Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Carson Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,052 (45 Rentals)

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View at Blossom Hill
$2,795 - $3,153

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Base Rent$2,795 - $3,153
Total Monthly Price$2,795 - $3,153
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

View at Blossom Hill

1001 Blossom Hill RdSan Jose, CA 95123
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property at 303 Tradewinds Dr
$2,850

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Base Rent$2,850
Total Monthly Price$2,850
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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303 Tradewinds Dr, Unit 8

303 Tradewinds Dr
San JoseCA95123
property at 5638 Calmor Ave
$2,900

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Base Rent$2,900
Total Monthly Price$2,900
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Nov 15

5638 Calmor Ave

San JoseCA95123

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Avana Almaden
$2,938 - $6,369

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Base Rent$2,938 - $6,369
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Avana Almaden

1070 Foxchase DrSan Jose, CA 95123
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property at 262 Azevedo Cir
$3,160

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Base Rent$3,160
Total Monthly Price$3,160
3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Rentals
Available Dec 21
Furnished

262 Azevedo Cir

San JoseCA95125
property at 2202B Almaden Rd
$3,200

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Base Rent$3,200
Total Monthly Price$3,200
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 1
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2202B Almaden Rd, Unit Curtner Village

2202B Almaden Rd
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. 560 - 2870 Almaden Expwy has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,150. 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
560 - 2870 Almaden Expwy1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$2,150
The Woods ApartmentsSycamoreStudio, 1BA$2,275
Orchard Glen1 BR, 1 BA - Junior - 60%1BR, 1BA$2,279
Terra House ApartmentsStudioStudio, 1BA$2,498
Cherrywood ApartmentsThe SycamoreStudio, 1BA$2,565
Villa Monterey Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR, 2BA$2,695
Almaden Terrace2 BR, 1.5 BA2BR, 1BA$2,750
View at Blossom HillPlan B42BR, 1BA$2,795
Rosewalk Apartment HomesResidence 1 Luxury1BR, 1BA$2,802

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carson, CA

As of September 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Carson area is the $3.44 price per square foot Bella Terra Model at Bella Villagio in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,537. The second greatest value Carson apartment is the 3 BR, 2 BA Model at Almaden Terrace in the South San Jose neighborhood starting at $3,670 with a $3.60 price per square foot. 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 Terra3BR, 3BA$3.44
Almaden Terrace3 BR, 2 BA3BR, 2BA$3.60
Rosewalk Apartment HomesResidence 1 Luxury1BR, 1BA$3.45
Avalon Willow Glen8081BR, 1BA$3.88
Villa Monterey Apartments3 Beds, 2 baths3BR, 2BA$4.21
One Pearl PlaceNice1BR, 1BA$4.27
Latitude 371x1F-777-p21BR, 1BA$3.67
Bell AlmadenA1A1BR, 1BA$3.93
View at Blossom HillPlan B42BR, 1BA$3.91
Blossom Valley Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio, 1BA$3.31

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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 $2,802.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Carson?

The cheapest apartment in Carson is 560 - 2870 Almaden Expwy which is listed at $2,150, while the average apartment in Carson costs $3,275.

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 22 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 $320 which is $2,955 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Carson.

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