
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cambrian Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,052 (117 Rentals)
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Almaden Lake Village

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Avana Almaden

5678 Via Monte Dr

5722 Tucson Drive

5732 Tucson Drive

5656 Tucson Drive

5707 Almaden Road

5741 Almaden Road

5685 Almaden Road
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4971 Edgar

5672 Hoffman Court

4966 Edgar

5684 Hoffman Court

5545 Clovercrest Drive

1114 Mesa Drive

5757 Via Monte Drive

5629 Hoffman Court
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5683 Tucson Dr

5710 Tucson Dr

5653 Via Monte Dr

5714 Via Monte Dr

5730 ABCD Tucson Dr

5621 Hoffman Ct

5743 Via Monte Dr

5724 Tucson Dr

5718 Tucson Dr
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1122 Mesa Dr

5590 Clovercrest Dr

5718 Via Monte Dr

5747 Almaden Rd

5601 Hoffman Ct

4989 Edgar Ct

5734 Tucson Dr

5650 Hoffman Ct

1369 Standwood Dr

5440 Dellwood Way
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5654 Hoffman Ct

1150 Mesa Dr

5693 Almaden Expy

5608 Hoffman Ct

5720 Tucson Dr

5680 Hoffman Ct

5679 Hoffman Ct

5752 Via Monte

5607 Hoffman Ct

5709 Via Monte Dr
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Cambrian, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cambrian?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambrian Studio Apartments | $2,565 | $2,565 | $2,565 |
| Cambrian 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,313 | $2,715 | $4,754 |
| Cambrian 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,910 | $3,325 | $5,700 |
| Cambrian 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,955 | $3,955 | $3,955 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 117 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Cambrian Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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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 $2,565. Avana Almaden has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,777. Here are the most affordable Cambrian apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherrywood Apartments | The Sycamore | Studio,1BA | $2,565 |
| Avana Almaden | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $2,777 |
| Almaden Lake Village | A1B | 1BR,1BA | $2,796 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cambrian, CA
As of August 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cambrian area is the $4.27 price per square foot 1B Model at Avana Almaden in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,035. The second greatest value Cambrian apartment is the A1B Model at Almaden Lake Village starting at $2,796 with a $4.17 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avana Almaden | 1B | 1BR,1BA | $4.27 |
| Almaden Lake Village | A1B | 1BR,1BA | $4.17 |
| Cherrywood Apartments | The Sycamore | Studio ,1BA | $5.94 |
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 $2,777 at Avana Almaden.
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 $3,326 at Avana Almaden.
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