
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Brenning Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $600 (16 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Brenning area of San Jose.


Orchard Glen

Willow Pointe

Paseo Senter

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650 S 8th St

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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 | $2,115 | $1,699 | $2,686 |
| Brenning 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,744 | $900 | $7,862 |
| Brenning 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,264 | $2,163 | $8,116 |
| Brenning 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,496 | $3,200 | $3,650 |
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There are currently 16 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Brenning Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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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 515 E WiLL priced from $1,680. Orchard Glen has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,699. Here are the most affordable Brenning apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR,1BA | $1,680 |
| Orchard Glen | Studio - 60% | Studio,1BA | $1,699 |
| Almaden | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,812 |
| The Colonnade Apartments | Medium Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,959 |
| 625 S 11th St | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,980 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brenning, CA
As of January 23, 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 |
| Almaden 1930 | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.82 |
| 1776 Apartments | Franklin | 2BR,2BA | $3.22 |
| 428 S 11th St | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.88 |
| Rosewalk Apartment Homes | Residence 1 Luxury | 1BR,1BA | $3.43 |
| Neo on First | 1 BR 1 BA - Unfurnished | 1BR,1BA | $3.37 |
| Alterra | Two Bedroom, One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.39 |
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| Almaden | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.87 |
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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 $2,547.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Brenning?
The cheapest apartment in Brenning is 515 E WiLL which is listed at $1,680, while the average apartment in Brenning costs $3,595.
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 27 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 $451 which is $3,144 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Brenning.
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