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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Brenning Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $500 (41 Rentals)
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$1,594 - $1,7771 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ Only
465 Willow Glen WaySan Jose, CA 95125
611 S 8th St
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2733 Sorano Ct, Unit 7B
2733 Sorano Ct
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$1,812 - $2,5371 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Almaden
1501 Almaden ExpySan Jose, CA 95125
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$1,899 - $2,926Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Almaden
1930 Almaden RdSan Jose, CA 95125
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$1,900 - $3,000Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Lion Villas
2550 S King RdSan Jose, CA 95122
S. 3rd
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Paseo Senter
1900 Senter RdSan Jose, CA 95112
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Pollard Plaza Apartment
1150 Mclaughlin AveSan Jose, CA 95122
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650 S 8th St
650 S 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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1 Bedroom Apartments
215 Oak St
215 Oak StSan Jose, CA 95110
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Bella Castello
570 Keyes StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Almaden House
2415 Rinconada DrSan Jose, CA 95125
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122 Graham Avenue Apartments
122 Graham AveSan Jose, CA 95110
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Royal Garden Apartments
2890 Almaden ExpySan Jose, CA 95125
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Metro Gardens
420 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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515 E WiLL
515 E William StSan Jose, CA 95112
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603 S 1st St
603 S 1st StSan Jose, CA 95113
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Tamien Station
1197 Lick AveSan Jose, CA 95110
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150 Graham Avenue Apartments
150 Graham AveSan Jose, CA 95110
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Fourth St. Apartments
375-395 S 4th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Orvieto Family A
80 Montecito Vista DrSan Jose, CA 95111
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Villa Monterey Apartments
2898 Villa MontereySan Jose, CA 95111
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Villa Almaden Apartments
2905 Old Almaden RdSan Jose, CA 95125
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Metro Gardens
420 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Reed Apartments
283 E Reed StSan Jose, CA 95112
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742 S. 9th St. Apartments
742 S 9th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Corde Terra Senior
2600 Corde Terra CirSan Jose, CA 95111
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Shiraz Senior Apartments
1295 Mclaughlin AveSan Jose, CA 95122
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The Ruckers Mansion
418 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Metro Station
439 S 4th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Ashworth Apartments
755 Story RdSan Jose, CA 95122
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Fourth Street Apartments
542 S 4th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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670-686 S. 8th
670-686 S 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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2445 Rinconada Dr
2445 Rinconada DrSan Jose, CA 95125
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625 S 11th St
625 S 11th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Orchard Glen
3975 Seven Trees BlvdSan Jose, CA 95111
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Brenning, San Jose, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Brenning?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brenning Studio Apartments | $2,493 | $1,900 | $3,002 |
| Brenning 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,014 | $1,594 | $6,750 |
| Brenning 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,471 | $2,495 | $8,500 |
| Brenning 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,694 | $3,262 | $4,275 |
| Brenning 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,500 | $4,500 | $4,500 |
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Cheapest Available Brenning Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Brenning area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ Only priced from $1,594. 515 E WiLL has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,680. Here are the most affordable Brenning apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ Only | Building A | 1BR,1BA | $1,594 |
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR,1BA | $1,680 |
| Almaden | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,812 |
| Almaden | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,899 |
| Orchard Glen | 1 BR, 1 BA - 50% | 1BR,1BA | $2,028 |
| Valley West Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,180 |
| 870 Jeanne Avenue | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2,350 |
| Stonebridge Apartments | MODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY | 2BR,2BA | $2,590 |
| Sedona Apartments | 2bed 1bath | 2BR,1BA | $2,635 |
| Avana San Jose | 1 BD/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,673 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brenning, CA
As of July 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Brenning area is the $2.16 price per square foot MODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY Model at Stonebridge Apartments in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $2,590. The second greatest value Brenning apartment is the 2bed 1bath Model at Sedona Apartments starting at $2,635 with a $2.44 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Brenning apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stonebridge Apartments | MODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY | 2BR,2BA | $2.16 |
| Sedona Apartments | 2bed 1bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.44 |
| Latitude 37 | 2x2F-1065-p1 | 2BR,2BA | $3.29 |
| Rosewalk Apartment Homes | Residence 1 Luxury | 1BR,1BA | $3.66 |
| Lion Villas | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.63 |
| Avalon Willow Glen | 796 | 1BR,1BA | $4.16 |
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| Almaden | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.87 |
| The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ Only | Building A | 1BR,1BA | $2.66 |
| Valley West Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.04 |
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Best Local Schools in Brenning, San Jose, CA
Franklin Elementary
Franklin-Mckinley Elementary School District
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Brenning Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Brenning?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Brenning is under $2,673.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Brenning?
The cheapest apartment in Brenning is The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ Only which is listed at $1,594, while the average apartment in Brenning costs $4,500.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Brenning?
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 12 regular apartments in Brenning 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 Brenning?
Cheap apartments in Brenning have an average cost of $749 which is $3,751 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Brenning.
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