
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cassell Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,300 (141 Rentals)
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Lion Villas

Peppertree Apartments

ReNew Twenty50

Mission Grove

1137 Appian Lane

1081 Appian Lane

1075 Appian Lane

654 Macredes Avenue

1051 Appian Lane
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1753 Welch

1334 Crucero

1741-1795 Welch Avenue

1016 Summerplace Dr

1417 Dubert

1105 Appian Lane

1376 Tami Lee

1066 Appian Ln

1619 Virginia Avenue

1063 Appian Lane
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373-381 Gloria Ave

144-148 S 33rd St

581 Avalani Ave

587 Avalani Ave

Onyx by Pulte Homes

207 Gramercy Pl

661 Nordale Ave

1339 Carnelian Dr

1415 Tami Lee Dr

2752 Kollmar Dr
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39 Jose Figueres Ave

2750 Mckee Rd

1661 Alum Rock Ave

254 Pamela Ave

2245 Luz Ave

1509 Mount Herman Dr

1702 Bevin Brook Dr

3035 Westboro Dr

239 Montclair Ave

1425 Dubert Ln
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484 Nordyke Dr

1855 Luby Dr

1322 Carnelian Dr

1409 Dubert Ln

1344 Crucero Dr

1625 Alum Rock Ave

1339 Crucero Dr

1399 Tami Lee Dr

1351 Carnelian Dr

175 Alexander Ave
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Cassell, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cassell?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cassell Studio Apartments | $1,733 | $1,437 | $2,161 |
| Cassell 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,774 | $1,750 | $3,509 |
| Cassell 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,696 | $2,539 | $2,850 |
| Cassell 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,034 | $2,807 | $3,262 |
| Cassell 4 Bedroom Apartments | $13,672 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 141 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Cassell Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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Cheapest Available Cassell Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cassell area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Vela Apartments priced from $1,437. Foxdale has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,318. Here are the most affordable Cassell apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vela Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,437 |
| Foxdale | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,318 |
| Sedona Apartments | 2bed 1bath | 2BR,1BA | $2,635 |
| ReNew Twenty50 | Madeline | 1BR,1BA | $2,699 |
| Lion Villas | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2,753 |
| Aviara | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $3,170 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cassell, CA
As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cassell area is the $2.44 price per square foot 2bed 1bath Model at Sedona Apartments in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $2,635. The second greatest value Cassell apartment is the 2-Bedroom Model at Aviara starting at $3,170 with a $3.48 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cassell apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedona Apartments | 2bed 1bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.44 |
| Aviara | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $3.48 |
| Lion Villas | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.44 |
| ReNew Twenty50 | McKee | 1BR,1BA | $4.41 |
| Foxdale | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.16 |
| Vela Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.48 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCassell, San Jose, CA
Ranked #341
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Cassell, San Jose, CA
Thomas P. Ryan Elementary
William C. Overfelt High
Renaissance Academy
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cassell Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cassell?
The cheapest apartment in Cassell is Vela Apartments which is listed at $2,190, while the average apartment in Cassell costs $13,672.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cassell?
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 1 regular apartments in Cassell that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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