
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bonita Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,000 (106 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Bonita area of San Jose.


Parkside Terrace

1081 Appian Lane

1137 Appian Lane

1334 Crucero

1075 Appian Lane

1066 Appian Ln

1051 Appian Lane

1417 Dubert

1376 Tami Lee
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654 Macredes Avenue

1105 Appian Lane

1619 Virginia Avenue

1063 Appian Lane

1200-1206 E Santa Clara St

144-148 S 33rd St

The Williams Apartments

601 S 9th St

1415 Tami Lee Dr

Marina Hall
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440 S 11th St

351 N 26th St

1425 Dubert Ln

169 S 15th St

630 S 8th St

351-353 S 11th St

1380 Carnelian Dr

1625 Alum Rock Ave

1339 Crucero Dr

1661 Alum Rock Ave
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1435 Carnelian Dr

1351 Carnelian Dr

1077 E San Fernando St

1324 Crucero Dr

1344 Crucero Dr

1339 Carnelian Dr

1424 Carnelian Dr

1322 Carnelian Dr

399 S 12th St

1409 Dubert Ln
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547 S 11th St

1399 Tami Lee Dr

RR Apartments

1408 Dubert Ln

1352 Dubert Ln

825 Jeanne Ave

1440 Dubert Ln

99 N King Rd

1621 Alum Rock Ave

1361-1365 E Julian St
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Bonita, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bonita?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonita 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,713 | $1,000 | $1,980 |
| Bonita 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,454 | $2,158 | $2,750 |
| Bonita 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,380 | $2,380 | $2,380 |
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There are currently 106 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Bonita Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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Cheapest Available Bonita Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bonita area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 515 E WiLL priced from $1,680. Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,699. Here are the most affordable Bonita apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR,1BA | $1,680 |
| Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,699 |
| The Fairways | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,809 |
| Parkside Terrace | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,980 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bonita, CA
As of June 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bonita area is the $2.60 price per square foot 1 Bedroom Model at The Fairways in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $1,809. The second greatest value Bonita apartment is the 7 Model at 515 E WiLL starting at $1,680 with a $2.49 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bonita apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fairways | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.55 |
| Parkside Terrace | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.37 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bonita Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Bonita Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Bonita Apartment is $1,680 at 515 E WiLL.
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