
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cinderella Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,300 (36 Rentals)
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Vela Apartments

914 McCreery Ave

Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments

249 Pamela Ave, Unit 7

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1020 Fourier Dr, Unit Upstairs, Unit Upstairs

Lion Villas

625 S 11th St

Parkside Terrace
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2550 S King Rd

511-523 E Reed St, Unit 523F

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LINQ

226-228 Oakland Ave

220 Pamela Ave, Unit 3

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Pollard Plaza Apartment

Brookwood Terrace

Bella Castello
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Monte Vista Senior Affordable Apartments

Belovida at Newbury Park 55+ Senior Community

Arbor Terraces

515 E WiLL

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742 S. 9th St. Apartments
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Renzel Apartments

961 S 7th St

Foxdale

681 S 13th St

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470 Apartments
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Cinderella, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cinderella?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cinderella Studio Apartments | $2,206 | $1,437 | $2,541 |
| Cinderella 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,741 | $1,732 | $3,569 |
| Cinderella 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,089 | $2,350 | $4,057 |
| Cinderella 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,807 | $2,807 | $2,807 |
| Cinderella 4 Bedroom Apartments | $13,873 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 36 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Cinderella Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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Cheapest Available Cinderella Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cinderella area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Vela Apartments priced from $1,437. 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 Cinderella apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vela Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,437 |
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR,1BA | $1,680 |
| Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,732 |
| 625 S 11th St | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,975 |
| Parkside Terrace | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,980 |
| Foxdale | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,318 |
| LINQ | S1 Income Protected | Studio,1BA | $2,496 |
| ReNew Twenty50 | Madeline | 1BR,1BA | $2,699 |
| Lion Villas | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2,753 |
| Aviara | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,765 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cinderella, CA
As of April 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cinderella area is the $3.50 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Peppertree Apartments in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $2,957. The second greatest value Cinderella apartment is the 2x1 Model at Lion Villas starting at $2,753 with a $3.44 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cinderella apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peppertree Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $3.50 |
| Lion Villas | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.44 |
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| Sofi Berryessa | 1 Bedroom B | 1BR,1BA | $4.53 |
| ReNew Twenty50 | McKee | 1BR,1BA | $4.41 |
| Parkside Terrace | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.37 |
| Foxdale | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.16 |
| 625 S 11th St | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.95 |
| Vela Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.48 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCinderella, San Jose, CA
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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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3.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cinderella Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Cinderella?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Cinderella is under $2,765.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cinderella?
The cheapest apartment in Cinderella is 515 E WiLL which is listed at $1,680, while the average apartment in Cinderella costs $13,873.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cinderella?
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 9 regular apartments in Cinderella that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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