Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Brenning Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $600 (13 Rentals)

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Willow Pointe
1 Bedroom Apartments

Willow Pointe

1010 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Pollard Plaza Apartment
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Pollard Plaza Apartment

1150 Mclaughlin AveSan Jose, CA 95122
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Paseo Senter
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Paseo Senter

1900 Senter RdSan Jose, CA 95112

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650 S 8th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

650 S 8th St

650 S 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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215 Oak St
1 Bedroom Apartments

215 Oak St

215 Oak StSan Jose, CA 95110
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Almaden House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Almaden House

2415 Rinconada DrSan Jose, CA 95125
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Metro Gardens
Studio Apartments

Metro Gardens

420 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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603 S 1st St
Studio Apartments

603 S 1st St

603 S 1st StSan Jose, CA 95113
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Brenning, San Jose, CA Local Guide

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 Village at Willow Glen priced from $1,460. Virginia Street Studios has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,708. Here are the most affordable Brenning apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Village at Willow GlenBuilding A1BR,1BA$1,460
Virginia Street StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$1,708
Orchard GlenStudioStudio,1BA$1,845
The Ruckers MansionAPT#1Studio,1BA$1,900
Almaden 1930StudioStudio,1BA$1,945

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brenning, CA

As of May 25, 2025 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Stonebridge ApartmentsMODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY2BR,2BA$2.16
Sedona Apartments2bed 1bath2BR,1BA$2.44
Latitude 372x2F-1065-p12BR,2BA$3.29
Almaden Terrace Apartment HomesD-3X23BR,2BA$3.52
Foundry CommonsC2.1 (2x2)2BR,2BA$3.34
Rosewalk Apartment HomesResidence 1 Luxury1BR,1BA$3.47
Avalon Willow Glen8081BR,1BA$3.42
862 Jeanne Ave, Unit 2862 Jeanne Ave2BR,1BA$3.00
The Colonnade ApartmentsSmall 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.49
Village at Willow GlenBuilding A1BR,1BA$2.43

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Brenning, San Jose, CA

Ranked #76

Among neighborhoods in San Jose, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including San Jose. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Brenning Neighborhood in San Jose, CA

Walk Score®

68 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

67 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

44 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $2,590.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Brenning?

The cheapest apartment in Brenning is Village at Willow Glen which is listed at $1,460, while the average apartment in Brenning costs $3,475.

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 9 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 $422 which is $3,053 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Brenning.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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