Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Carson Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $900 (15 Rentals)

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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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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 $1,749. 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$1,749
2445 Rinconada Dr1BR1BR,1BA$1,950
The Woods ApartmentsSycamoreStudio,1BA$1,965
Cherrywood ApartmentsThe Beechtree1BR,1BA$2,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carson, CA

As of October 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Carson area is the $3.34 price per square foot C3A Model at Bell Almaden in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,301. The second greatest value Carson apartment is the 5638 Hoffman Ct Model at 5638 Hoffman Ct, Unit 3 starting at $2,500 with a $2.78 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.
Bell AlmadenC3A3BR,3BA$3.34
5638 Hoffman Ct, Unit 35638 Hoffman Ct2BR,1BA$2.78
Bella VillagioBella Vita2BR,1BA$3.23
Rosewalk Apartment HomesResidence 1 Luxury1BR,1BA$3.29
Avalon Willow Glen8081BR,1BA$3.32
Latitude 371x1F-737-p11BR,1BA$3.53
Avana Almaden1A1BR,1BA$3.72
Almaden Lake VillageA1A1BR,1BA$3.87
One Pearl PlaceSt MoritzStudio ,1BA$4.41
Blossom Valley Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.53

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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 $2,561.

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 $3,859.

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 4 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 $348 which is $3,511 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Carson.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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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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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.