
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the College Park Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $800 (62 Rentals)
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163 Gifford Ave, Unit D, Unit D

430 Jerome St

1195 Yosemite Ave

Atrium Garden

191 N 9th St

52 Cleveland Ave, Unit 2

875 Northrup St

232 N 8th St

925 N Bayshore Rd W
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Westwood Properties

1012 Pacific Ave, Unit 1012 Pacific Avenue, Unit 1012 Pacific Avenue

Cinnabar Commons

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240 Gifford Ave

Delmas Park

Miraido Village

Miranda Village

Trestles Apartments

Page Street Studios
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Pensione Esperanza

912 - 914 Delbert Way

Jeanne D ARC Manor

The Dudley Apartments

Lenzen Square - WAITLIST IS CLOSED

SRO-Apartment Building

215 Oak St

Alvarado Park - 55+ Senior Housing

Metro Gardens

The Brooks House
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603 S 1st St

1055 Vermont

162-164 Topeka Ave

Tamien Station

The Kelsey Ayer Station

Capri Apartments

Fourth St. Apartments

Kerley Drive Apartments 1445-1455

Gran Valle Apartments

Woodland apartments
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Metro Gardens

357 Willow St

39-0008

First Street Manor

Koi Creek

Tao Apartments

The Ruckers Mansion

Berkeley Square Apartments

345 N 3rd St

Town House
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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 | $2,769 | $1,420 | $3,731 |
| College Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,455 | $1,100 | $5,291 |
| College Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,411 | $995 | $10,000+ |
| College Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,268 | $2,789 | $9,628 |
| College Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,269 | $1,585 | $5,811 |
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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. 1055 Vermont has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,695. 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 - Fall 2026 (Other) | 2BR,2BA | $995 |
| 1055 Vermont | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| 875 Northrup St | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| Japantown Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,822 |
| 39-0008 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
| Westwood Properties | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
| 232 N 8th St | 1 Bed 1 Bath Corner | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| Westwood Ambassador | 1-bdrm unit 22 | 1BR,1BA | $1,941 |
| Cinnabar Commons | 1 Bedroom | Studio,1BA | $2,045 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Park, CA
As of May 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the College Park area is the $3.20 price per square foot 333 Santana Row Model at 333 Santana Row, Unit #208 in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,000. The second greatest value College Park apartment is the 2BD, 2BTH A Model at Villas Willow Glen starting at $3,470 with a $3.36 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 333 Santana Row, Unit #208 | 333 Santana Row | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.20 |
| Villas Willow Glen | 2BD, 2BTH A | 2BR,2BA | $3.36 |
| Moorpark Garden Apartments | 2 Bedroom Townhouse W/D Patio and Balcony | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.30 |
| Villa Torino | The Firenze | 1BR,1BA | $3.40 |
| 27 North - Student Housing Apartments | 2D Private Attached - Spring 2026 (Other) | 2BR,2BA | $2.19 |
| 101 San Fernando | Plan 1C | 1BR,1BA | $3.40 |
| Tamarack Apartment Homes | 1x1.5 TH W/BALCONY | 1BR,1.5BA | $3.44 |
| Japantown Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.96 |
| 39-0008 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $3.36 |
| 232 N 8th St | 1 Bed 1 Bath Corner | 1BR,1BA | $3.45 |
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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 $2,045.
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 $17,052.
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 25 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 $393 which is $16,659 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in College Park.
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