Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cambrian Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,000 (60 Rentals)

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Avana Almaden
$3,137 - $5,280
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Avana Almaden

1070 Foxchase DrSan Jose, CA 95123
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5678 Via Monte Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

5678 Via Monte Dr

5678 Via Monte DrSan Jose, CA 95118
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5601 Hoffman Ct
2 Bedroom Apartments

5601 Hoffman Ct

5601 Hoffman CtSan Jose, CA 95118
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5653 Via Monte Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

5653 Via Monte Dr

5653 Via Monte DrSan Jose, CA 95118
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5710 Tucson Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

5710 Tucson Dr

5710 Tucson DrSan Jose, CA 95118
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1175 Mesa Dr
Studio Apartments

1175 Mesa Dr

1175 Mesa DrSan Jose, CA 95118
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5683 Tucson Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

5683 Tucson Dr

5683 Tucson DrSan Jose, CA 95118
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5621 Hoffman Ct
2 Bedroom Apartments

5621 Hoffman Ct

5621 Hoffman CtSan Jose, CA 95118

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5714 Via Monte Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

5714 Via Monte Dr

5714 Via Monte DrSan Jose, CA 95118
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5743 Via Monte Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

5743 Via Monte Dr

5743 Via Monte DrSan Jose, CA 95118
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5724 Tucson Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

5724 Tucson Dr

5724 Tucson DrSan Jose, CA 95118
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4989 Edgar Ct
2 Bedroom Apartments

4989 Edgar Ct

4989 Edgar CtSan Jose, CA 95118
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5718 Tucson Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

5718 Tucson Dr

5718 Tucson DrSan Jose, CA 95118
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5747 Almaden Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

5747 Almaden Rd

5747 Almaden RdSan Jose, CA 95118
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1122 Mesa Dr
Studio Apartments

1122 Mesa Dr

1122 Mesa DrSan Jose, CA 95118
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5590 Clovercrest Dr
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

5590 Clovercrest Dr

5590 Clovercrest DrSan Jose, CA 95118
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5718 Via Monte Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

5718 Via Monte Dr

5718 Via Monte DrSan Jose, CA 95118

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1369 Standwood Dr
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1369 Standwood Dr

1369 Standwood DrSan Jose, CA 95118
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5650 Hoffman Ct
2 Bedroom Apartments

5650 Hoffman Ct

5650 Hoffman CtSan Jose, CA 95118
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5654 Hoffman Ct
2 Bedroom Apartments

5654 Hoffman Ct

5654 Hoffman CtSan Jose, CA 95118
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1150 Mesa Dr
Studio Apartments

1150 Mesa Dr

1150 Mesa DrSan Jose, CA 95118
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5693 Almaden Expy
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

5693 Almaden Expy

5693 Almaden ExpySan Jose, CA 95118
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5734 Tucson Dr
Studio Apartments

5734 Tucson Dr

5734 Tucson DrSan Jose, CA 95118
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5719 Via Monte Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

5719 Via Monte Dr

5719 Via Monte DrSan Jose, CA 95118
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5661 Hoffman Ct
Studio Apartments

5661 Hoffman Ct

5661 Hoffman CtSan Jose, CA 95118
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5709 Via Monte Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

5709 Via Monte Dr

5709 Via Monte DrSan Jose, CA 95118

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5680 Hoffman Ct
2 Bedroom Apartments

5680 Hoffman Ct

5680 Hoffman CtSan Jose, CA 95118
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5608 Hoffman Ct
2 Bedroom Apartments

5608 Hoffman Ct

5608 Hoffman CtSan Jose, CA 95118
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5720 Tucson Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

5720 Tucson Dr

5720 Tucson DrSan Jose, CA 95118
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5607 Hoffman Ct
2 Bedroom Apartments

5607 Hoffman Ct

5607 Hoffman CtSan Jose, CA 95118
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5679 Hoffman Ct
2 Bedroom Apartments

5679 Hoffman Ct

5679 Hoffman CtSan Jose, CA 95118
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5752 Via Monte
2 Bedroom Apartments

5752 Via Monte

5752 Via MonteSan Jose, CA 95118
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1141 Carlsbad Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

1141 Carlsbad Dr

1141 Carlsbad DrSan Jose, CA 95118
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5677 Via Monte Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

5677 Via Monte Dr

5677 Via Monte DrSan Jose, CA 95118
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5682 Hoffman Ct
2 Bedroom Apartments

5682 Hoffman Ct

5682 Hoffman CtSan Jose, CA 95118
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5710 Via Monte Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

5710 Via Monte Dr

5710 Via Monte DrSan Jose, CA 95118

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5669 Hoffman Ct
Studio Apartments

5669 Hoffman Ct

5669 Hoffman CtSan Jose, CA 95118
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1132 Carlsbad Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

1132 Carlsbad Dr

1132 Carlsbad DrSan Jose, CA 95118
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4995 Edgar Ct
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4995 Edgar Ct

4995 Edgar CtSan Jose, CA 95118
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4990 Edgar Ct
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4990 Edgar Ct

4990 Edgar CtSan Jose, CA 95118
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4984 Edgar Ct
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4984 Edgar Ct

4984 Edgar CtSan Jose, CA 95118
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1135 Luchessi
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1135 Luchessi

1135 Luchessi DrSan Jose, CA 95118

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Cheapest Available Cambrian Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cambrian area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Cherrywood Apartments priced from $2,465. Avana Almaden has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $3,142. Here are the most affordable Cambrian apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cherrywood ApartmentsThe SycamoreStudio,1BA$2,465
Avana Almaden1A1BR,1BA$3,142
Almaden Lake VillageA1B1BR,1BA$3,239

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cambrian, CA

As of July 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cambrian area is the $4.48 price per square foot 1A Model at Avana Almaden in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,142. The second greatest value Cambrian apartment is the A1B Model at Almaden Lake Village starting at $3,239 with a $4.83 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cambrian apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Avana Almaden1A1BR,1BA$4.48
Almaden Lake VillageA1B1BR,1BA$4.83
Cherrywood ApartmentsThe SycamoreStudio ,1BA$5.71

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cambrian Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Cambrian Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cambrian Apartment is $2,655 at Cherrywood Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Cambrian Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Cambrian is starting from $3,215 at Cherrywood Apartments.

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