
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the College Park Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,700 (81 Rentals)


430 Jerome St

652 N 2nd St

430 Jerome St

1390 Saddle Rack St, Unit 33

52 Cleveland Ave, Unit 2

875 Northrup St

232 N 8th St

Vintage Tower

925 N Bayshore Rd W
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420 S Third St, Unit 26

Cinnabar Commons

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240 Gifford Ave

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Museum Park

Westwood Properties

Metropolitan Court Apartments

324-342 S Buena Vista Ave, Unit 336

439 S 4th St, Unit 23

Bascom Holiday Apartments

631 Jackson St
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The Colonnade Apartments

Legacy Fountain Plaza

The Maxwell Apartments

Villa Torino

Century Towers

101 San Fernando

Centerra

Sainte Claire Building

Vista

787 The Alameda
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33 South Third

Trestles Apartments

Miraido Village

Fourth Street Apartments

SRO-Apartment Building

215 Oak St

Jeanne D ARC Manor

The Dudley Apartments

Alvarado Park - 55+ Senior Housing
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The Brooks House

162-164 Topeka Ave

Capri Apartments

Fourth St. Apartments

Kerley Drive Apartments 1445-1455

Delmas Park

Metro Gardens

Woodland apartments

Gran Valle Apartments

357 Willow St
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College Park, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in College Park?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Park Studio Apartments | $2,845 | $1,420 | $3,865 |
College Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,387 | $1,700 | $6,938 |
| College Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,369 | $995 | $10,000+ |
| College Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,692 | $2,795 | $9,255 |
| College Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,360 | $1,655 | $7,243 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCollege Park, San Jose, CA
Ranked #8
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap College Park Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in College Park?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in College Park is under $2,195.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in College Park?
The cheapest apartment in College Park is 875 Northrup St which is listed at $1,750, while the average apartment in College Park costs $6,271.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in College Park?
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 33 regular apartments in College Park that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in College Park?
Cheap apartments in College Park have an average cost of $457 which is $5,814 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in College Park.
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Written by: Shannon Hilson
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Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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