Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Barbera Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,032 (44 Rentals)

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The Grove
$2,676

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Base Rent$2,676

Total Monthly Price$2,676
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Grove

1919 Fruitdale AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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Maxwell at Bascom
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$2,962 - $8,066

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Base Rent$2,962 - $8,066

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Maxwell at Bascom

1350 S Bascom AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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The Standard (CA)
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$3,204 - $7,015

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The Standard (CA)

515 Lincoln AveSan Jose, CA 95126
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Elements
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$3,236 - $4,675

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Base Rent$3,236 - $4,675

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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Elements

1201 Parkmoor AveSan Jose, CA 95126
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property at 2153 Sonador Commons
$3,360

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Base Rent$3,360

Total Monthly Price$3,360
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Rentals
Available Mar 7, 2027
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2153 Sonador Commons

San JoseCA95128
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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
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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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Arcadia Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Arcadia Apartments

1011 Leigh AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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Koi Creek
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Koi Creek

1150 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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Sandalwood Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Sandalwood Apartments

1371 Pedro StSan Jose, CA 95126
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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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47 Lester Avenue
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

47 Lester Avenue

47 Lester AveSan Jose, CA 95125
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1860 Southwest Expy
2 Bedroom Apartments

1860 Southwest Expy

1860 Southwest ExpySan 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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Menclair Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Menclair Apartments

560 Menker AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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The Glens Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Glens Apartments

1514-1515-1533 Alta Glen DrSan Jose, CA 95125
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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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Willow Creek
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Willow Creek

935-959 Willowleaf DrSan Jose, CA 95128

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Villas Willow Glen
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villas Willow Glen

850 Meridian WaySan Jose, CA 95126
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BRACE AVENUE
2 Bedroom Apartments

BRACE AVENUE

1180 BRACE AveSan Jose, CA 95125
property at 1960 Southwest Expy
$3,200
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1960 Southwest Expy

San JoseCA95126

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 1 Bed unit found at Cherry Creek priced from $2,090. Sandalwood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,185. Here are the most affordable Barbera apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cherry Creek1BR, 1 BA1BR,1BA$2,090
Sandalwood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,185
Redwood Seniors of Willow Glen - 55+One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,205
1235 Leigh Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,250
MeridianA11BR,1BA$2,250
Plum Orchard ApartmentsFloorplan 1B1BR,1BA$2,500
Fruitdale GardensKiwi1BR,1BA$2,650
The GroveAlexander1BR,1BA$2,676
VistaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,929
Maxwell at BascomPulse 1Studio,1BA$2,962

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Barbera, CA

As of September 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Barbera area is the $3.46 price per square foot 2BD, 2BTH A Model at Villas Willow Glen in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,570. The second greatest value Barbera apartment is the Redwood Model at River Walk Apartments starting at $3,300 with a $3.34 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.
Villas Willow Glen2BD, 2BTH A2BR,2BA$3.46
River Walk ApartmentsRedwood2BR,2BA$3.34
BRACE AVENUE2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$3.26
Deodar Townhomes2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$3.68
ElementsPlan 11BR,1BA$3.76
Fruitdale GardensKiwi1BR,1BA$3.44
The GroveAlexander1BR,1BA$3.69
Cherry Creek1BR, 1 BA1BR,1BA$3.22
Redwood Seniors of Willow Glen - 55+One Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.39
1235 Leigh Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.57

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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 the price of a cheap apartment in Barbera?

The cheapest apartment in Barbera is Cherry Creek which is listed at $2,090, while the average apartment in Barbera costs $3,470.

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 12 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 $934 which is $2,536 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Barbera.

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