
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Brenning Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $600 (13 Rentals)
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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 |
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Brenning Studio Apartments | $1,985 | $1,650 | $2,475 |
Brenning 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,190 | $1,460 | $6,765 |
Brenning 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,725 | $2,395 | $7,964 |
Brenning 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,450 | $3,032 | $3,795 |
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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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Village at Willow Glen | Building A | 1BR,1BA | $1,460 |
Virginia Street Studios | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,708 |
Orchard Glen | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,845 |
The Ruckers Mansion | APT#1 | Studio,1BA | $1,900 |
Almaden 1930 | Studio | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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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 |
Almaden Terrace Apartment Homes | D-3X2 | 3BR,2BA | $3.52 |
Foundry Commons | C2.1 (2x2) | 2BR,2BA | $3.34 |
Rosewalk Apartment Homes | Residence 1 Luxury | 1BR,1BA | $3.47 |
Avalon Willow Glen | 808 | 1BR,1BA | $3.42 |
862 Jeanne Ave, Unit 2 | 862 Jeanne Ave | 2BR,1BA | $3.00 |
The Colonnade Apartments | Small 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.49 |
Village at Willow Glen | Building A | 1BR,1BA | $2.43 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleBrenning, San Jose, CA
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Best Local Schools in Brenning, San Jose, CA
Franklin Elementary
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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
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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 $2,590.
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.
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