Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Brooktree Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,500 (11 Rentals)

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property at 235 Metropolitan Dr

$1,095

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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235 Metropolitan Dr

MilpitasCA95035

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property at 1609 Lee Way

$2,000

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jun 1

1609 Lee Way

MilpitasCA95035
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Montevista Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Montevista Apartments

1001 S Main StMilpitas, CA 95035
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Ivy Park at Milpitas
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ivy Park at Milpitas

80 Cedar WayMilpitas, CA 95035
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Brooktree, San Jose, CA Local Guide

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. Apex has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,639. Here are the most affordable Brooktree apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
308 Sango1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,982
ApexPlan SBStudio,1BA$2,639
eaves San JoseA11BR,1BA$2,671
The HarloweS1Studio,1BA$2,695
The Crossing at MontagueHamilton1BR,1BA$2,725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brooktree, CA

As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Brooktree area is the $3.57 price per square foot 3 bed/2 bath Model at Amberwood Apartments in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,100. The second greatest value Brooktree apartment is the Plan B1 Model at Gideon starting at $3,925 with a $3.94 price per square foot in the North San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Brooktree apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Amberwood Apartments3 bed/2 bath3BR,2BA$3.57
GideonPlan B12BR,2BA$3.94
The EdgeB4-A12BR,2BA$4.14
Woodland MeadowAspen1BR,1BA$3.62
Graham at The FieldsPlan A11BR,1BA$4.18
IlaraA51BR,1BA$3.97
Parc West1BR/1BA With Loft Area1BR,1BA$3.63
Willow LakeMaple1BR,1BA$4.07
ReNew BerryessaSierra1BR,1BA$4.26
308 Sango1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$3.17

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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Brooktree?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Brooktree is at Apex listed at $2,639.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Brooktree Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Brooktree Apartment is $1,982 at 308 Sango.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Brooktree Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Brooktree is starting from $2,370 at 308 Sango.

What is the most affordable Brooktree Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Brooktree Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 308 Sango and starts from $2,728.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Local Expert's Guide to the Top 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods for Renters in San Jose

Written by: Shannon Hilson

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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