
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Carson Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,100 (7 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the Carson area of San Jose.


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Carson, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Carson?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Carson Studio Apartments | $2,422 | $1,845 | $5,235 |
Carson 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,879 | $1,816 | $5,589 |
Carson 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,572 | $2,495 | $7,624 |
Carson 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,863 | $3,595 | $4,320 |
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There are currently 7 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Carson Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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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 Orchard Glen priced from $1,845. Avana Almaden has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,177. Here are the most affordable Carson apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Orchard Glen | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,845 |
Avana Almaden | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $2,177 |
Cherrywood Apartments | The Sycamore | Studio,1BA | $2,295 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carson, CA
As of May 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Carson area is the $3.27 price per square foot Cannes Model at One Pearl Place in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,523. The second greatest value Carson apartment is the D-3X2 Model at Almaden Terrace Apartment Homes starting at $3,595 with a $3.52 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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One Pearl Place | Cannes | 2BR,2BA | $3.27 |
Almaden Terrace Apartment Homes | D-3X2 | 3BR,2BA | $3.52 |
876 Canfield Ct, Unit Canfield Unit 2 | 876 Canfield Ct | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
Rosewalk Apartment Homes | Residence 1 Luxury | 1BR,1BA | $3.31 |
Saybrook Pointe | Newport Premier | 1BR,1BA | $3.71 |
Bella Villagio | Bella Fiore | 1BR,1BA | $3.18 |
Avana Almaden | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $3.11 |
Almaden Lake Village | A1A | 1BR,1BA | $4.07 |
2069 Radio Ave | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.51 |
Latitude 37 | 0x1S-535-p1 | Studio ,1BA | $4.30 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Carson Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Carson?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Carson is under $2,695.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Carson?
The cheapest apartment in Carson is Orchard Glen which is listed at $1,895, while the average apartment in Carson costs $3,824.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Carson?
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 5 regular apartments in Carson 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 Carson?
Cheap apartments in Carson have an average cost of $147 which is $3,677 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Carson.
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