
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Carmine Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,400 (27 Rentals)
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Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments

3275 Parkhaven Dr

925 N Bayshore Rd W

1416 Rue Avati

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Bayshore Estates

817 N Capitol Ave

Sofi Berryessa

1798 Starlite Dr, Unit Room C, Unit Room C

1780 S Main St

308 Sango
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1609 Lee Way

The Crossing at Montague

Ivy Park at Milpitas
Carmine, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Carmine?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carmine Studio Apartments | $2,893 | $1,420 | $6,883 |
| Carmine 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,124 | $1,732 | $4,095 |
| Carmine 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,829 | $2,370 | $5,484 |
| Carmine 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,828 | $2,728 | $6,995 |
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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 priced from $1,732. 308 Sango has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,982. Here are the most affordable Carmine apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,732 |
| 308 Sango | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,982 |
| LINQ | S1 Income Protected | Studio,1BA | $2,527 |
| ReNew Twenty50 | Madeline | 1BR,1BA | $2,599 |
| Waterford Place | The Carlton | 1BR,1BA | $2,657 |
| Epic | Heroic | Studio,1BA | $2,657 |
| eaves San Jose | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2,668 |
| Palm Court Apartments | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $2,699 |
| ReNew Berryessa | Sierra | 1BR,1BA | $2,699 |
| Sofi Berryessa | 1 Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $2,756 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carmine, CA
As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Carmine area is the $3.17 price per square foot Whitney Model at The Crossing at Montague in the in the Battaglia neighborhood starting from $3,995. The second greatest value Carmine apartment is the 3 bed/2 bath Model at Amberwood Apartments starting at $4,100 with a $3.57 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Carmine apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crossing at Montague | Whitney | 3BR,2BA | $3.17 |
| Amberwood Apartments | 3 bed/2 bath | 3BR,2BA | $3.57 |
| Gideon | Plan B1 | 2BR,2BA | $3.94 |
| Woodland Meadow | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $3.61 |
| Ilara | A5 | 1BR,1BA | $3.97 |
| Waterford Place | The Carlton | 1BR,1BA | $3.63 |
| Marquis | Plan 1B | 1BR,1BA | $3.96 |
| Palm Court Apartments | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $4.00 |
| Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| 308 Sango | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.17 |
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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 $2,756.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Carmine?
The cheapest apartment in Carmine is Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments which is listed at $1,732, while the average apartment in Carmine costs $4,479.
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 8 regular apartments in Carmine that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Carmine?
Cheap apartments in Carmine have an average cost of $283 which is $4,196 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Carmine.
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