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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Colonial Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,000 (66 Rentals)
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816 Opal Dr
San JoseCA95117
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Sycamore Park
398 Boynton AveSan Jose, CA 95117
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$1,893 - $3,308Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 15
Los Gatos Landing
2130 Southwest ExpySan Jose, CA 95126
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Rosa Crest Studio
394 Boynton AveSan Jose, CA 95117
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$1,900 - $3,534Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
eaves West Valley
700 S Saratoga AveSan Jose, CA 95129
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Colonial Way Apartments
3051 Colonial WaySan Jose, CA 95128
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Campbell House
1405 Phelps AveSan Jose, CA 95117
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$1,986 - $3,3041 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Regency & Lexington
1315 Eden AveSan Jose, CA 95117
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Park Kiely
355 Kiely BlvdSan Jose, CA 95129
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$2,000 - $2,3001 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
North Colonial House
357 Richfield DrSan Jose, CA 95129
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Colonial House Apartments
3052 Colonial WaySan Jose, CA 95128
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1100 Ranchero Way
1100 Ranchero WaySan Jose, CA 95117
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The Terrace Apartments
3615 Greenlee DrSan Jose, CA 95117
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4775 Atherton Ave
4775 Atherton AveSan Jose, CA 95130
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Ranchero Palms
1175 Ranchero WaySan Jose, CA 95117
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Trestles Apartments
1566 Scott StSan Jose, CA 95126
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Page Street Studios
333 Page StSan Jose, CA 95126
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The Dudley Apartments
355 Santana RowSan Jose, CA 95128
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Turnleaf Apartments
3201 Loma Verde DrSan Jose, CA 95117
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1137 Roewill Dr
1137 Roewill DrSan Jose, CA 95117
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Ranchero Grove Apartments
1125 Ranchero WaySan Jose, CA 95117
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Ranchero Apartments
1054-1060 Ranchero WaySan Jose, CA 95117
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The Brooks House
655 Richmond AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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Atherton Terrace
4809 Atherton AveSan Jose, CA 95130
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3137 Cadillac Dr
3137 Cadillac DrSan Jose, CA 95117
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Surrey Square Apartments
1661-1671 Hamilton AveSan Jose, CA 95125
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3200 Cadillac Dr
3200 Cadillac DrSan Jose, CA 95117
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Welcome to Cadillac Apartments
3189 Cadillac DrSan Jose, CA 95117
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Marlboro Manor Apartments
2065 Marlboro CtSan Jose, CA 95128
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Saratoga Grove Apartments
4060 Williams RdSan Jose, CA 95117
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The Monterey Apartments
3510 Moorpark AveSan Jose, CA 95117
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Bundy Ave
401 Bundy AveSan Jose, CA 95117
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Driftwood Apartments
1390 Castlemont AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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1235 Leigh Apartments
1235 Leigh AveSan Jose, CA 95126
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Hamilton Villa
4515 Hamilton AveSan Jose, CA 95130
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Menden Manor
1617 Mendenhall DrSan Jose, CA 95130
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Bascom House Apt
2520-2530 S Bascom AveSan Jose, CA 95124
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Saratoga Gardens Condominiums
1230-1240 San Tomas Aquino RdSan Jose, CA 95117
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Alden Way Apartments
3538 Alden WaySan Jose, CA 95117
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470 Apartments
470 Boynton AveSan Jose, CA 95117
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Country Lane Apartments
4760 Country LnSan Jose, CA 95129
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Fruitdale Gardens
1489 Fruitdale AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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Pauline Apartments
2306-2322 Pauline DrSan Jose, CA 95124
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Colonial House South
435 Richfield DrSan Jose, CA 95129
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2307 Pauline Dr
2307 Pauline DrSan Jose, CA 95124
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Florentine Villa Apartments
285 Richfield DrSan Jose, CA 95129
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Raintree Apartments
1058 S Winchester BlvdSan Jose, CA 95128
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$1,004 - $4,049Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
88 Saratoga Avenue Apartments
80 Saratoga AveSanta Clara, CA 95051
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$1,018 - $3,465Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
23 Fifty Bascom
2350 S Bascom AveCampbell, CA 95008
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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 | $2,527 | $1,004 | $3,655 |
| Colonial 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,128 | $1,071 | $10,000+ |
| Colonial 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,945 | $1,276 | $10,000+ |
| Colonial 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,672 | $1,464 | $8,374 |
| Colonial 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,031 | $4,899 | $9,828 |
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There are currently 66 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Colonial Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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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 88 Saratoga Avenue Apartments priced from $1,004. 23 Fifty Bascom has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,018. Here are the most affordable Colonial apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| 88 Saratoga Avenue Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,004 |
| 23 Fifty Bascom | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,018 |
| The Dudley Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,687 |
| Joseph Manor | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
| Rosa Crest Studio | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
| eaves West Valley | 405 | Studio,1BA | $1,900 |
| Campbell House | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,950 |
| North Colonial House | 1B/1BA - Medium | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
| Coffeetree Apartments | Remodel Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,000 |
| 1235 Leigh Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,050 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Colonial, CA
As of February 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Colonial area is the $2.55 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Menden Manor in the in the West San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Colonial apartment is the 4162 Hamilton Ave Model at 4162 Hamilton Ave, Unit 2 starting at $2,999 with a $2.73 price per square foot in the Fruitvale neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Colonial apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Menden Manor | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.55 |
| 4162 Hamilton Ave, Unit 2 | 4162 Hamilton Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.73 |
| Boynton Brooks | End UNIT | 2BR,1BA | $2.79 |
| Central Park Apartments | Standard Broadway | 2BR,2BA | $2.99 |
| Redwood Apartments | 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $2.97 |
| Village of Taxco | Large 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.03 |
| Colonial House Apartments | Remodeled 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.92 |
| North Colonial House | 1B/1BA - Medium | 1BR,1BA | $2.86 |
| The Dudley Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.98 |
| 88 Saratoga Avenue Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.38 |
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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 $2,050.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Colonial?
The cheapest apartment in Colonial is 23 Fifty Bascom which is listed at $1,071, while the average apartment in Colonial costs $6,574.
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 53 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 $357 which is $6,217 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Colonial.
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