Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chapman Morse Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $800 (51 Rentals)

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675 Hamline St

San JoseCA95110

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Delmas Park
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Delmas Park

350 Barack Obama BlvdSan Jose, CA 95126
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Trestles Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Trestles Apartments

1566 Scott StSan Jose, CA 95126
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Page Street Studios
Studio Apartments

Page Street Studios

333 Page StSan Jose, CA 95126
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Miranda Village
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Miranda Village

2094 Forest AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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The Brooks House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Brooks House

655 Richmond AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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162-164 Topeka Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

162-164 Topeka Ave

162-164 Topeka AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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Capri Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Capri Apartments

1921 The AlamedaSan Jose, CA 95126
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875 Northrup St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

875 Northrup St

875 Northrup StSan Jose, CA 95126
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Woodland apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Woodland apartments

1646 Davis StSan Jose, CA 95126
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1055 Vermont
Studio Apartments

1055 Vermont

1055 Vermont StSan Jose, CA 95126
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First Street Manor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

First Street Manor

523-530 N 1st StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Tao Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tao Apartments

544 N 4th StSan Jose, CA 95112

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Sandalwood Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Sandalwood Apartments

1371 Pedro StSan Jose, CA 95126
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Town House
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Town House

1220 N Bascom AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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N. San Pedro Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

N. San Pedro Apartments

515 N San Pedro StSan Jose, CA 95110
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1045-1055 Lewis St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1045-1055 Lewis St

1045-1055 Lewis StSanta Clara, CA 95050
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2392 Sutter Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2392 Sutter Ave

2392 Sutter AveSanta Clara, CA 95050
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155 Monroe St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

155 Monroe St

155 Monroe StSanta Clara, CA 95050
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Monroe Commons
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Monroe Commons

2330 Monroe StSanta Clara, CA 95050
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515 Saratoga Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

515 Saratoga Ave

515 Saratoga AveSanta Clara, CA 95050
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2374 Pruneridge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2374 Pruneridge

2374 Pruneridge AveSanta Clara, CA 95050
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Royal Palms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Royal Palms

2104 Royal DrSanta Clara, CA 95050
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The Palms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Palms

1457-1475 Santa Clara StSanta Clara, CA 95050
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Lilyanne Apartment
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lilyanne Apartment

1900 Scott BlvdSanta Clara, CA 95050
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Chapman Morse, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Chapman Morse Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Chapman Morse area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Pensione Esperanza priced from $1,319. The Kelsey Ayer Station has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,566. Here are the most affordable Chapman Morse apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pensione EsperanzaStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,319
The Kelsey Ayer Station50% AMI StudioStudio,1BA$1,566
Alvarado Park - 55+ Senior Housing1Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,642
1040-1058 N. 4th St, San JoseStudioStudio,1BA$1,950
Japantown Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,015
The Terrace ApartmentsJr 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,045
Civic Plaza ApartmentsMedium 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,194
Sandalwood ApartmentsMed - 1 bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2,195
Bascom Holiday ApartmentsS/1 with YARDStudio,1BA$2,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chapman Morse, CA

As of October 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chapman Morse area is the $2.68 price per square foot Large Two Bedroom Model at The Monterey Apartments in the in the Lynhaven neighborhood starting from $2,730. The second greatest value Chapman Morse apartment is the 2x1.5rw Model at Normandy Park starting at $3,325 with a $3.33 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Chapman Morse apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Monterey ApartmentsLarge Two Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.68
Normandy Park2x1.5rw2BR,1.5BA$3.33
Avalon Morrison ParkB1T2BR,2.5BA$3.29
Sycamore Park2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$3.21
ElementsPlan 11BR,1BA$3.22
Mosaic ApartmentsPlan 11BR,1BA$3.19
Sandalwood ApartmentsLarge - 1 bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$3.28
2374 Pruneridge1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.92
Japantown Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.28
Alvarado Park - 55+ Senior Housing1Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.99

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Chapman Morse, San Jose, CA

Ranked #9

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team is happy to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities and towns across the United States and customized analysis for San Jose, California. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Chapman Morse Neighborhood in San Jose, CA

Walk Score®

73 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

79 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

48 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chapman Morse Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Chapman Morse?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Chapman Morse is under $2,295.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chapman Morse?

The cheapest apartment in Chapman Morse is Alvarado Park - 55+ Senior Housing which is listed at $1,642, while the average apartment in Chapman Morse costs $6,574.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Chapman Morse?

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 13 regular apartments in Chapman Morse 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 Chapman Morse?

Cheap apartments in Chapman Morse have an average cost of $253 which is $6,321 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chapman Morse.

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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

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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

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