Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Barbera Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,000 (19 Rentals)

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Trestles Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Trestles Apartments

1566 Scott StSan Jose, CA 95126
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912 - 914 Delbert Way
Studio Apartments

912 - 914 Delbert Way

912-914 Delbert WaySan Jose, CA 95126
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The Brooks House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Brooks House

655 Richmond AveSan Jose, CA 95128
Senior Living
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875 Northrup St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

875 Northrup St

875 Northrup StSan Jose, CA 95126
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Koi Creek
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Koi Creek

1150 Pedro StSan Jose, CA 95126
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Sandalwood Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Sandalwood Apartments

1371 Pedro StSan Jose, CA 95126
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43 Lester Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

43 Lester Ave

43 Lester AveSan Jose, CA 95125
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1235 Leigh Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1235 Leigh Apartments

1235 Leigh AveSan Jose, CA 95126
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Fruitdale Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Fruitdale Gardens

1489 Fruitdale AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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48 Lester Avenue
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

48 Lester Avenue

48 Lester AveSan Jose, CA 95125
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Cherry Creek Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cherry Creek Apartments

2020 Southwest ExpySan Jose, CA 95126
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40 Glen Eyrie Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

40 Glen Eyrie Ave

40 Glen Eyrie AveSan Jose, CA 95125
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Barbera, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Barbera Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Barbera area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Glen Eyrie Apartments priced from $1,850. The Grove has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,050. Here are the most affordable Barbera apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Glen Eyrie ApartmentsGlen Eyrie StudioStudio,1BA$1,850
The GroveBungalowStudio,1BA$2,050
1235 Leigh Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,150
Sandalwood ApartmentsMed - 1 bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2,195
Willow Park Apartments1+11BR,1BA$2,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Barbera, CA

As of October 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Barbera area is the $3.18 price per square foot Plan 3 Model at Mosaic Apartments in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,723. The second greatest value Barbera apartment is the Fifth Ave-Remodel Model at Central Park Apartments starting at $3,700 with a $3.30 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Barbera apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Mosaic ApartmentsPlan 32BR,2BA$3.18
Central Park ApartmentsFifth Ave-Remodel3BR,2BA$3.30
Creekside ApartmentsPlan D2BR,2BA$3.42
ElementsPlan 11BR,1BA$3.18
Willow Creekwc_A2DR1BR,1BA$3.21
Shelter Creek2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$3.49
Willow Park Apartments1+11BR,1BA$2.83
Fruitdale Station ApartmentsBelle Collection1BR,1BA$3.50
Sandalwood ApartmentsLarge - 1 bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$3.28
1235 Leigh Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.41

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Barbera, San Jose, CA

Ranked #185

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers works hard to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States and customized analysis for Central San Jose. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, 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 Barbera Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Barbera?

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

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Barbera?

The cheapest apartment in Barbera is 1235 Leigh Apartments which is listed at $2,150, while the average apartment in Barbera costs $4,500.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Barbera?

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 10 regular apartments in Barbera 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 Barbera?

Cheap apartments in Barbera have an average cost of $601 which is $3,899 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Barbera.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Local Expert's Guide to the Top 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods for Renters in San Jose

Written by: Shannon Hilson

If you’ve spent much time in San Jose, you’ve likely heard it referred to as “the capital of Silicon Valley” a time or two, and with good reason. San Jose has it all when it comes to the modern California lifestyle and then some.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.