Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Clayton South Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,500 (35 Rentals)

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373-381 Gloria Ave
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

373-381 Gloria Ave

373-381 Gloria AveSan Jose, CA 95127
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279 La Pala Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

279 La Pala Dr

279 La Pala DrSan Jose, CA 95127
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484 Nordyke Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

484 Nordyke Dr

484 Nordyke DrSan Jose, CA 95127
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275 La Pala Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

275 La Pala Dr

275 La Pala DrSan Jose, CA 95127
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3035 Westboro Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

3035 Westboro Dr

3035 Westboro DrSan Jose, CA 95127
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2752 Kollmar Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2752 Kollmar Dr

2752 Kollmar DrSan Jose, CA 95127
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1281 Fleming Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1281 Fleming Ave

1281 Fleming AveSan Jose, CA 95127

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2710-2718 Kollmar Dr
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2710-2718 Kollmar Dr

2710-2718 Kollmar DrSan Jose, CA 95127
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271 La Pala Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

271 La Pala Dr

271 La Pala DrSan Jose, CA 95127
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264 N White Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

264 N White Rd

264 N White RdSan Jose, CA 95127
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226 Eastside Dr
Studio Apartments

226 Eastside Dr

226 Eastside DrSan Jose, CA 95127
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111 Nancy Ln
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

111 Nancy Ln

111 Nancy LnSan Jose, CA 95127
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3831 Madeline Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

3831 Madeline Dr

3831 Madeline DrSan Jose, CA 95127
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3830 Madeline Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

3830 Madeline Dr

3830 Madeline DrSan Jose, CA 95127

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133 Kirk Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

133 Kirk Ave

133 Kirk AveSan Jose, CA 95127
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2750 Florence Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2750 Florence Ave

2750 Florence AveSan Jose, CA 95127
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Starburst Townhomes
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Starburst Townhomes

3101-3162 Starburst CtSan Jose, CA 95127
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141 Harriet Ave
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

141 Harriet Ave

141 Harriet AveSan Jose, CA 95127

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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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Fairway Glen
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fairway Glen

448 Toyon AveSan Jose, CA 95127
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Foxdale
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Foxdale

1250 Foxdale LoopSan Jose, CA 95122
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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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2748 Kollmar Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2748 Kollmar Dr

2748 Kollmar DrSan Jose, CA 95127
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Rosedale
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rosedale

2820 Rose AveSan Jose, CA 95127
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259 La Pala Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

259 La Pala Dr

259 La Pala DrSan Jose, CA 95127
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Clayton South, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Clayton South Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Clayton South area of San Jose, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Villa Fairlane priced from $2,599. Fairway Glen has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,708. Here are the most affordable Clayton South apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Villa Fairlane2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2,599
Fairway Glen1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$2,708
Foxdale3x1.53BR,1BA$2,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clayton South, CA

As of August 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Clayton South area is the $2.48 price per square foot 4x1.5 Model at Foxdale in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,106. The second greatest value Clayton South apartment is the 1 BED 1 BATH Model at Fairway Glen starting at $2,708 with a $3.81 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Clayton South apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Foxdale4x1.54BR,1.5BA$2.48
Fairway Glen1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$3.81
Villa Fairlane2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$3.87

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Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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