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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Carol Drive Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,300 (50 Rentals)
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3188 Heather Ridge Dr
San JoseCA95136
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$1,594 - $1,7771 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Village at Willow Glen
465 Willow Glen WaySan Jose, CA 95125
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Glen Eyrie Apartments
75 Glen Eyrie AveSan Jose, CA 95125
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Summercrest Villas
1725 Almaden RdSan Jose, CA 95125
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1776 Apartments
1776 Almaden RdSan Jose, CA 95125
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Almaden
1501 Almaden ExpySan Jose, CA 95125
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Almaden
1930 Almaden RdSan Jose, CA 95125
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1050 Summerside DrSan Jose, CA 95122
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The Woods Apartments
4300 The Woods DrSan Jose, CA 95136
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Stonebridge Apartments
2073 McLaughlin AveSan Jose, CA 95122
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Almaden Terrace Apartment Homes
2118 Canoas Garden AveSan Jose, CA 95125
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Avana San Jose
995 Tully RdSan Jose, CA 95122
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Sedona Apartments
2086 Lucretia AveSan Jose, CA 95122
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Terra House Apartments
4501 Snell AveSan Jose, CA 95136
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Bella Villagio
383 Vista Roma WaySan Jose, CA 95136
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Latitude 37
1255 Babb CtSan Jose, CA 95125
551 Lewis Rd
San JoseCA95111
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Rosewalk Apartment Homes
3601 Copperfield DrSan Jose, CA 95136
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3130 Rubino Dr
3130 Rubino DrSan Jose, CA 95125
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237 Shadow Dance Dr, Unit 237
237 Shadow Dance Dr
San JoseCA95110
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Paseo Senter
1900 Senter RdSan Jose, CA 95112
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Almaden House
2415 Rinconada DrSan Jose, CA 95125
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122 Graham Avenue Apartments
122 Graham AveSan Jose, CA 95110
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Royal Garden Apartments
2890 Almaden ExpySan Jose, CA 95125
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Tamien Station
1197 Lick AveSan Jose, CA 95110
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150 Graham Avenue Apartments
150 Graham AveSan Jose, CA 95110
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Orvieto Family A
80 Montecito Vista DrSan Jose, CA 95111
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Villa Monterey Apartments
2898 Villa MontereySan Jose, CA 95111
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Villa Almaden Apartments
2905 Old Almaden RdSan Jose, CA 95125
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357 Willow St
357 Willow StSan Jose, CA 95110
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Corde Terra Senior
2600 Corde Terra CirSan Jose, CA 95111
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Koi Creek
1150 Pedro StSan Jose, CA 95126
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2069 Radio Ave
2069 Radio AveSan Jose, CA 95125
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2445 Rinconada Dr
2445 Rinconada DrSan Jose, CA 95125
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43 Lester Ave
43 Lester AveSan Jose, CA 95125
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Rancho Verde Apartments
127 Rancho DrSan Jose, CA 95111
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134 Graham
134 Graham AveSan Jose, CA 95110
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142 and 150 Graham
142 Graham AveSan Jose, CA 95110
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48 Lester Ave
48 Lester AveSan Jose, CA 95125
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Orvieto Family B
88 Montecito Vista DrSan Jose, CA 95111
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Summer Breeze Apartments
200 Lewis RdSan Jose, CA 95111
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47 Lester Avenue
47 Lester AveSan Jose, CA 95125
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327 Willow St
327 Willow StSan Jose, CA 95110
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Alterra
1640 La Rossa CirSan Jose, CA 95125
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Monterey Family Village
2772 Monterey HwySan Jose, CA 95111
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Sofi Waterford Park
4000 Ellmar Oaks DrSan Jose, CA 95136
255 Shadow Dance Dr
San JoseCA95110
450 Shadowgraph Dr
San JoseCA95110
699 Balfour Dr
San JoseCA95111
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Carol Drive, San Jose, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Carol Drive?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carol Drive Studio Apartments | $2,234 | $1,850 | $2,450 |
| Carol Drive 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,645 | $1,594 | $3,740 |
| Carol Drive 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,127 | $2,435 | $4,400 |
| Carol Drive 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,540 | $3,195 | $4,099 |
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Cheapest Available Carol Drive Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Carol Drive area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Village at Willow Glen priced from $1,594. Summercrest Villas has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,025. Here are the most affordable Carol Drive apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| The Village at Willow Glen | Building A | 1BR,1BA | $1,594 |
| Summercrest Villas | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,025 |
| Almaden | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $2,124 |
| Almaden | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,172 |
| Stonebridge Apartments | MODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY | 2BR,2BA | $2,590 |
| Sedona Apartments | 2bed 1bath | 2BR,1BA | $2,635 |
| Terra House Apartments | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $2,636 |
| The Woods Apartments | Gardenia | 1BR,1BA | $2,695 |
| Alterra | Two Bedroom, One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2,695 |
| Almaden Terrace Apartment Homes | A-2X2 | 2BR,2BA | $2,695 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carol Drive, CA
As of April 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Carol Drive area is the $2.16 price per square foot MODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY Model at Stonebridge Apartments in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $2,590. The second greatest value Carol Drive apartment is the 2bed 1bath Model at Sedona Apartments starting at $2,635 with a $2.44 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Carol Drive apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Stonebridge Apartments | MODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY | 2BR,2BA | $2.16 |
| Sedona Apartments | 2bed 1bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.44 |
| Scotia Apartments | Plan 2 | 2BR,2BA | $3.17 |
| Rosewalk Apartment Homes | Residence 3 Luxury | 2BR,2BA | $3.16 |
| Latitude 37 | 1x1F-977-p2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.76 |
| The Woods Apartments | Felicia | 2BR,2BA | $3.50 |
| Bella Villagio | Bella Vita | 2BR,1BA | $3.43 |
| Almaden | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $3.37 |
| The Village at Willow Glen | Building A | 1BR,1BA | $2.66 |
| Summercrest Villas | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.52 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Carol Drive Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Carol Drive?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Carol Drive is under $2,695.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Carol Drive?
The cheapest apartment in Carol Drive is The Village at Willow Glen which is listed at $1,594, while the average apartment in Carol Drive costs $3,300.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Carol Drive?
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 10 regular apartments in Carol Drive 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 Carol Drive?
Cheap apartments in Carol Drive have an average cost of $466 which is $2,834 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Carol Drive.
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