
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Alum Rock Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $2,100 (24 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Alum Rock area of San Jose.


373-381 Gloria Ave

279 La Pala Dr

3035 Westboro Dr

484 Nordyke Dr

1509 Mount Herman Dr

2752 Kollmar Dr

275 La Pala Dr
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1281 Fleming Ave

2710-2718 Kollmar Dr

271 La Pala Dr

226 Eastside Dr

3831 Madeline Dr

111 Nancy Ln

3016-3018 Westboro Dr

3830 Madeline Dr
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456-458 Malabar Dr

141 Harriet Ave

2750 Florence Ave

451-453 S Capitol Ave

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Fairway Glen

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Alum Rock, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Alum Rock?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alum Rock 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,935 | $2,800 | $3,000 |
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There are currently 24 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Alum Rock Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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Cheapest Available Alum Rock Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Alum Rock area of San Jose, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Villa Fairlane priced from $2,599. Country Club Villa has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,800. Here are the most affordable Alum Rock apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villa Fairlane | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2,599 |
| Country Club Villa | 2 Bed 2 Bath Downstairs | 2BR,2BA | $2,800 |
| Fairway Glen | 2 BED 2 BATH B | 2BR,2BA | $3,267 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alum Rock, CA
As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Alum Rock area is the $3.51 price per square foot 2 BED 2 BATH B Model at Fairway Glen in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,267. The second greatest value Alum Rock apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Upstairs Model at Country Club Villa starting at $2,850 with a $3.24 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Alum Rock apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairway Glen | 2 BED 2 BATH B | 2BR,2BA | $3.51 |
| Country Club Villa | 2 Bed 2 Bath Upstairs | 2BR,2BA | $3.24 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Alum Rock Apartments
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Alum Rock Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Alum Rock is starting from $2,800 at Country Club Villa.
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