
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Brookwood Terrace Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $600 (51 Rentals)
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67 S 8th St

499 S 5th St

Vela Apartments

611 S 8th St

Vintage Tower
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The Ruckers Mansion
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Brookwood Terrace, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Brookwood Terrace?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Brookwood Terrace Studio Apartments | $3,188 | $1,200 | $5,871 |
Brookwood Terrace 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,474 | $1,200 | $7,500 |
Brookwood Terrace 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,200 | $2,000 | $10,000+ |
Brookwood Terrace 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,060 | $2,211 | $10,000+ |
Brookwood Terrace 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,420 | $5,300 | $5,540 |
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There are currently 51 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Brookwood Terrace Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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Cheapest Available Brookwood Terrace Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Brookwood Terrace area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Pensione Esperanza priced from $1,200. Vela Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,566. Here are the most affordable Brookwood Terrace apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Pensione Esperanza | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
Vela Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,566 |
Clayburn Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
Virginia Street Studios | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,708 |
Vintage Tower | VT1B1BB | 1BR,1BA | $1,721 |
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,759 |
Westwood Properties | 55 S 6th | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
1040-1058 N. 4th St, San Jose | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,835 |
The Ruckers Mansion | APT#1 | Studio,1BA | $1,900 |
The Kelsey Ayer Station | 80% AMI Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,989 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brookwood Terrace, CA
As of June 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Brookwood Terrace area is the $2.75 price per square foot 2/2 Model at 175 W Saint James St in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,800. The second greatest value Brookwood Terrace apartment is the 163 Gifford Ave Model at 163 Gifford Ave, Unit B starting at $3,400 with a $2.83 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Brookwood Terrace apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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175 W Saint James St | 2/2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.75 |
163 Gifford Ave, Unit B | 163 Gifford Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.83 |
Stonebridge Apartments | MODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY | 2BR,2BA | $2.16 |
Villa Torino | The Capri | 2BR,2BA | $2.84 |
Sedona Apartments | 2bed 1bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.44 |
1298 Shortridge Ave, Unit B | 1298 Shortridge Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.80 |
Villa de Guadalupe | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.62 |
Sparta505 - Student Housing | Plan F | 2BR,2BA | $2.79 |
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.64 |
Vintage Tower | VT1B1BB | 1BR,1BA | $2.86 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Getting Around the Brookwood Terrace Neighborhood in San Jose, CA
Walk Score®
82 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
80 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
53 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Brookwood Terrace Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Brookwood Terrace?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Brookwood Terrace is under $1,989.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Brookwood Terrace?
The cheapest apartment in Brookwood Terrace is Vintage Tower which is listed at $1,721, while the average apartment in Brookwood Terrace costs $6,270.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Brookwood Terrace?
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 9 regular apartments in Brookwood Terrace 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 Terrace?
Cheap apartments in Brookwood Terrace have an average cost of $331 which is $5,939 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Brookwood Terrace.
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