
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Colonial Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,036 (98 Rentals)


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Park Kiely

4775 Atherton Ave

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Colonial, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Colonial?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colonial Studio Apartments | $2,668 | $972 | $4,098 |
Colonial 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,267 | $1,036 | $9,636 |
| Colonial 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,075 | $1,233 | $7,821 |
| Colonial 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,540 | $1,460 | $9,171 |
| Colonial 4 Bedroom Apartments | $9,516 | $6,381 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Colonial Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Colonial?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Colonial is under $2,250.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Colonial?
The cheapest apartment in Colonial is Stevens Creek which is listed at $1,036, while the average apartment in Colonial costs $3,425.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Colonial?
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 52 regular apartments in Colonial 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 Colonial?
Cheap apartments in Colonial have an average cost of $610 which is $2,815 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Colonial.
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