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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Checkers Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $921 (67 Rentals)
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499 S 5th St
San JoseCA95112
468 S 6th St
San JoseCA95112
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283 McCreery Ave, Unit Studio
283 McCreery AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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$1,6991 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments - 55 years+
399 East CtSan Jose, CA 95116
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$1,709 - $1,830Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Hawthorn Senior Apartments
715 E Saint John StSan Jose, CA 95112
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241 Pamela Ave, Unit 4
241 Pamela AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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$1,809 - $2,3801 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Fairways
305 San Antonio CtSan Jose, CA 95116
684 Modern Ice Dr
San JoseCA95112
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232 N 8th St
232 N 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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925 N Bayshore Rd W
San JoseCA95112
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Parkside Terrace
463 Wooster AveSan Jose, CA 95116
168 S 10th St
San JoseCA95112
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$2,090 - $2,5081 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Vintage Tower
235 E Santa Clara StSan Jose, CA 95113
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$2,146 - $3,893
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The Colonnade Apartments
201 S 4th StSan Jose, CA 95112
914 McCreery Ave
San JoseCA95116
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$2,250 - $3,0981 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Vela Apartments
2358 Aum Rock AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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1390 E Santa Clara St
San JoseCA95116
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$2,395 - $2,5951 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Westwood Properties
55-75 S 6th StSan Jose, CA 95112
52 S 10th St
San JoseCA95112
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1055 N Capitol Ave, Unit 89
1055 N Capitol Ave
San JoseCA95133
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$2,495 - $3,050Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Soon
Veridian Apartments
439-441 S 5th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Mabuhay Court Apartments
488 N 6th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Gadberry Courts Apartments
2555 Alum Rock AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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Villa Hermosa
1640 Hermocilla WaySan Jose, CA 95116
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Jeanne D ARC Manor
85 S 5th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Pollard Plaza Apartment
1150 Mclaughlin AveSan Jose, CA 95122
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Brookwood Terrace
1346 E San Antonio StSan Jose, CA 95116
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650 S 8th St
650 S 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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1 Bedroom Apartments
Villa de Guadalupe
2151 Plaza De GuadalupeSan Jose, CA 95116
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Monte Vista Senior Affordable Apartments
2605 La Hacienda CtSan Jose, CA 95127
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Metro Gardens
420 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Arbor Terraces
2768 McKee RdSan Jose, CA 95127
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515 E WiLL
515 E William StSan Jose, CA 95112
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2237 Luz Ave
2237 Luz AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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Clayburn Apartments
67 N Jackson AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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Delano Apartments
272-280 La Pala DrSan Jose, CA 95127
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Alum Rock Apartments
1528-1530 Alum Rock AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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Fourth St. Apartments
375-395 S 4th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments
39-0008
74 S 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Metro Gardens
420 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Rose Garden Apartments
3071 Rose AveSan Jose, CA 95127
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Reed Apartments
283 E Reed StSan Jose, CA 95112
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1 Bedroom Apartments
Belovida at Newbury Park 55+ Senior Community
1777 Newbury Park DrSan Jose, CA 95133
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1 Bedroom Apartments
79 N 10th St
79 N 10th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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McKee Apartments
1735-1745 Mckee RdSan Jose, CA 95116
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Villa Fairlane
264-270 La Pala DrSan Jose, CA 95127
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1 Bedroom Apartments
Shiraz Senior Apartments
1295 Mclaughlin AveSan Jose, CA 95122
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The Ruckers Mansion
418 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Studio Apartments
56-0107
446 S 11th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Checkers, San Jose, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Checkers?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Checkers Studio Apartments | $2,741 | $1,400 | $3,543 |
| Checkers 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,233 | $1,600 | $8,706 |
| Checkers 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,983 | $2,158 | $10,000+ |
| Checkers 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,431 | $2,380 | $5,420 |
| Checkers 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,690 | $4,690 | $4,690 |
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Cheapest Available Checkers Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Checkers area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Villa de Guadalupe priced from $1,521. 515 E WiLL has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,680. Here are the most affordable Checkers apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villa de Guadalupe | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,521 |
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR,1BA | $1,680 |
| 2237 Luz Ave | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments - 55 years+ | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,699 |
| Hawthorn Senior Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,709 |
| The Fairways | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,809 |
| 232 N 8th St | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
| 56-0107 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,900 |
| Parkside Terrace | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,980 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Checkers, CA
As of September 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Checkers area is the $1.52 price per square foot 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Villa de Guadalupe in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $1,521. The second greatest value Checkers apartment is the 55 S 6th Model at Westwood Properties starting at $2,395 with a $2.52 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Checkers apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Villa de Guadalupe | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| Westwood Properties | 55 S 6th | 1BR,1BA | $2.52 |
| Country Club Villa | 2 Bed 2 Bath Downstairs | 2BR,2BA | $3.18 |
| Woodland Meadow | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $3.85 |
| 360 Residences | Plan 1B | 1BR,1BA | $3.96 |
| The Fairways | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments - 55 years+ | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.55 |
| Parkside Terrace | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.37 |
| 232 N 8th St | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.80 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Checkers Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Checkers?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Checkers is under $1,980.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Checkers?
The cheapest apartment in Checkers is Villa de Guadalupe which is listed at $1,521, while the average apartment in Checkers costs $3,417.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Checkers?
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 5 regular apartments in Checkers 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 Checkers?
Cheap apartments in Checkers have an average cost of $1,123 which is $2,294 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Checkers.
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