Cheap Apartments for Rent in the California Maison Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,800 (28 Rentals)

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Monterey Grove
$2,928 - $4,501
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Monterey Grove

6100 Monterey HwySan Jose, CA 95138
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Ascent
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$2,906 - $4,042
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Ascent

5805 Charlotte DrSan Jose, CA 95123
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The Oaks
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Oaks

110 Roundtable DrSan Jose, CA 95111
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5200 Snow Dr
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

5200 Snow Dr

5200 Snow DrSan Jose, CA 95111
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5186 Snow Dr
3 Bedroom Apartments

5186 Snow Dr

5186 Snow DrSan Jose, CA 95111

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123 Roundtable Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

123 Roundtable Dr

123 Roundtable DrSan Jose, CA 95111
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101 Roundtable Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

101 Roundtable Dr

101 Roundtable DrSan Jose, CA 95111
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307 Ellicott Loop
1 Bedroom Apartments

307 Ellicott Loop

307 Ellicott LoopSan Jose, CA 95123
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168 Danze Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

168 Danze Dr

168 Danze DrSan Jose, CA 95111

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357 Nature Ct
3 Bedroom Apartments

357 Nature Ct

357 Nature CtSan Jose, CA 95123
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5182 Snow Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

5182 Snow Dr

5182 Snow DrSan Jose, CA 95111
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5208 Snow Dr
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

5208 Snow Dr

5208 Snow DrSan Jose, CA 95111
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95 Roundtable Dr
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

95 Roundtable Dr

95 Roundtable DrSan Jose, CA 95111
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105 Roundtable Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

105 Roundtable Dr

105 Roundtable DrSan Jose, CA 95111
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5159 Snow Dr
3 Bedroom Apartments

5159 Snow Dr

5159 Snow DrSan Jose, CA 95111

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California Maison, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available California Maison Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the California Maison area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Charlotte Park Apartments priced from $1,822. Santa Teresa Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,525. Here are the most affordable California Maison apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Charlotte Park Apartments1B1B1BR,1BA$1,822
Santa Teresa Apartments1x1M1BR,1BA$2,525
Santa Palmia at Palm ValleyLa Sofia1BR,1BA$2,769
AscentPlan 1A1BR,1BA$2,906
The LexA1BR,1BA$2,910
Monterey GroveGrove Premier1BR,1BA$2,928
Duo ApartmentsTulip1BR,1BA$3,234
Foothills Apartments3Bdroom3BR,2BA$3,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in California Maison, CA

As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the California Maison area is the $3.42 price per square foot 3Bdroom Model at Foothills Apartments in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,595. The second greatest value California Maison apartment is the Plan 1B Model at Ascent starting at $3,381 with a $4.43 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for California Maison apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Foothills Apartments3Bdroom3BR,2BA$3.42
AscentPlan 1B1BR,1BA$4.43
Duo ApartmentsTulip1BR,1BA$4.38
Monterey GroveGrove Premier1BR,1BA$4.07
The LexC1BR,1BA$4.35
Santa Palmia at Palm ValleyLa Sofia1BR,1BA$3.97
Charlotte Park Apartments1B1B1BR,1BA$2.81
Santa Teresa Apartments1x1M1BR,1BA$4.35

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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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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California Maison, San Jose, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap California Maison Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in California Maison?

The cheapest apartment in California Maison is Charlotte Park Apartments which is listed at $1,822, while the average apartment in California Maison costs $12,275.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in California Maison?

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

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A Local Expert's Guide to the Top 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods for Renters in San Jose

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