Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Brookwood South Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $600 (37 Rentals)
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737 S 11th St

Pensione Esperanza

598 Columbia Ave

The Kelsey Ayer Station

1040-1058 N. 4th St, San Jose

Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments
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Brookwood South, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Brookwood South?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookwood South Studio Apartments | $2,600 | $1,250 | $3,695 |
| Brookwood South 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,968 | $1,100 | $7,209 |
| Brookwood South 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,632 | $1,995 | $8,118 |
| Brookwood South 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,360 | $2,807 | $6,079 |
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There are currently 37 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Brookwood South Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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Cheapest Available Brookwood South Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Brookwood South area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 164 S 10th St priced from $1,240. Pensione Esperanza has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here are the most affordable Brookwood South apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 164 S 10th St | 164 S 10th St | 1BR,1BA | $1,240 |
| Pensione Esperanza | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
| The Franciscan | Room 8 | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| The Kelsey Ayer Station | 50% AMI Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,566 |
| 39-0008 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR,1BA | $1,680 |
| 1040-1058 N. 4th St, San Jose | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,759 |
| Almaden | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,817 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brookwood South, CA
As of January 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Brookwood South area is the $2.97 price per square foot Regent Model at The Esplanade in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,439. The second greatest value Brookwood South apartment is the 3 beds 1.5 bath Model at 327 Willow St starting at $2,995 with a $2.28 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Brookwood South apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Esplanade | Regent | 3BR,3BA | $2.97 |
| 327 Willow St | 3 beds 1.5 bath | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.28 |
| Palm Court Apartments | 3X1 | 3BR,1BA | $2.73 |
| Stonebridge Apartments | MODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY | 2BR,2BA | $2.16 |
| Sedona Apartments | 2bed 1bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.44 |
| Villa de Guadalupe | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| 428 S 11th St | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.88 |
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.64 |
| Almaden | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.88 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Brookwood South Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Brookwood South?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Brookwood South is under $1,817.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Brookwood South?
The cheapest apartment in Brookwood South is 164 S 10th St which is listed at $1,240, while the average apartment in Brookwood South costs $4,424.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Brookwood South?
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 37 regular apartments in Brookwood South 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 Brookwood South?
Cheap apartments in Brookwood South have an average cost of $639 which is $3,785 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Brookwood South.
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