Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Alvin Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,200 (5 Rentals)
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Alvin, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Alvin?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Alvin Studio Apartments | $2,159 | $2,158 | $2,161 |
Alvin 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,552 | $2,205 | $3,283 |
Alvin 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,042 | $2,400 | $4,148 |
Alvin 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,224 | $2,656 | $3,580 |
Alvin 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,030 | $4,030 | $4,030 |
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Cheapest Available Alvin Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Alvin area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Carlyle priced from $2,487. Stonebridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,590. Here are the most affordable Alvin apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Carlyle | The Atherton | 1BR,1BA | $2,487 |
Stonebridge Apartments | MODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY | 2BR,2BA | $2,590 |
Avana San Jose | 2BD/1BA Plan B | 2BR,1BA | $2,729 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alvin, CA
As of June 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Alvin area is the $2.31 price per square foot 2bed 2bath Model at Sedona Apartments in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $2,775. The second greatest value Alvin apartment is the MODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY Model at Stonebridge Apartments starting at $2,590 with a $2.16 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Alvin apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Sedona Apartments | 2bed 2bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.31 |
Stonebridge Apartments | MODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY | 2BR,2BA | $2.16 |
Foxdale | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.63 |
San Marino | The Puerto Vallarta | 2BR,2BA | $3.49 |
Avana San Jose | 2BD/1BA Plan A | 2BR,1BA | $3.47 |
The Carlyle | The Atherton | 1BR,1BA | $3.27 |
862 Jeanne Ave, Unit 2 | 862 Jeanne Ave | 2BR,1BA | $3.20 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleAlvin, San Jose, CA
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Among neighborhoods in San Jose, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Best Local Schools in Alvin, San Jose, CA
O. B. Whaley Elementary
William C. Overfelt High
George V. LeyVa Intermediate
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Alvin Apartments
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Alvin?
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 1 regular apartments in Alvin that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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