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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Colonial Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,000 (72 Rentals)
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from $1,875Studio Apartments Available Jul 9
The Colonial House
1560 San Tomas Aquino RdSan Jose, CA 95130
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Colonial House Apartments
3052 Colonial WaySan Jose, CA 95128
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David Avenue
3080 David AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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North Colonial House
357 Richfield DrSan Jose, CA 95129
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eaves West Valley
700 S Saratoga AveSan Jose, CA 95129
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The Aegena Apartments
1290 San Tomas Aquino RdSan Jose, CA 95117
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The Grove
1919 Fruitdale AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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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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Redwood Apartments
3990 Hamilton AveSan Jose, CA 95130
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Village of Taxco
1324 S WinchesterSan Jose, CA 95128
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Boynton Greens Apartments
458 Boynton AveSan Jose, CA 95117
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Northlake Ambassador Apartments
380 Northlake DrSan Jose, CA 95117
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The Terrace Apartments
3615 Greenlee DrSan Jose, CA 95117
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Saratoga Savoy Apartments
1225-1255 Saratoga AveSan Jose, CA 95129
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West Park Apartments
3200 Payne AveSan Jose, CA 95117
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Saratoga Gardens Condominiums
1230-1240 San Tomas Aquino RdSan Jose, CA 95117
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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 | $2,568 | $1,234 | $7,100 |
| Colonial 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,136 | $1,980 | $6,525 |
| Colonial 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,254 | $2,300 | $10,000+ |
| Colonial 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,997 | $3,150 | $8,736 |
| Colonial 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,032 | $6,482 | $7,582 |
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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 Page Street Studios priced from $1,234. Surrey Square Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,700. 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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| Page Street Studios | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,234 |
| Surrey Square Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,700 |
| Rosa Crest Studio | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
| Colonial House Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,980 |
| David Avenue | a60 | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
| Coffeetree Apartments | Remodel Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,000 |
| The Pines Apartments | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
| The Aegena Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,025 |
| The Grove | Ruby- 475 sq ft | Studio,1BA | $2,050 |
| Joseph Manor | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,050 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Colonial, CA
As of June 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Colonial area is the $2.69 price per square foot 334 Santana Row Model at 334 Santana Row, Unit #300M in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $5,500. The second greatest value Colonial apartment is the Broadway-Remodel Model at Central Park Apartments starting at $2,750 with a $2.99 price per square foot in the South San Jose 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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| 334 Santana Row, Unit #300M | 334 Santana Row | 2BR,2BA | $2.69 |
| Central Park Apartments | Broadway-Remodel | 2BR,2BA | $2.99 |
| Creekside Apartments | Plan D | 2BR,2BA | $3.21 |
| The Greenery Apartment Homes | Juniper | 2BR,1BA | $3.24 |
| Meridian at Midtown | B2 | 1BR,1BA | $3.29 |
| West Park Apartments | The Southern | 1BR,1BA | $3.09 |
| Colonial House South | 1 Bd 1 Ba | 1BR,1BA | $3.14 |
| The Terrace Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.30 |
| Colonial House Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.00 |
| Page Street Studios | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.88 |
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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.
Getting Around the Colonial Neighborhood in San Jose, CA
Walk Score®
85 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
79 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
43 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 The Pines Apartments which is listed at $1,950, while the average apartment in Colonial costs $7,032.
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 25 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 $139 which is $6,893 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Colonial.
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