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

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Avana Almaden

5678 Via Monte Dr

5601 Hoffman Ct

5653 Via Monte Dr

5710 Tucson Dr

1175 Mesa Dr

5683 Tucson Dr

5621 Hoffman Ct
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5714 Via Monte Dr

5743 Via Monte Dr

5730 ABCD Tucson Dr

5724 Tucson Dr

4989 Edgar Ct

5718 Tucson Dr

5747 Almaden Rd

1122 Mesa Dr

5590 Clovercrest Dr

5718 Via Monte Dr
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1369 Standwood Dr

5650 Hoffman Ct

5440 Dellwood Way

5654 Hoffman Ct

1150 Mesa Dr

5693 Almaden Expy

5734 Tucson Dr

5719 Via Monte Dr

5661 Hoffman Ct

5709 Via Monte Dr
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5680 Hoffman Ct

5608 Hoffman Ct

5720 Tucson Dr

5607 Hoffman Ct

5679 Hoffman Ct

5752 Via Monte

1141 Carlsbad Dr

5677 Via Monte Dr

5682 Hoffman Ct

5710 Via Monte Dr
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5550 Clovercrest Dr

5565 Clovercrest Dr

5669 Hoffman Ct

5749 Almaden Expwy.

5755 Via Monte Dr

1132 Carlsbad Dr

4995 Edgar Ct

4990 Edgar Ct

4984 Edgar Ct

1135 Luchessi
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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 | $2,465 | $2,465 | $2,465 |
| Cambrian 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,060 | $2,642 | $4,350 |
| Cambrian 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,322 | $2,550 | $4,167 |
| Cambrian 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,115 | $3,395 | $4,830 |
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There are currently 60 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 $2,465. Almaden Lake Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,891. 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 | $2,465 |
| Almaden Lake Village | A1A | 1BR,1BA | $2,891 |
| Avana Almaden | 2B | 2BR,2BA | $3,190 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cambrian, CA
As of May 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cambrian area is the $3.39 price per square foot 2B Model at Avana Almaden in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,190. The second greatest value Cambrian apartment is the 5744 Via Monte Dr Model at 5744 Via Monte Dr, Unit 5744 Via Monte Dr. Unit C starting at $2,550 with a $3.19 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 | 2B | 2BR,2BA | $3.39 |
| 5744 Via Monte Dr, Unit 5744 Via Monte Dr. Unit C | 5744 Via Monte Dr | 2BR,1BA | $3.19 |
| Almaden Lake Village | One Bedroom A1C | 1BR,1BA | $5.23 |
| Cherrywood Apartments | The Sycamore | Studio ,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 $3,190 at Avana Almaden.
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