Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Barbera Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,000 (16 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
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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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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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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 43 Lester Ave priced from $1,975. 1235 Leigh Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,050. Here are the most affordable Barbera apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
43 Lester Ave1-bedroom1BR,1BA$1,975
1235 Leigh Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,050
River Walk ApartmentsBirchStudio,1BA$2,325
The GroveTiger1BR,1BA$2,382
VistaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,389

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Barbera, CA

As of January 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Barbera area is the $2.87 price per square foot Plan 4 Model at Mosaic Apartments in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,372. The second greatest value Barbera apartment is the Two Bedroom Two Bath B1 Model at Willow Creek starting at $3,134 with a $2.88 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 42BR,2BA$2.87
Willow CreekTwo Bedroom Two Bath B11BR,2BA$2.88
Villas Willow Glen2BD, 2BTH A2BR,2BA$3.50
Los Gatos Creek2x2 Deluxe2BR,2BA$3.49
Creekside ApartmentsPlan C2BR,1BA$3.30
ElementsPlan 11BR,1BA$3.36
Shelter Creek2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$3.43
Willow Glen Apartments531BR,1BA$3.47
1235 Leigh Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.25
43 Lester Ave1-bedroom1BR,1BA$3.66

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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 $2,767.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Barbera?

The cheapest apartment in Barbera is 43 Lester Ave which is listed at $1,975, while the average apartment in Barbera costs $7,158.

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 $163 which is $6,995 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Barbera.

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