Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Carmine Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,695 (40 Rentals)

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$2,750 - $4,362

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 28

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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
Corporate Housing
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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
Senior Living
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308 Sango
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

308 Sango

308 Sango CtMilpitas, CA 95035
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Ilara
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ilara

1201 S Main StMilpitas, 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
eaves San Jose330Studio,1BA$2,640
Amberwood Apartments1 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$2,700
ReNew Twenty50Madeline1BR,1BA$2,709
MarquisPlan SBStudio,1BA$2,737
Willow LakeMaple1BR,1BA$3,037
ReNew BerryessaSierra1BR,1BA$3,059
Elan at River OaksPlan SAStudio,1BA$3,085

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carmine, CA

As of September 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Carmine area is the $3.39 price per square foot The Lismore Model at Waterford Place in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,429. The second greatest value Carmine apartment is the Plan B2 Model at Gideon starting at $4,305 with a $3.84 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.
Waterford PlaceThe Lismore3BR,2BA$3.39
GideonPlan B22BR,2BA$3.84
Fountains at River OaksVictoria Falls2BR,2BA$4.06
Woodland MeadowAspen1BR,1BA$3.85
Century TowersPlan 1F1BR,1BA$4.24
IlaraA51BR,1BA$4.06
Willow LakeMaple1BR,1BA$4.15
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments - 55 years+1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.55
Amberwood Apartments1 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$4.14
ReNew Twenty50Madeline1BR,1BA$4.24

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Carmine Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Carmine?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Carmine is at Atrium Garden listed at $1,945.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Carmine Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Carmine Apartment is $1,699 at Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments - 55 years+.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Carmine Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Carmine is starting from $3,137 at eaves San Jose.

What is the most affordable Carmine Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Carmine Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Waterford Place and starts from $4,429.

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