Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Brookvale Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,400 (15 Rentals)

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Prospect Corners
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Prospect Corners

1525-1537 Brookvale DrSan Jose, CA 95129
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5160 Westdale Dr
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5160 Westdale Dr

5160 Westdale DrSan Jose, CA 95129

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12651 Kinman Ct

SaratogaCA95070
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McClellan Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

McClellan Terrace

7954 McClellan RdCupertino, CA 95014
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Brookvale, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Brookvale Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Brookvale area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Westport Senior priced from $1,652. Fountain Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,399. Here are the most affordable Brookvale apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westport SeniorStudioStudio,1BA$1,652
Fountain ParkBirchStudio,1BA$2,399
5160 Westdale Dr2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2,600
The Podium ApartmentsD11BR,1BA$2,950
City Gate at Cupertino1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$3,156

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brookvale, CA

As of June 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Brookvale area is the $4.38 price per square foot Plan 2B Model at Cupertino Park Center in the in the Sterling Square neighborhood starting from $5,105. The second greatest value Brookvale apartment is the Plan 2BR Model at The Biltmore starting at $5,259 with a $5.23 price per square foot in the Rancho Rinconada neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Brookvale apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cupertino Park CenterPlan 2B2BR,2BA$4.38
The BiltmorePlan 2BR2BR,2BA$5.23
Shadow Oaks Apartment HomesResidence 2 Luxury2BR,1BA$4.69
5160 Westdale Dr2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$3.25
Main Street Cupertino LoftsONE BEDROOM B1BR,1BA$5.63
City Gate at Cupertino1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$4.34
The Podium ApartmentsD11BR,1BA$4.41
Glenbrook ApartmentsA Junior- One Bedroom1BR,1BA$5.49
Westport SeniorStudioStudio ,1BA$3.14
Fountain ParkBirchStudio ,1BA$6.00

Beyond Campus: Finding Your Perfect San Jose Apartment in the Perfect Student Friendly Neighborhood

Going to college in San Jose? Our local expert gives you the inside scoop on the best neighborhoods to live near Near SJSU, SCU, SJCC, and EVC

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Brookvale, San Jose, CA

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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Brookvale Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Brookvale?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Brookvale is under $5,259.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Brookvale?

The cheapest apartment in Brookvale is Fountain Park which is listed at $2,472, while the average apartment in Brookvale costs $6,344.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Brookvale?

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 1 regular apartments in Brookvale that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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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Sunny San Jose is so much more than just an incredible place to go to school, get an education, and prepare for the next chapter of your life.

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For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

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Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.