
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Branham Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $900 (35 Rentals)
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5486 Colony Field Dr

3188 Heather Ridge Dr, Unit Spare Room, Unit Spare Room

Orchard Glen

The Woods Apartments

Cherrywood Apartments

One Pearl Place

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View at Blossom Hill
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Terra House Apartments

5635 Hoffman Ct

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5613 Hoffman Ct, Unit D, Unit D

Latitude 37

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Avana Almaden

Almaden Lake Village

Bella Villagio

1378 Branham Ln, Unit 1, Unit 1
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Avalon Willow Glen

929 Lake Tahoe Ct

Oaks at Almaden Senior Apartments

Almaden House

Royal Garden Apartments

Orvieto Family A

Villa Almaden Apartments

Ohlone Chynoweth Commons
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Park Branham

2069 Radio Ave

2445 Rinconada Dr

1201 Blossom Hill Apartments

Rancho Verde Apartments

Orvieto Family B

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Sofi Waterford Park
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5702 Tucson Dr

1268 Bouret Dr

Mesa Terrace
Branham, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Branham?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Branham Studio Apartments | $1,997 | $995 | $2,596 |
| Branham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,722 | $1,061 | $3,610 |
| Branham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,475 | $2,629 | $4,640 |
| Branham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,907 | $3,275 | $4,617 |
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There are currently 35 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Branham Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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Cheapest Available Branham Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Branham area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Blossom Valley Senior Apartments priced from $995. Orchard Glen has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,649. Here are the most affordable Branham apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blossom Valley Senior Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Orchard Glen | Studio - 60% | Studio,1BA | $1,649 |
| The Woods Apartments | Sycamore | Studio,1BA | $2,095 |
| Cherrywood Apartments | The Sycamore | Studio,1BA | $2,265 |
| View at Blossom Hill | 1X1 C | 1BR,1BA | $2,576 |
| Sofi Waterford Park | Willow | 1BR,1BA | $2,693 |
| Latitude 37 | 1x1F-977-p2 | 1BR,1BA | $2,700 |
| Avana Almaden | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $2,709 |
| Terra House Apartments | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $2,834 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Branham, CA
As of April 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Branham area is the $3.51 price per square foot Paris Model at One Pearl Place in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,210. The second greatest value Branham apartment is the Residence 3 Luxury Model at Rosewalk Apartment Homes starting at $3,285 with a $3.11 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Branham apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Pearl Place | Paris | 2BR,2BA | $3.51 |
| Rosewalk Apartment Homes | Residence 3 Luxury | 2BR,2BA | $3.11 |
| Latitude 37 | 1x1F-977-p2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.76 |
| 5613 Hoffman Ct, Unit D | 5613 Hoffman Ct | 2BR,1BA | $3.34 |
| Bell Almaden | A1A | 1BR,1BA | $3.89 |
| Sofi Waterford Park | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $4.04 |
| Terra House Apartments | A4 Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $4.20 |
| Avana Almaden | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $3.86 |
| View at Blossom Hill | 1X1 C | 1BR,1BA | $3.91 |
| Blossom Valley Senior Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.53 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Branham Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Branham?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Branham is under $2,834.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Branham?
The cheapest apartment in Branham is Orchard Glen which is listed at $1,927, while the average apartment in Branham costs $3,744.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Branham?
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 13 regular apartments in Branham 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 Branham?
Cheap apartments in Branham have an average cost of $574 which is $3,170 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Branham.
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