
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Brookwood South Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $600 (57 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Brookwood South area of San Jose.


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163 Gifford Ave, Unit D, Unit D

468 S 6th St

430 Jerome St

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164 S 10th St

Vela Apartments

191 N 9th St

471 N San Pedro St

99 S 14th St, Unit 07

Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments
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232 N 8th St

99 S 14th St, Unit 15

914 McCreery Ave

S. 3rd

Parkside Terrace

80 George St

Willow Pointe

Delmas Park

Miraido Village

Pensione Esperanza
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Gadberry Courts Apartments

Paseo Senter

Jeanne D ARC Manor

Pollard Plaza Apartment

Brookwood Terrace

SRO-Apartment Building

650 S 8th St

215 Oak St

Bella Castello

122 Graham Avenue Apartments
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Monte Vista Senior Affordable Apartments

Metro Gardens

515 E WiLL

603 S 1st St

Clayburn Apartments

Tamien Station

150 Graham Avenue Apartments

Alum Rock Apartments

The Kelsey Ayer Station

Fourth St. Apartments
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Metro Gardens

Gran Valle Apartments

357 Willow St

Reed Apartments

McKee Apartments

39-0008

First Street Manor

742 S. 9th St. Apartments

Shiraz Senior Apartments

Tao 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 | $2,700 | $1,437 | $3,482 |
| Brookwood South 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,003 | $1,000 | $5,291 |
| Brookwood South 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,737 | $995 | $7,358 |
| Brookwood South 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,897 | $2,807 | $5,670 |
| Brookwood South 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,620 | $1,585 | $1,655 |
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There are currently 57 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 2 Beds unit found at 27 North - Student Housing Apartments priced from $995. 164 S 10th St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,240. Here are the most affordable Brookwood South apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 North - Student Housing Apartments | 2B Shared Attached - Fall 2026 (Other) | 2BR,2BA | $995 |
| 164 S 10th St | 164 S 10th St | 1BR,4BA | $1,240 |
| Vela Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,437 |
| The Franciscan | Room 8 | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR,1BA | $1,680 |
| Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,699 |
| 39-0008 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
| 232 N 8th St | 1 Bed 1 Bath Corner | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| Parkside Terrace | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,980 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brookwood South, CA
As of May 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Brookwood South 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 Brookwood South 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 Brookwood South apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stonebridge Apartments | MODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY | 2BR,2BA | $2.16 |
| Sedona Apartments | 2bed 1bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.44 |
| Westwood Properties | 55 S 6th | 1BR,1BA | $2.58 |
| 27 North - Student Housing Apartments | 2D Private Attached - Spring 2026 (Other) | 2BR,2BA | $2.19 |
| Villa Torino | The Roma BMR | 1BR,1BA | $3.28 |
| Metropolitan Court Apartments | 1 st Floor 1Bed 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.14 |
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.55 |
| Almaden | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $3.37 |
| 39-0008 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $3.36 |
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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 $1,980.
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 $3,595.
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 27 regular apartments in Brookwood South that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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