
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cinderella Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,300 (165 Rentals)
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Lion Villas

Peppertree Apartments

Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments

Parkside Terrace

Mission Grove

1075 Appian Lane

1334 Crucero

1066 Appian Ln

1081 Appian Lane
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1105 Appian Lane

1376 Tami Lee

1619 Virginia Avenue

1137 Appian Lane

654 Macredes Avenue

1063 Appian Lane

1417 Dubert

1051 Appian Lane

1016 Summerplace Dr

144-148 S 33rd St
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1200-1206 E Santa Clara St

373-381 Gloria Ave

581 Avalani Ave

587 Avalani Ave

Onyx by Pulte Homes

661 Nordale Ave

1415 Tami Lee Dr

1077 E San Fernando St

254 Pamela Ave

1435 Carnelian Dr
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1351 Carnelian Dr

2750 Mckee Rd

1509 Mount Herman Dr

1661 Alum Rock Ave

351 N 26th St

39 Jose Figueres Ave

3035 Westboro Dr

1702 Bevin Brook Dr

1424 Carnelian Dr

1339 Crucero Dr
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484 Nordyke Dr

207 Gramercy Pl

1322 Carnelian Dr

169 S 15th St

2752 Kollmar Dr

1855 Luby Dr

440 S 11th St

239 Montclair Ave

2245 Luz Ave

1425 Dubert Ln
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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 | $2,596 | $1,900 | $2,783 |
| Cinderella 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,999 | $1,699 | $2,500 |
| Cinderella 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,301 | $2,158 | $4,122 |
| Cinderella 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,605 | $2,380 | $3,098 |
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There are currently 165 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 1 Bed unit found at 515 E WiLL priced from $1,680. Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,699. Here are the most affordable Cinderella apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR,1BA | $1,680 |
| Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,699 |
| The Fairways | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,809 |
| Parkside Terrace | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,980 |
| Vela Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,250 |
| Foxdale | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2,423 |
| ReNew Twenty50 | McKee | 1BR,1BA | $2,799 |
| Lion Villas | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2,903 |
| Sofi Berryessa | 2 Bedroom A | 2BR,1BA | $3,484 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cinderella, CA
As of July 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cinderella area is the $3.96 price per square foot 2 Bedroom A Model at Sofi Berryessa in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,484. The second greatest value Cinderella apartment is the 2x1 Model at Lion Villas starting at $2,903 with a $3.63 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sofi Berryessa | 2 Bedroom A | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.96 |
| Lion Villas | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.63 |
| Foxdale | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.34 |
| The Fairways | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.55 |
| ReNew Twenty50 | Madeline | 1BR,1BA | $4.46 |
| Parkside Terrace | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.37 |
| Vela Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.60 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCinderella, San Jose, CA
Ranked #338
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cinderella Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Cinderella Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cinderella Apartment is $1,680 at 515 E WiLL.
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