Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Carol Drive Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $503 (52 Rentals)

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Avana San Jose
$3,090 - $5,579
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Avana San Jose

995 Tully RdSan Jose, CA 95122
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property at 262 Azevedo Cir

$3,150

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3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Rentals

Available Dec 21

262 Azevedo Cir

San JoseCA95125

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$3,690

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Rentals

Available Feb 2, 2027

1058 Lovoi Way

San JoseCA95125
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Paseo Senter
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Paseo Senter

1900 Senter RdSan Jose, CA 95112
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Almaden House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Almaden House

2415 Rinconada DrSan Jose, CA 95125
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Tamien Station
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Tamien Station

1197 Lick AveSan Jose, CA 95110
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Orvieto Family A
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Orvieto Family A

80 Montecito Vista DrSan Jose, CA 95111

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357 Willow St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

357 Willow St

357 Willow StSan Jose, CA 95110
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Corde Terra Senior
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Corde Terra Senior

2600 Corde Terra CirSan Jose, CA 95111
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Koi Creek
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Koi Creek

1150 Pedro StSan Jose, CA 95126
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2069 Radio Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2069 Radio Ave

2069 Radio AveSan Jose, CA 95125
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2445 Rinconada Dr
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2445 Rinconada Dr

2445 Rinconada DrSan Jose, CA 95125
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43 Lester Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

43 Lester Ave

43 Lester AveSan Jose, CA 95125
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142 and 150 Graham
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

142 and 150 Graham

142 Graham AveSan Jose, CA 95110
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134 Graham
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134 Graham

134 Graham AveSan Jose, CA 95110
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Orvieto Family B
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Orvieto Family B

88 Montecito Vista DrSan Jose, CA 95111

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40 Glen Eyrie Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

40 Glen Eyrie Ave

40 Glen Eyrie AveSan Jose, CA 95125
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47 Lester Avenue
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

47 Lester Avenue

47 Lester AveSan Jose, CA 95125
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327 Willow St
3 Bedroom Apartments

327 Willow St

327 Willow StSan Jose, CA 95110
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48 Lester Avenue
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

48 Lester Avenue

48 Lester AveSan Jose, CA 95125
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Alterra
2 Bedroom Apartments

Alterra

1640 La Rossa CirSan Jose, CA 95125
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Carol Drive, San Jose, CA Local Guide

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 - 55+ Only priced from $1,594. Almaden has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,812. Here are the most affordable Carol Drive apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ OnlyBuilding A1BR,1BA$1,594
Almaden1x1A1BR,1BA$1,812
Valley West ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,175
The Woods ApartmentsSycamoreStudio,1BA$2,275
AlmadenStudioStudio,1BA$2,289
Stonebridge ApartmentsMODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY2BR,2BA$2,590
Sedona Apartments2bed 1bath2BR,1BA$2,635
Almaden Terrace2 BR, 1.5 BA2BR,1BA$2,675
Villa Monterey Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$2,695
Terra House ApartmentsA3 Renovated1BR,1BA$2,707

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carol Drive, CA

As of August 24, 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 3x2F-1194-p1 Model at Latitude 37 starting at $4,200 with a $3.52 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Stonebridge ApartmentsMODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY2BR,2BA$2.16
Latitude 373x2F-1194-p13BR,2BA$3.52
Sedona Apartments2bed 1bath2BR,1BA$2.44
Bella VillagioBella Sole2BR,2BA$3.14
Almaden Terrace3 BR, 2 BA3BR,2BA$3.52
Deodar Townhomes2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$3.32
Avana San Jose2BD/1BA Plan A2BR,1BA$3.95
Rosewalk Apartment HomesResidence 1 Luxury1BR,1BA$3.76
Almaden1x1A1BR,1BA$2.87
The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ OnlyBuilding A1BR,1BA$2.66

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Carol Drive, San Jose, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Carol Drive Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Carol Drive?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Carol Drive is at The Woods Apartments listed at $2,275.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Carol Drive Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Carol Drive Apartment is $1,594 at The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ Only.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Carol Drive is starting from $2,537 at Almaden.

What is the most affordable Carol Drive Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Carol Drive Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Villa Monterey Apartments and starts from $3,370.

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