cherrywood Apartments | The Sycamore | Studio ,1BA | $5.24 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Almaden Hill Estates Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Almaden Hill Estates?
The cheapest apartment in Almaden Hill Estates is Avana Almaden which is listed at $2,437, while the average apartment in Almaden Hill Estates costs $13,164.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Almaden Hill Estates?
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 2 regular apartments in Almaden Hill Estates that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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