
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bonita Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,200 (13 Rentals)
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611 S 8th St

Vintage Tower

Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments

33 S 15th St, Unit 33 South 15TH Street

440 S 10th 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 |
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Bonita Studio Apartments | $2,022 | $1,566 | $2,317 |
Bonita 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,620 | $1,721 | $3,467 |
Bonita 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,573 | $2,000 | $7,419 |
Bonita 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,243 | $2,211 | $8,027 |
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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 Studio unit found at Vela Apartments priced from $1,566. Vintage Tower has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,721. Here are the most affordable Bonita apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Vela Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,566 |
Vintage Tower | VT1B1BB | 1BR,1BA | $1,721 |
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,759 |
101 San Fernando | Plan A5 - 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,629 |
Palm Court Apartments | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $2,699 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bonita, CA
As of June 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bonita area is the $2.63 price per square foot 2x1 Model at Foxdale in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $2,780. The second greatest value Bonita apartment is the Plan A5 - 1 Bed / 1 Bath Model at 101 San Fernando starting at $2,629 with a $2.62 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. |
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Foxdale | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.63 |
101 San Fernando | Plan A5 - 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.62 |
Metropolitan Court Apartments | 5th floor | 1BR,1BA | $2.98 |
1298 Shortridge Ave, Unit B | 1298 Shortridge Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.80 |
862 Jeanne Ave, Unit 2 | 862 Jeanne Ave | 2BR,1BA | $3.00 |
Palm Court Apartments | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $4.00 |
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.64 |
Vintage Tower | VT1B1BB | 1BR,1BA | $2.86 |
33 S 15th St, Unit 33 South 15TH Street | 33 S 15th St | 1BR,1BA | $3.27 |
Vela Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.41 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bonita Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bonita?
The cheapest apartment in Bonita is Vintage Tower which is listed at $1,721, while the average apartment in Bonita costs $3,549.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bonita?
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 3 regular apartments in Bonita that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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