
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Brookwood Terrace Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $500 (77 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Brookwood Terrace area of San Jose.


362 N 7th St

412 E William St

468 S 6th St

430 Jerome St

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164 S 10th St, Unit A0619, Unit A0619

Vela Apartments

Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments

99 S 14th St, Unit 15

232 N 8th St
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Japantown Apartments

Westwood Properties

Parkside Terrace

617 S 9th St

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The Colonnade Apartments

439 S 4th St, Unit 21

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240 Gifford Ave

Valley West Apartments

220 Pamela Ave, Unit 2

Metropolitan Court Apartments
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631 Jackson St

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Museum Park

Paseo Senter

Willow Pointe

Delmas Park

Miraido Village

Pensione Esperanza

Gadberry Courts Apartments

Villa Hermosa

Jeanne D ARC Manor
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Pollard Plaza Apartment

Brookwood Terrace

SRO-Apartment Building

650 S 8th St

215 Oak St

Bella Castello

122 Graham Avenue Apartments

Monte Vista Senior Affordable Apartments

191 N 9th St

Metro Gardens
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Belovida at Newbury Park 55+ Senior Community

515 E WiLL

Clayburn Apartments

603 S 1st St

Tamien Station

150 Graham Avenue Apartments

Alum Rock Apartments

The Kelsey Ayer Station

Fourth St. Apartments

357 Willow St
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookwood Terrace Studio Apartments | $2,579 | $1,437 | $3,519 |
| Brookwood Terrace 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,122 | $1,000 | $6,064 |
| Brookwood Terrace 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,726 | $995 | $6,072 |
| Brookwood Terrace 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,481 | $2,807 | $5,744 |
| Brookwood Terrace 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,698 | $1,585 | $5,811 |
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There are currently 77 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 2 Beds unit found at 27 North - Student Housing Apartments priced from $995. 164 S 10th St, Unit A0619 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,240. Here are the most affordable Brookwood Terrace 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, Unit A0619 | 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 |
| Japantown Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,822 |
| 39-0008 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
| Westwood Properties | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
| 232 N 8th St | 1 Bed 1 Bath Corner | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brookwood Terrace, CA
As of May 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Brookwood Terrace 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 Terrace 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 Terrace 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 |
| 27 North - Student Housing Apartments | 2D Private Attached - Spring 2026 (Other) | 2BR,2BA | $2.19 |
| 101 San Fernando | Plan 1C | 1BR,1BA | $3.40 |
| Neo on First | 1 BR 1 BA - Unfurnished | 1BR,1BA | $3.37 |
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.55 |
| Japantown Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.96 |
| Parkside Terrace | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.37 |
| 39-0008 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $3.36 |
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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 $1,895.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Brookwood Terrace?
The cheapest apartment in Brookwood Terrace is 164 S 10th St, Unit A0619 which is listed at $1,240, while the average apartment in Brookwood Terrace costs $4,714.
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 25 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 $711 which is $4,003 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Brookwood Terrace.
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