Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Carson Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $900 (43 Rentals)

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property at 5821 Chesbro Ave

$1,900

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$1,900
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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5821 Chesbro Ave

San JoseCA95123

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View at Blossom Hill
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$2,576 - $3,549
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1001 Blossom Hill RdSan Jose, CA 95123
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Avana Almaden
$2,742 - $5,004
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Avana Almaden

1070 Foxchase DrSan Jose, CA 95123
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property at 2911 La Terrace Cir

$2,950

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$2,950
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$2,950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 17

2911 La Terrace Cir, Unit 2911, Unit 2911

2911 La Terrace Cir
San JoseCA95123
property at 4952 Flat Rock Cir

$3,200

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$3,200
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4952 Flat Rock Cir

San JoseCA95136
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Almaden House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Almaden House

2415 Rinconada DrSan Jose, CA 95125
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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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2069 Radio Ave
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2069 Radio Ave

2069 Radio AveSan Jose, CA 95125
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2445 Rinconada Dr
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2445 Rinconada Dr

2445 Rinconada DrSan Jose, CA 95125
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Oak Tree Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Tree Village

100 Branham Ln ESan Jose, CA 95111
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Orvieto Family B
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Orvieto Family B

88 Montecito Vista DrSan Jose, CA 95111
property at 5702 Tucson Dr

$2,700

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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5702 Tucson Dr

San JoseCA95118

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Mesa Terrace
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mesa Terrace

1171 Mesa DrSan Jose, CA 95101
property at 5955 Lake Almanor Dr

$2,995

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5955 Lake Almanor Dr

San JoseCA95123
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Carson, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Carson Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Carson area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Blossom Valley Senior Apartments priced from $995. Orchard Glen has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,699. Here are the most affordable Carson apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Blossom Valley Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$995
Orchard GlenStudio - 60%Studio,1BA$1,699
The Woods ApartmentsSycamoreStudio,1BA$2,095
Cherrywood ApartmentsThe SycamoreStudio,1BA$2,265
Terra House ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,385
View at Blossom Hill1X1 C1BR,1BA$2,576
Sofi Waterford ParkAspen1BR,1BA$2,636
Almaden Terrace Apartment HomesA-2X22BR,2BA$2,695
Bella VillagioBella Fiore1BR,1BA$2,747
Avana Almaden1B1BR,1BA$2,752

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carson, CA

As of May 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Carson area is the $3.22 price per square foot C2A Model at Almaden Lake Village in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,075. The second greatest value Carson apartment is the 2x2L-1122-p1 Model at Latitude 37 starting at $3,300 with a $2.94 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Carson apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Almaden Lake VillageC2A3BR,2BA$3.22
Latitude 372x2L-1122-p12BR,2BA$2.94
Almaden Terrace Apartment HomesD-3X23BR,2BA$3.52
Rosewalk Apartment HomesResidence 1 Luxury1BR,1BA$3.66
Avalon Willow Glen8081BR,1BA$3.64
Bella VillagioBella Fiore1BR,1BA$3.61
Sofi Waterford ParkWillow1BR,1BA$3.74
Avana Almaden1B1BR,1BA$3.87
View at Blossom Hill1X1 C1BR,1BA$3.91
Blossom Valley Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.53

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Carson Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Carson?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Carson is at Blossom Valley Senior Apartments listed at $995.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Carson Apartment is $1,927 at Orchard Glen.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Carson is starting from $2,695 at Almaden Terrace Apartment Homes.

What is the most affordable Carson Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Carson Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Woods Apartments and starts from $3,510.

Expert Rental Resources

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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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Written by: Lauren Harrington

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