
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cinnabar Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,000 (103 Rentals)
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Cherrywood Apartments

Almaden Lake Village

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Avana Almaden

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Village Green Apartments

Park West Apartments

1807 Bradford Way

5678 Via Monte Dr

1588 Blossom Hill

780 Sobrato Drive
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1641 Merrill

1797 Bradford Way

1793 Bradford Way

5743 Via Monte Dr

5724 Tucson Dr

4989 Edgar Ct

1651-1653 Merriton Ct

5747 Almaden Rd

5590 Clovercrest Dr

1122 Mesa Dr
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5730 ABCD Tucson Dr

5714 Via Monte Dr

5718 Tucson Dr

5683 Tucson Dr

14420 Union Ave

5621 Hoffman Ct

1808 Donna Ln

1175 Mesa Dr

4921 Canto Dr

5653 Via Monte Dr
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5710 Tucson Dr

1738 Ross Cor

5718 Via Monte Dr

5601 Hoffman Ct

Ross Creek Village

4915 Canto Dr

1707 Ross Cor

5693 Almaden Expy

1150 Mesa Dr

1369 Standwood Dr
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5440 Dellwood Way

1715 Ross Cir

1791 Bradford Way

5734 Tucson Dr

5650 Hoffman Ct

5654 Hoffman Ct

5727 Via Monte Dr

4984 Edgar Ct

5719 Via Monte Dr

5535 Harlow Way
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Cinnabar, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cinnabar?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cinnabar Studio Apartments | $1,911 | $1,700 | $2,465 |
| Cinnabar 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,684 | $1,995 | $3,273 |
| Cinnabar 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,287 | $2,620 | $4,564 |
| Cinnabar 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,087 | $2,090 | $3,549 |
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There are currently 103 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Cinnabar Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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Cheapest Available Cinnabar Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cinnabar area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Park West Apartments priced from $1,700. Cherrywood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,265. Here are the most affordable Cinnabar apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park West Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,700 |
| Cherrywood Apartments | The Sycamore | Studio,1BA | $2,265 |
| Avana Almaden | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $2,430 |
| View at Blossom Hill | 1X1 C | 1BR,1BA | $2,576 |
| Village Green Apartments | 1x1M | 1BR,1BA | $2,610 |
| Del Coronado Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2,788 |
| Almaden Lake Village | One Bedroom A1C | 1BR,1BA | $3,099 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cinnabar, CA
As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cinnabar area is the $2.73 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Del Coronado Apartments in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $2,788. The second greatest value Cinnabar apartment is the 1B Model at Avana Almaden starting at $2,697 with a $3.79 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cinnabar apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Del Coronado Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.73 |
| Avana Almaden | 1B | 1BR,1BA | $3.79 |
| View at Blossom Hill | 1X1 C | 1BR,1BA | $3.91 |
| Village Green Apartments | 1x1M | 1BR,1BA | $4.10 |
| Almaden Lake Village | One Bedroom A1C | 1BR,1BA | $4.96 |
| Cherrywood Apartments | The Sycamore | Studio ,1BA | $5.24 |
| Park West Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $5.00 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCinnabar, San Jose, CA
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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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2.5Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cinnabar Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Cinnabar?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Cinnabar is under $3,099.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cinnabar?
The cheapest apartment in Cinnabar is Avana Almaden which is listed at $2,430, while the average apartment in Cinnabar costs $3,549.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cinnabar?
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 2 regular apartments in Cinnabar that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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