Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bonita Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,000 (106 Rentals)

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1081 Appian Lane
2 Bedroom Apartments

1081 Appian Lane

1081 Appian LnSan Jose, CA 95116
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1137 Appian Lane
2 Bedroom Apartments

1137 Appian Lane

1137 Appian LnSan Jose, CA 95116
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1334 Crucero
2 Bedroom Apartments

1334 Crucero

1334 Crucero DrSan Jose, CA 95122
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1075 Appian Lane
2 Bedroom Apartments

1075 Appian Lane

1075 Appian LnSan Jose, CA 95116
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1066 Appian Ln
2 Bedroom Apartments

1066 Appian Ln

1066 Appian LnSan Jose, CA 95116
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1051 Appian Lane
2 Bedroom Apartments

1051 Appian Lane

1051 Appian LnSan Jose, CA 95116
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1417 Dubert
2 Bedroom Apartments

1417 Dubert

1417 Dubert LnSan Jose, CA 95122
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1376 Tami Lee
Studio Apartments

1376 Tami Lee

1376 Tami Lee DrSan Jose, CA 95122

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1105 Appian Lane
2 Bedroom Apartments

1105 Appian Lane

1105 Appian LnSan Jose, CA 95116
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1063 Appian Lane
2 Bedroom Apartments

1063 Appian Lane

1063 Appian LnSan Jose, CA 95116
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144-148 S 33rd St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

144-148 S 33rd St

144-148 S 33rd StSan Jose, CA 95116
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601 S 9th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

601 S 9th St

601 S 9th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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1415 Tami Lee Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

1415 Tami Lee Dr

1415 Tami Lee DrSan Jose, CA 95122
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Marina Hall
Studio Apartments

Marina Hall

443 S 11th StSan Jose, CA 95112

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440 S 11th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

440 S 11th St

440 S 11th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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351 N 26th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

351 N 26th St

351 N 26th StSan Jose, CA 95116
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1425 Dubert Ln
2 Bedroom Apartments

1425 Dubert Ln

1425 Dubert LnSan Jose, CA 95122
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169 S 15th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

169 S 15th St

169 S 15th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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630 S 8th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

630 S 8th St

630 S 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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351-353 S 11th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

351-353 S 11th St

351-353 S 11th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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1380 Carnelian Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

1380 Carnelian Dr

1380 Carnelian DrSan Jose, CA 95122
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1625 Alum Rock Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1625 Alum Rock Ave

1625 Alum Rock AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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1339 Crucero Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

1339 Crucero Dr

1339 Crucero DrSan Jose, CA 95122
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1661 Alum Rock Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1661 Alum Rock Ave

1661 Alum Rock AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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1435 Carnelian Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

1435 Carnelian Dr

1435 Carnelian DrSan Jose, CA 95122
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1351 Carnelian Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

1351 Carnelian Dr

1351 Carnelian DrSan Jose, CA 95122
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1324 Crucero Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

1324 Crucero Dr

1324 Crucero DrSan Jose, CA 95122
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1344 Crucero Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

1344 Crucero Dr

1344 Crucero DrSan Jose, CA 95122
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1339 Carnelian Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

1339 Carnelian Dr

1339 Carnelian DrSan Jose, CA 95122
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1322 Carnelian Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

1322 Carnelian Dr

1322 Carnelian DrSan Jose, CA 95122
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399 S 12th St
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

399 S 12th St

399 S 12th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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1409 Dubert Ln
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1409 Dubert Ln

1409 Dubert LnSan Jose, CA 95122

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547 S 11th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

547 S 11th St

547 S 11th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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1399 Tami Lee Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

1399 Tami Lee Dr

1399 Tami Lee DrSan Jose, CA 95122
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RR Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

RR Apartments

556 S 11th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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1408 Dubert Ln
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1408 Dubert Ln

1408 Dubert LnSan Jose, CA 95122
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1352 Dubert Ln
2 Bedroom Apartments

1352 Dubert Ln

1352 Dubert LnSan Jose, CA 95122
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825 Jeanne Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

825 Jeanne Ave

825 Jeanne AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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1440 Dubert Ln
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1440 Dubert Ln

1440 Dubert LnSan Jose, CA 95122
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99 N King Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

99 N King Rd

99 N King RdSan Jose, CA 95116

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
515 E WiLL71BR,1BA$1,680
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,699
The Fairways1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,809
Parkside Terrace1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Fairways1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.60
515 E WiLL71BR,1BA$2.49
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.55
Parkside Terrace1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,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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Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

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