Cheap Homes for Rent in Colonial Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $2,200 (10 Rentals)

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property at 117 Adler Ave

117 Adler Ave

CampbellCA95008
property at 1281 Saratoga Ave

1281 Saratoga Ave

San JoseCA95129

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property at 399 Dunster Dr

399 Dunster Dr

CampbellCA95008

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 Page Street Studios priced from $1,234. eaves West Valley has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,970. Here are the most affordable Colonial apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Page Street StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$1,234
eaves West Valley405Studio,1BA$1,970
Colonial House Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,980

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Colonial, CA

As of May 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Colonial area is the $2.88 price per square foot Bernini Model at Livorno Square in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,005. The second greatest value Colonial apartment is the 925 Ravenscourt Ave Model at 925 Ravenscourt Ave, Unit 2 starting at $2,495 with a $2.94 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Livorno SquareBernini2BR,1BA$2.88
925 Ravenscourt Ave, Unit 2925 Ravenscourt Ave2BR,1BA$2.94
The Aegena Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2.73
Central Park ApartmentsStandard Manhattan2BR,2BA$3.19
2928 Magliocco Dr,2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.16
West Park ApartmentsThe Southern1BR,1BA$3.16
Colonial House South1 Bd 1 Ba1BR,1BA$3.14
2080 Fruitdale Ave1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.20
Colonial House Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.00
Page Street StudiosStudioStudio ,1BA$2.88

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Frequently Asked Questions about Colonial

What type of rentals are currently available in Colonial?

There are currently 1908 Apartments for Rent in Colonial, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,234 to $17,532. There are also 30 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Colonial ranging from $2,200 to $7,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Colonial?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Colonial ranges from $2,200 to $7,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,687.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Colonial?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Colonial range from $3,300 to $8,736, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,650 to $7,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $5,950 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $6,482.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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