Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Carson Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,000 (43 Rentals)

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property at 45 Kenbrook Cir

$1,000

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 3

45 Kenbrook Cir, Unit Room for rent

45 Kenbrook Cir
San JoseCA95111
property at 5486 Colony Field Dr

$1,349

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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5486 Colony Field Dr

San JoseCA95123

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Avana Almaden
$3,118 - $3,767
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Avana Almaden

1070 Foxchase DrSan Jose, CA 95123
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property at 1058 Lovoi Way

$3,650

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Rentals

Available Feb 2, 2027

1058 Lovoi Way

San JoseCA95125

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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
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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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
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Mesa Terrace
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mesa Terrace

1171 Mesa DrSan Jose, CA 95101

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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 $1,306. Orchard Glen has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,799. Here are the most affordable Carson apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Blossom Valley Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,306
Orchard GlenStudio - 60%Studio,1BA$1,799
The Woods ApartmentsSycamoreStudio,1BA$2,295
Cherrywood ApartmentsThe SycamoreStudio,1BA$2,465
View at Blossom Hill1X1 C AFF1BR,1BA$2,635
Almaden TerraceA-2X22BR,2BA$2,695
Sofi Waterford ParkAspen1BR,1BA$2,956
Rosewalk Apartment HomesResidence 1 Luxury1BR,1BA$2,966
Avana Almaden1A1BR,1BA$3,118

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carson, CA

As of June 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Carson area is the $3.05 price per square foot 2x2F-1182-p2 Model at Latitude 37 in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,600. The second greatest value Carson apartment is the Sequoia Model at Sofi Waterford Park starting at $4,440 with a $4.27 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.
Latitude 372x2F-1182-p22BR,2BA$3.05
Sofi Waterford ParkSequoia3BR,2BA$4.27
Terra House ApartmentsB2 Renovated2BR,2BA$3.59
Almaden TerraceA-2X22BR,2BA$3.29
Rosewalk Apartment HomesResidence 1 Luxury1BR,1BA$3.66
Avalon Willow Glen8081BR,1BA$3.91
5744 Via Monte Dr, Unit 5744 Via Monte Dr. Unit C5744 Via Monte Dr2BR,1BA$3.19
One Pearl PlaceNice1BR,1BA$4.17
Bell AlmadenA1A1BR,1BA$4.09
Blossom Valley Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.31

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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 $1,306.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Carson Apartment is $2,049 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.

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.

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