Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Carson Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,100 (11 Rentals)

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Almaden House

2415 Rinconada DrSan Jose, CA 95125
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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 Orchard Glen priced from $1,803. The Woods Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,025. Here are the most affordable Carson apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Orchard GlenStudioStudio,1BA$1,803
The Woods ApartmentsSycamoreStudio,1BA$2,025
Cherrywood ApartmentsThe SycamoreStudio,1BA$2,025
Avana Almaden1A1BR,1BA$2,437
Almaden Terrace Apartment HomesB-2X1.52BR,1BA$2,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carson, CA

As of June 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Carson area is the $2.89 price per square foot Bella Sole Model at Bella Villagio in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,027. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bella VillagioBella Sole2BR,2BA$2.89
Almaden Terrace Apartment HomesD-3X23BR,2BA$3.52
Almaden Lake VillageB2A2BR,2BA$3.23
797 Farm Dr, Unit 4797 Farm Dr2BR,1BA$2.82
Rosewalk Apartment HomesResidence 1 Luxury1BR,1BA$3.59
Bell AlmadenA1A1BR,1BA$3.76
Avana Almaden1A1BR,1BA$3.65
Terra House ApartmentsA1 Renovated1BR,1BA$4.13
Cherrywood ApartmentsThe SycamoreStudio ,1BA$4.69
Orchard GlenStudioStudio ,1BA$4.68

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Carson, San Jose, CA

Ranked #162

Among neighborhoods in San Jose, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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3.0
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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 $3,282.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Carson?

The cheapest apartment in Carson is Orchard Glen which is listed at $1,927, while the average apartment in Carson costs $3,782.

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 12 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 $571 which is $3,211 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Carson.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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