
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the College Park Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $800 (58 Rentals)
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163 Gifford Ave, Unit D

Pensione Esperanza

598 Columbia Ave

Atrium Garden

694 S Second St

The Kelsey Ayer Station

875 Northrup St

232 N 8th St

520-522 Madera Ave
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The Colonnade Apartments

109 Duane St

Metropolitan Court Apartments

Westwood Properties

255 N Third St

Bascom Holiday Apartments

420 S Third St

Delmas Park

Miraido Village
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Page Street Studios

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The Dudley Apartments

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215 Oak St

Alvarado Park - 55+ Senior Housing
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Metro Gardens

The Brooks House

603 S 1st St

162-164 Topeka Ave

Tamien Station

Capri Apartments

1055 Vermont

Fourth St. Apartments

Kerley Drive Apartments 1445-1455

357 Willow Street
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Metro Gardens

First Street Manor

39-0008

Koi Creek

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The Ruckers Mansion

Metro Station

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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 | $2,648 | $1,250 | $3,695 |
| College Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,422 | $1,100 | $6,518 |
| College Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,169 | $995 | $10,000+ |
| College Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,099 | $1,045 | $7,822 |
| College Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,181 | $1,060 | $8,688 |
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Cheapest Available College Park Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the College Park area of San Jose, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at 27 North - Student Housing Apartments priced from $995. Pensione Esperanza has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here are the most affordable College Park apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 North - Student Housing Apartments | 2B Shared Attached - Spring 2026 (SJSU) | 2BR,2BA | $995 |
| Pensione Esperanza | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
| The Kelsey Ayer Station | 50% AMI Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,706 |
| 875 Northrup St | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| 39-0008 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
| Westwood Properties | 55 S 6th St. | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
| 232 N 8th St | 1 Bed 1 Bath Corner | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| Metropolitan Court Apartments | 4th Floor Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
| The Colonnade Apartments | Medium Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,934 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Park, CA
As of February 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the College Park area is the $3.31 price per square foot B4 Two Bedroom Model at Vespaio in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,463. The second greatest value College Park apartment is the 3 beds 1.5 bath Model at 327 Willow St starting at $2,675 with a $2.04 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for College Park apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vespaio | B4 Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $3.31 |
| 327 Willow St | 3 beds 1.5 bath | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.04 |
| 360 Residences | Plan 2A | 2BR,2BA | $3.22 |
| 1705 Monroe St, Unit Unit 1 | 1705 Monroe St | 3BR,2BA | $2.91 |
| Vendome Place | Unit 6 | 2BR,2BA | $3.05 |
| 480 California St, Unit 4 | 480 California St | 2BR,1BA | $3.08 |
| 787 The Alameda | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.24 |
| Elements | Plan 1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.36 |
| Normandy Park | 1x1rw | 1BR,1BA | $3.29 |
| Villa Torino | The Roma BMR | 1BR,1BA | $3.23 |
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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 $1,934.
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 $4,794.
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 99 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 $610 which is $4,184 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in College Park.
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