
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Brooktree Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,900 (22 Rentals)
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1798 Morrill Ave

eaves San Jose

Willow Lake

ReNew Berryessa

Woodland Meadow

Century Towers
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2771 Somerset Park Cir

2700 Somerset Park Cir

2695 Somerset Park Cir

Sofi Berryessa

1580 Bleecker St

54 Greentree Way, Unit 58
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308 Sango

Parc West

The Crossing at Montague

Apex

The Harlowe

Turing at The Fields

Graham at The Fields
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Brooktree, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Brooktree?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooktree Studio Apartments | $2,780 | $1,950 | $3,780 |
| Brooktree 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,007 | $1,982 | $4,015 |
| Brooktree 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,638 | $2,370 | $5,185 |
| Brooktree 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,501 | $2,728 | $6,995 |
| Brooktree 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,848 | $8,848 | $8,848 |
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There are currently 22 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Brooktree Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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Cheapest Available Brooktree Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Brooktree area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 308 Sango priced from $1,982. Parc West has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,550. Here are the most affordable Brooktree apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 308 Sango | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,982 |
| Parc West | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,550 |
| Willow Lake | Maple | 1BR,1BA | $2,597 |
| ReNew Berryessa | Sierra | 1BR,1BA | $2,600 |
| The Crossing at Montague | Trinity | 1BR,1BA | $2,625 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brooktree, CA
As of January 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Brooktree area is the $3.68 price per square foot Plan C1L Model at Gideon in the in the North San Jose neighborhood starting from $6,995. The second greatest value Brooktree apartment is the Aspen Model at Woodland Meadow starting at $2,749 with a $3.29 price per square foot in the Berryessa neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Brooktree apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gideon | Plan C1L | 3BR,2BA | $3.68 |
| Woodland Meadow | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $3.29 |
| ReNew Berryessa | Berryessa | 2BR,1BA | $3.63 |
| Turing at The Fields | Plan A4 | 1BR,1BA | $3.95 |
| Willow Lake | Maple | 1BR,1BA | $3.55 |
| eaves San Jose | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.96 |
| Parc West | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.86 |
| The Crossing at Montague | Trinity | 1BR,1BA | $4.08 |
| 308 Sango | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.17 |
| 54 Greentree Way, Unit 58 | 54 Greentree Way | Studio ,1BA | $4.11 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Brooktree, San Jose, and the greater San Jose area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Brooktree Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Brooktree?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Brooktree is under $2,650.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Brooktree?
The cheapest apartment in Brooktree is 308 Sango which is listed at $1,982, while the average apartment in Brooktree costs $8,426.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Brooktree?
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 4 regular apartments in Brooktree 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 Brooktree?
Cheap apartments in Brooktree have an average cost of $258 which is $8,168 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Brooktree.
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