
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Canoas Garden Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $500 (52 Rentals)
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45 Kenbrook Cir

The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ Only

875 Northrup St

Almaden

Glen Eyrie Apartments

Almaden

1776 Apartments

Willow Park Apartments

Summercrest Villas
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Tuscany Square

Willow Glen Apartments

Redwood Seniors of Willow Glen - 55+

Tanglewood Apartments

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1410 Sanborn Ave

Bella Villagio

Avalon Willow Glen

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2212 Almaden Rd

Scotia Apartments

Latitude 37

Paseo Senter

912 - 914 Delbert Way

Almaden House

Royal Garden Apartments

Tamien Station

Surrey Square Apartments

Orvieto Family A
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Corde Terra Senior

Koi Creek

2069 Radio Ave

2445 Rinconada Dr

43 Lester Ave

Orvieto Family B

Summer Breeze Apartments

Sandalwood Apartments

40 Glen Eyrie Ave
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Monterey Family Village

Sycamore Glen Apartments

Alterra

1676 Hicks Ave

The Glens Apartments

Sofi Waterford Park

Villas Willow Glen

3129 Kenland Dr
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Canoas Garden, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Canoas Garden?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canoas Garden Studio Apartments | $2,176 | $1,870 | $2,470 |
| Canoas Garden 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,785 | $1,594 | $4,400 |
| Canoas Garden 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,495 | $2,435 | $4,710 |
| Canoas Garden 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,118 | $3,247 | $4,577 |
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There are currently 52 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Canoas Garden Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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Cheapest Available Canoas Garden Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Canoas Garden area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ Only priced from $1,594. 875 Northrup St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,750. Here are the most affordable Canoas Garden apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ Only | Building A | 1BR,1BA | $1,594 |
| 875 Northrup St | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| Almaden | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,812 |
| Glen Eyrie Apartments | Glen Eyrie Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,870 |
| 40 Glen Eyrie Ave | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,295 |
| 48 Lester Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,299 |
| Redwood Seniors of Willow Glen - 55+ | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,588 |
| 1776 Apartments | Jefferson | 1BR,1BA | $2,620 |
| Alterra | Two Bedroom, One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2,750 |
| Rosewalk Apartment Homes | Residence 1 Luxury | 1BR,1BA | $2,938 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Canoas Garden, CA
As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Canoas Garden area is the $3.05 price per square foot 2x2F-1182-p2 Model at Latitude 37 in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,600. The second greatest value Canoas Garden apartment is the Plan 3 Model at Scotia Apartments starting at $3,381 with a $3.02 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Canoas Garden apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latitude 37 | 2x2F-1182-p2 | 2BR,2BA | $3.05 |
| Scotia Apartments | Plan 3 | 2BR,2BA | $3.02 |
| Rosewalk Apartment Homes | Residence 1 Luxury | 1BR,1BA | $3.62 |
| Avalon Willow Glen | 808 | 1BR,1BA | $3.83 |
| Alterra | Two Bedroom, One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.67 |
| 1776 Apartments | Jefferson | 1BR,1BA | $3.55 |
| Almaden | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.87 |
| 48 Lester Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.83 |
| The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ Only | Building A | 1BR,1BA | $2.66 |
| 875 Northrup St | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.65 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Canoas Garden Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Canoas Garden?
The cheapest apartment in Canoas Garden is The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ Only which is listed at $1,594, while the average apartment in Canoas Garden costs $4,483.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Canoas Garden?
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 9 regular apartments in Canoas Garden that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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