
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Carmine Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,400 (17 Rentals)
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1040-1058 N. 4th St, San Jose

Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments

1491 N First St

1798 Morrill Ave
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ReNew Twenty50

1545 N First St

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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 | $2,565 | $1,420 | $3,299 |
| Carmine 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,957 | $1,759 | $4,115 |
| Carmine 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,606 | $2,370 | $4,820 |
| Carmine 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,542 | $2,728 | $7,725 |
| Carmine 4 Bedroom Apartments | $9,534 | $9,251 | $9,817 |
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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 Studio unit found at 1040-1058 N. 4th St, San Jose priced from $1,695. Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,759. Here are the most affordable Carmine apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1040-1058 N. 4th St, San Jose | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,759 |
| 308 Sango | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,982 |
| ReNew Twenty50 | Mabury | 1BR,1BA | $2,260 |
| eaves San Jose | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $2,436 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carmine, CA
As of January 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Carmine area is the $2.73 price per square foot 3X1 Model at Palm Court Apartments in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,299. The second greatest value Carmine apartment is the B1 Income Protected Model at LINQ starting at $3,138 with a $2.99 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Court Apartments | 3X1 | 3BR,1BA | $2.73 |
| LINQ | B1 Income Protected | 2BR,2BA | $2.99 |
| Woodland Meadow | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $3.11 |
| Willow Lake | Maple | 1BR,1BA | $3.62 |
| Fountains at River Oaks | Angel Falls | 1BR,1BA | $3.85 |
| eaves San Jose | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $3.58 |
| Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.64 |
| ReNew Berryessa | Sierra | 1BR,1BA | $3.81 |
| ReNew Twenty50 | Mabury | 1BR,1BA | $3.60 |
| 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 $2,625.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Carmine?
The cheapest apartment in Carmine is Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments which is listed at $1,759, while the average apartment in Carmine costs $9,534.
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 7 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 $243 which is $9,291 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Carmine.
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