Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Carmine Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,600 (37 Rentals)

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property at 73 Silcreek Dr

$1,200

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 2

73 Silcreek Dr, Unit 73

73 Silcreek Dr
San JoseCA95116
property at 263 E Hedding St

$2,500

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

Available Sep 27

263 E Hedding St

San JoseCA95112
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751 N 16th St, Unit Front
$2,700
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 31

751 N 16th St, Unit Front

751 N 16th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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$2,872 - $4,138
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

LINQ

1700 Newbury Park DrSan Jose, CA 95133
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McKee Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

McKee Apartments

1735-1745 Mckee RdSan Jose, CA 95116
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Bayshore Estates
2 Bedroom Apartments

Bayshore Estates

855 N Bayshore Rd WSan Jose, CA 95112
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ReNew Twenty50
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

ReNew Twenty50

2050 McKee RdSan Jose, CA 95116
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Marquis
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Marquis

817 N 10th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Waterford Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Waterford Place

1700 N 1st StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Sofi Berryessa
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sofi Berryessa

750 N King RdSan Jose, CA 95133

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Ivy Park at Milpitas
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ivy Park at Milpitas

80 Cedar WayMilpitas, CA 95035
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Carmine, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Carmine Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Carmine area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments - 55 years+ priced from $1,699. Atrium Garden has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,945. Here are the most affordable Carmine apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments - 55 years+1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,699
Atrium GardenA1Studio,1BA$1,945
ReNew Twenty50McKee1BR,1BA$2,649
Amberwood Apartments1 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$2,700
Century TowersPlan 1A1BR,1BA$2,979
Waterford PlaceThe Carlton1BR,1BA$3,007
ReNew BerryessaSierra1BR,1BA$3,059
Willow LakeMaple1BR,1BA$3,357
Elan at River OaksPlan 1A1BR,1BA$3,389
EpicOdyssey1BR,1BA$3,447

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carmine, CA

As of July 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Carmine area is the $3.37 price per square foot Cedar Model at Woodland Meadow in the in the Berryessa neighborhood starting from $3,769. The second greatest value Carmine apartment is the Victoria Falls Model at Fountains at River Oaks starting at $4,137 with a $3.94 price per square foot in the North San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Carmine apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Woodland MeadowCedar2BR,2BA$3.37
Fountains at River OaksVictoria Falls2BR,2BA$3.94
MarquisPlan 2B2BR,2BA$3.54
LINQB1-F2BR,2BA$3.58
eaves San JoseB2T2BR,2BA$3.44
Sofi Berryessa2 Bedroom A2BR,1.5BA$4.00
Waterford PlaceThe Carlton1BR,1BA$4.11
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments - 55 years+1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.55
Amberwood Apartments1 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$4.14
ReNew Twenty50Madeline1BR,1BA$4.30

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Carmine, San Jose, CA

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in areas across the United States and customized analysis for Central San Jose. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Carmine Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Carmine?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Carmine is under $3,447.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Carmine?

The cheapest apartment in Carmine is Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments - 55 years+ which is listed at $1,699, while the average apartment in Carmine costs $4,769.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Carmine?

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 2 regular apartments in Carmine that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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