Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Carol Drive Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $500 (50 Rentals)

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Avana San Jose
$2,636 - $3,300
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Avana San Jose

995 Tully RdSan Jose, CA 95122
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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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134 Graham
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

134 Graham

134 Graham AveSan Jose, CA 95110
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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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48 Lester Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

48 Lester Ave

48 Lester AveSan Jose, CA 95125
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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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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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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
AlmadenStudioStudio,1BA$1,825
Glen Eyrie ApartmentsGlen Eyrie StudioStudio,1BA$1,870
Summercrest Villas1x11BR,1BA$2,025
Valley West ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,120
The Woods ApartmentsSycamoreStudio,1BA$2,295
Terra House ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,472
Stonebridge ApartmentsMODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY2BR,2BA$2,590

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carol Drive, CA

As of May 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 2x2F-1142-p1 Model at Latitude 37 starting at $3,450 with a $3.02 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 372x2F-1142-p12BR,2BA$3.02
Scotia ApartmentsPlan 32BR,2BA$3.02
Sedona Apartments2bed 1bath2BR,1BA$2.44
Almaden Terrace Apartment HomesD-3X23BR,2BA$3.52
AlterraTwo Bedroom, One Bath2BR,1BA$3.59
Almaden1x1A1BR,1BA$2.87
The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ OnlyBuilding A1BR,1BA$2.66
Summercrest Villas1x11BR,1BA$3.52
1025 Minnesota Ave, Unit 221025 Minnesota AveStudio ,1BA$3.61

Beyond Campus: Finding Your Perfect San Jose Apartment in the Perfect Student Friendly Neighborhood

Going to college in San Jose? Our local expert gives you the inside scoop on the best neighborhoods to live near Near SJSU, SCU, SJCC, and EVC

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $2,590.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Carol Drive?

The cheapest apartment in Carol Drive is The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ Only which is listed at $1,594, while the average apartment in Carol Drive costs $3,652.

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 7 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 $251 which is $3,401 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Carol Drive.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Local Expert's Guide to the Top 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods for Renters in San Jose

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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Written by: Lauren Harrington

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.