Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Banana Grove Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $900 (6 Rentals)

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Eden Palms Apartments
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Eden Palms Apartments

5398 Monterey RdSan Jose, CA 95111
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Banana Grove, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Banana Grove Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Banana Grove area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Blossom Valley Senior Apartments priced from $995. Orchard Glen has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,699. Here are the most affordable Banana Grove apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Blossom Valley Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$995
Orchard GlenStudio - 60%Studio,1BA$1,699
The Woods ApartmentsSycamoreStudio,1BA$1,945

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Banana Grove, CA

As of December 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Banana Grove area is the $2.83 price per square foot La Florenza Model at Villa Veneto at Palm Valley in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,659. The second greatest value Banana Grove apartment is the 3Bdroom Model at Foothills Apartments starting at $3,495 with a $3.33 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Banana Grove apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Villa Veneto at Palm ValleyLa Florenza2BR,2BA$2.83
Foothills Apartments3Bdroom3BR,2BA$3.33
One Pearl PlaceLondon2BR,2BA$3.12
Rosewalk Apartment HomesResidence 1 Luxury1BR,1BA$3.32
Glenbrook Apartments2X12BR,1BA$3.33
Santa Palmia at Palm ValleyIl Greco1BR,1BA$3.20
Bella VillagioBella Fiore1BR,1BA$3.22
Charlotte Park Apartments1B1B1BR,1BA$3.12
Blossom Oaks ApartmentsRoseview1BR,1BA$3.27
Blossom Valley Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.53

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Banana Grove, San Jose, CA

Ranked #198

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

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3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is proud to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across California and customized analysis for South San Jose. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best outdoor access, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Banana Grove Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Banana Grove?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Banana Grove is under $2,449.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Banana Grove?

The cheapest apartment in Banana Grove is Orchard Glen which is listed at $1,927, while the average apartment in Banana Grove costs $12,317.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Banana Grove?

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 21 regular apartments in Banana Grove 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 Banana Grove?

Cheap apartments in Banana Grove have an average cost of $590 which is $11,727 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Banana Grove.

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