
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Carlton Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,100 (15 Rentals)
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Carlton, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Carlton?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Carlton Studio Apartments | $1,948 | $1,725 | $2,250 |
Carlton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,177 | $2,003 | $6,762 |
Carlton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,699 | $2,392 | $6,279 |
Carlton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,080 | $2,500 | $5,700 |
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Cheapest Available Carlton Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Carlton area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Joseph Manor priced from $2,050. Sedona Lane Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,550. Here are the most affordable Carlton apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Joseph Manor | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,050 |
Sedona Lane Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,550 |
Cedar Glen | Pine Cone | 1BR,1BA | $2,555 |
Pebble Creek | Plan A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,605 |
ShadowCreek | Plan A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,620 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carlton, CA
As of June 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Carlton area is the $3.90 price per square foot TH Model at Vivere in the in the Ponderosa neighborhood starting from $4,704. The second greatest value Carlton apartment is the 2BR/2BTH Model at Blossom Hill Terrace Apartments starting at $2,895 with a $2.53 price per square foot in the Ponderosa neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Carlton apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Vivere | TH | 2BR,2BA | $3.90 |
Blossom Hill Terrace Apartments | 2BR/2BTH | 2BR,2BA | $2.53 |
San Jose Greens | Large 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.94 |
Los Gatos Garden Apartments | #4 | 2BR,1BA | $3.82 |
Los Gatos Gardens | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.55 |
La Valencia Apartment Homes | Residence 1 Luxury | 1BR,1BA | $3.51 |
Heritage Village | The Baron | 1BR,1BA | $3.91 |
ShadowCreek | Plan A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.74 |
Newport Apartments | 1X1B | 1BR,1BA | $3.81 |
Cedar Glen | Pine Cone | 1BR,1BA | $3.91 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCarlton, San Jose, CA
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the Carlton Neighborhood in San Jose, CA
Walk Score®
52 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
54 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
30 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Carlton Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Carlton Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Carlton Apartment is $2,050 at Joseph Manor.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Carlton Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Carlton is starting from $2,650 at San Jose Greens.
What is the most affordable Carlton Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Carlton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cedar Glen and starts from $3,555.
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