Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chapman Morse Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $921 (103 Rentals)

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property at 925 Paula St
$2,450

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Base Rent$2,450

Total Monthly Price$2,450
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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925 Paula St, Unit 925

925 Paula St
San JoseCA95126
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property at 263 E Hedding St
$2,570

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Base Rent$2,570

Total Monthly Price$2,570
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals
Available Mar 27, 2027
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263 E Hedding St

San JoseCA95112

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931 Schiele Ave, Unit 2
$2,895

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Base Rent$2,895

Total Monthly Price$2,895
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Oct 17

931 Schiele Ave, Unit 2

931 Schiele AveSan Jose, CA 95126
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Delmas Park
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Delmas Park

350 Barack Obama BlvdSan 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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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
Corporate Housing
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Pensione Esperanza
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pensione Esperanza

598 Columbia AveSan Jose, CA 95126
Senior Living

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The Brooks House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Brooks House

655 Richmond AveSan Jose, CA 95128
Senior Living
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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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Gran Valle Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Gran Valle Apartments

33 E Empire StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Woodland apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Woodland apartments

1646 Davis 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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Town House
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Town House

1220 N Bascom AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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401 Bundy Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

401 Bundy Ave

401 Bundy AveSan Jose, CA 95117
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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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View at Julian
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

View at Julian

950-970 W Julian StSan Jose, CA 95126
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Sandalwood Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Sandalwood Apartments

1371 Pedro StSan Jose, CA 95126
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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 1 Bed unit found at The Dudley Apartments priced from $1,687. Japantown Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,706. Here are the most affordable Chapman Morse apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Dudley Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$1,687
Japantown Senior ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio, 1BA$1,706
Valley Village Retirement CommunityMini StudioStudio, 1BA$1,738
Atrium GardenA1Studio, 1BA$1,945
Agrihood Senior Community (Ages 55+)StudioStudio, 1BA$2,058
View at JulianOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR, 1BA$2,091
Sandalwood ApartmentsStudioStudio, 1BA$2,145
Westwood Ambassador1-bdrm 80%1BR, 1BA$2,200
Sutter 23861BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$2,245

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chapman Morse, CA

As of September 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chapman Morse area is the $3.39 price per square foot The Lismore Model at Waterford Place in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,427. The second greatest value Chapman Morse apartment is the Coral Model at Patina at Midtown in the South San Jose neighborhood starting at $3,527 with a $3.39 price per square foot. 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.
Waterford PlaceThe Lismore3BR, 2BA$3.39
Patina at MidtownCoral2BR, 2BA$3.39
Normandy Park2x1.52BR, 1.5BA$3.20
Cinnabar Commons2 Bedroom2BR, 1BA$3.00
787 The AlamedaA11BR, 1BA$3.41
Villa TorinoThe Firenze BMR1BR, 1BA$3.43
Moorpark Garden ApartmentsOne Bedroom First Floor with Patio1BR, 1BA$3.42
View at JulianOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR, 1BA$3.21
Sutter 23861BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$3.45
The Dudley Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$2.98

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Chapman Morse, San Jose, CA

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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!

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 $2,245.

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

The cheapest apartment in Chapman Morse is The Dudley Apartments which is listed at $1,687, while the average apartment in Chapman Morse costs $3,675.

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 19 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 $306 which is $3,369 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chapman Morse.

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