Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Barbera Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,000 (42 Rentals)

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The Grove
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$2,500 - $3,216
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The Grove

1919 Fruitdale AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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The Standard (CA)
$2,803 - $5,335
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The Standard (CA)

515 Lincoln AveSan Jose, CA 95126
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Maxwell at Bascom
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$2,916 - $10,130
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Maxwell at Bascom

1350 S Bascom AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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Elements
$3,088 - $8,057
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Elements

1201 Parkmoor AveSan Jose, CA 95126
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Mosaic Apartments
$3,109 - $7,015
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Mosaic Apartments

500 Race StSan Jose, CA 95126
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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
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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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Arcadia Apartments
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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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Sandalwood Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Sandalwood Apartments

1371 Pedro StSan Jose, CA 95126
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43 Lester Ave
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43 Lester Ave

43 Lester AveSan Jose, CA 95125
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48 Lester Ave
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48 Lester Ave

48 Lester AveSan Jose, CA 95125

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Fruitdale Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Fruitdale Gardens

1489 Fruitdale AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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Cherry Creek Apartments
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Cherry Creek Apartments

2020 Southwest ExpySan Jose, CA 95126
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1235 Leigh Apartments
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1235 Leigh Apartments

1235 Leigh AveSan Jose, CA 95126
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47 Lester Avenue
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47 Lester Avenue

47 Lester AveSan Jose, CA 95125
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1860 Southwest Expy
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1860 Southwest Expy

1860 Southwest ExpySan Jose, CA 95126
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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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Villas Willow Glen
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villas Willow Glen

850 Meridian WaySan Jose, CA 95126
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Los Gatos Creek
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Los Gatos Creek

1029-1035 Meridian AveSan Jose, CA 95125

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 875 Northrup St priced from $1,750. Arcadia Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,800. Here are the most affordable Barbera apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
875 Northrup St1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,750
Arcadia ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,800
Redwood Seniors of Willow Glen - 55+Sequoia2BR,1BA$2,205
1235 Leigh Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,250
River Walk ApartmentsBirchStudio,1BA$2,325
The GroveTiger1BR,1BA$2,500
Plum Orchard ApartmentsFloorplan 1B1BR,1BA$2,500
VistaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,679
Fruitdale Station ApartmentsEuro Collection1BR,1BA$2,699
Maxwell at BascomPulse 1Studio,1BA$2,916

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Barbera, CA

As of April 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Barbera area is the $3.19 price per square foot 2BD, 2BTH A Model at Villas Willow Glen in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,287. The second greatest value Barbera apartment is the 2x2 Model at Willow Glen Apartments starting at $2,950 with a $3.11 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$3.19
Willow Glen Apartments2x22BR,2BA$3.11
ElementsPlan 21BR,1BA$3.36
Tanglewood Apartments2BR-2BTH- WD, carpet ,vinyl2BR,2BA$3.53
Creekside ApartmentsPlan C2BR,1BA$3.34
Mosaic ApartmentsPlan 11BR,1BA$3.62
Shelter Creek2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$3.19
Redwood Seniors of Willow Glen - 55+Sequoia2BR,1BA$2.67
Arcadia ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.57
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 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 $2,916.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Barbera?

The cheapest apartment in Barbera is 875 Northrup St which is listed at $1,750, while the average apartment in Barbera costs $4,899.

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 9 regular apartments in Barbera that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

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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