Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Carson Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,000 (42 Rentals)

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View at Blossom Hill
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$2,635 - $3,633
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$2,635 - $3,633
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View at Blossom Hill

1001 Blossom Hill RdSan Jose, CA 95123
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991 Wren Dr, Unit Unit02
$3,030
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$3,030
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991 Wren Dr, Unit Unit02

991 Wren DrSan Jose, CA 95125
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Avana Almaden
$3,060 - $5,789
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Avana Almaden

1070 Foxchase DrSan Jose, CA 95123
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$3,500

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283 Tradewinds Dr, Unit Tradewinds

283 Tradewinds Dr
San JoseCA95123
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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 $1,999. 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 - 50%Studio,1BA$1,999
The Woods ApartmentsSycamoreStudio,1BA$2,335
Cherrywood ApartmentsThe Barberry1BR,2BA$2,755
View at Blossom Hill2x1 A AFF2BR,1BA$2,795
Sofi Waterford ParkWillow1BR,1BA$2,979
Almaden Lake VillageA1B1BR,1BA$3,044
Rosewalk Apartment HomesResidence 1 Luxury1BR,1BA$3,054
Avana Almaden1A1BR,1BA$3,060

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carson, CA

As of August 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Carson area is the $3.29 price per square foot 2x2F-1065-p1 Model at Latitude 37 in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Carson apartment is the Chartres Model at One Pearl Place starting at $3,945 with a $3.76 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-1065-p12BR,2BA$3.29
One Pearl PlaceChartres2BR,2BA$3.76
Terra House ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$3.43
Bella VillagioBella Vita2BR,1BA$3.75
991 Wren Dr, Unit Unit02991 Wren Dr2BR,1BA$3.56
Rosewalk Apartment HomesResidence 1 Luxury1BR,1BA$3.79
Sofi Waterford ParkWillow1BR,1BA$4.14
View at Blossom Hill2x1 A AFF2BR,1BA$3.91
Cherrywood ApartmentsThe Baytree1BR,1BA$4.20
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 $2,028 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 $2,795 at View at Blossom Hill.

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 $4,125.

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