Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Colonial Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $900 (160 Rentals)

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925 Ravenscourt Ave, Unit 3
$2,495
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925 Ravenscourt Ave, Unit 3

925 Ravenscourt AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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The Grove
$2,652 - $3,216
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The Grove

1919 Fruitdale AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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$2,750

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831 Opal Dr

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Maxwell at Bascom
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$2,999 - $9,467
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Maxwell at Bascom

1350 S Bascom AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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Lynhaven
$3,246 - $6,838
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Lynhaven

919 S Winchester BlvdSan Jose, CA 95128
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Colonial, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Colonial Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Colonial area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Stevens Creek priced from $972. 88 Saratoga Avenue Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,004. Here are the most affordable Colonial apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stevens CreekStudioStudio,1BA$972
88 Saratoga Avenue ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,004
Dry Creek Crossing2x12BR,1BA$1,272
23 Fifty BascomStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,695
North Colonial House1B/1BA - Medium1BR,1BA$1,895
Campbell HouseStudioStudio,1BA$1,950
Colonial House ApartmentsRemodeled 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,075
Cherry Creek1BR, 1 BA1BR,1BA$2,090
David AvenueOne Bedroom - 60% AMI1BR,1BA$2,095
Park KielyS1Studio,1BA$2,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Colonial, CA

As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Colonial 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 Colonial apartment is the 2nd floor over looking pond Model at Boynton Brooks starting at $2,795 with a $2.72 price per square foot in the Northlake neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Colonial apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
333 Santana Row, Unit #208333 Santana Row2BR,1.5BA$3.20
Boynton Brooks2nd floor over looking pond2BR,2BA$2.72
Oliva ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$3.08
3002 Magliocco Dr2/12BR,1BA$2.88
925 Ravenscourt Ave, Unit 3925 Ravenscourt Ave2BR,1BA$3.12
Colonial House ApartmentsRemodeled 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.92
Pruneyard Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.14
North Colonial House1 Bedroom - S1BR,1BA$3.20
Stevens CreekStudioStudio ,1BA$2.28
88 Saratoga Avenue ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.38

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including San Jose. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 $2,100.

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 $5,616.

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 29 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 $300 which is $5,316 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Colonial.

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