Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Checkers Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $900 (60 Rentals)

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$1,100 - $4,200

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468 S 6th St

San JoseCA95112

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$2,497 - $4,146
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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1700 Newbury Park DrSan Jose, CA 95133
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Jeanne D ARC Manor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Jeanne D ARC Manor

85 S 5th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Pollard Plaza Apartment
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pollard Plaza Apartment

1150 Mclaughlin AveSan Jose, CA 95122
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Brookwood Terrace
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Brookwood Terrace

1346 E San Antonio StSan Jose, CA 95116
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650 S 8th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

650 S 8th St

650 S 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Metro Gardens
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Metro Gardens

420 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Arbor Terraces
1 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor Terraces

2768 McKee RdSan Jose, CA 95127
Senior Living
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515 E WiLL
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

515 E WiLL

515 E William StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Clayburn Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clayburn Apartments

67 N Jackson AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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Delano Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Delano Apartments

272-280 La Pala DrSan Jose, CA 95127
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Alum Rock Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Alum Rock Apartments

1528-1530 Alum Rock AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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Metro Gardens
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Metro Gardens

420 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Rose Garden Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rose Garden Apartments

3071 Rose AveSan Jose, CA 95127
Senior Living
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Reed Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Reed Apartments

283 E Reed StSan Jose, CA 95112
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McKee Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

McKee Apartments

1735-1745 Mckee RdSan Jose, CA 95116
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39-0008
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

39-0008

74 S 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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670-686 S. 8th
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

670-686 S. 8th

670-686 S 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Villa Fairlane
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Fairlane

264-270 La Pala DrSan Jose, CA 95127
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Checkers, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Checkers Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Checkers area of San Jose, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at 27 North - Student Housing Apartments priced from $995. 164 S 10th St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,240. Here are the most affordable Checkers apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
27 North - Student Housing Apartments2B Shared Attached - Fall 2026 (Other)2BR,2BA$995
164 S 10th St164 S 10th St1BR,4BA$1,240
Vela ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,437
The FranciscanRoom 8Studio,1BA$1,450
515 E WiLL71BR,1BA$1,680
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,732
39-00080BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,850
232 N 8th St1 Bed 1 Bath Corner1BR,1BA$1,895
625 S 11th St1/11BR,1BA$1,975
Parkside Terrace1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,980

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Checkers, CA

As of April 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Checkers area is the $3.11 price per square foot Plan 3A Model at 360 Residences in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $5,527. The second greatest value Checkers apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Downstairs Model at Country Club Villa starting at $3,000 with a $3.41 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
360 ResidencesPlan 3A3BR,2.5BA$3.11
Country Club Villa2 Bed 2 Bath Downstairs2BR,2BA$3.41
Westwood Properties55 S 6th1BR,1BA$2.58
27 North - Student Housing Apartments2D Private Attached - Spring 2026 (Other)2BR,2BA$2.19
Woodland MeadowAspen1BR,1BA$3.48
515 E WiLL71BR,1BA$2.49
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.60
Parkside Terrace1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.37
232 N 8th St1 Bed 1 Bath Corner1BR,1BA$3.45
39-00080BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$3.36

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Checkers Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Checkers?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Checkers is at Vela Apartments listed at $1,437.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Checkers Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Checkers Apartment is $1,240 at 164 S 10th St.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Checkers Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Checkers is starting from $995 at 27 North - Student Housing Apartments.

What is the most affordable Checkers Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Checkers Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Foxdale and starts from $2,650.

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