652 N 2nd St
San JoseCA95112
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Commodore Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $900 (48 Rentals)
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$1,437 - $2,807Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Vela Apartments
2358 Aum Rock AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments
399 East CtSan Jose, CA 95116
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249 Pamela Ave, Unit 7
249 Pamela AveSan Jose, CA 95116
925 N Bayshore Rd W
San JoseCA95112
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Parkside Terrace
463 Wooster AveSan Jose, CA 95116
1416 Rue Avati
San JoseCA95131
631 Jackson St
San JoseCA95112
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$2,496 - $4,223
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1700 Newbury Park DrSan Jose, CA 95133
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226-228 Oakland Ave
San JoseCA95116
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220 Pamela Ave, Unit 3
220 Pamela AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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ReNew Twenty50
2050 McKee RdSan Jose, CA 95116
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Amberwood Apartments
1543 Ambergrove DrSan Jose, CA 95131
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eaves San Jose
1895 N Capitol AveSan Jose, CA 95132
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67 E Hedding St, Unit SI FL0-ID1737
67 E Hedding StSan Jose, CA 95112
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ReNew Berryessa
1265 N Capitol AveSan Jose, CA 95132
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Willow Lake
1331 Lakeshore CirSan Jose, CA 95131
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$2,912 - $11,269Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Sixth & Jackson
620 N 6th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Peppertree Apartments
2811 McKee RdSan Jose, CA 95127
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Miraido Village
520-566 N 6th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Gadberry Courts Apartments
2555 Alum Rock AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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Brookwood Terrace
1346 E San Antonio StSan Jose, CA 95116
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SRO-Apartment Building
507 N 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Monte Vista Senior Affordable Apartments
2605 La Hacienda CtSan Jose, CA 95127
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Arbor Terraces
2768 McKee RdSan Jose, CA 95127
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Belovida at Newbury Park 55+ Senior Community
1777 Newbury Park DrSan Jose, CA 95133
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Clayburn Apartments
67 N Jackson AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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Alum Rock Apartments
1528-1530 Alum Rock AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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Gran Valle Apartments
33 E Empire StSan Jose, CA 95112
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McKee Apartments
1735-1745 Mckee RdSan Jose, CA 95116
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First Street Manor
523-530 N 1st StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Tao Apartments
544 N 4th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Jackson Place Apartments
36 N Jackson AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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Japantown Apartments
685 N 6th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Palm Court Apartments
750 N 23rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Bayshore Estates
855 N Bayshore Rd WSan Jose, CA 95112
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Pavona Apartments
760 N 7th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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708 N 1st St
708 N 1st StSan Jose, CA 95112
247 N Capitol Ave
San JoseCA95127
817 N Capitol Ave
San JoseCA95133
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The Esplanade
352 E Taylor StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Aviara
2388 Madden AveSan Jose, CA 95116
1222 Coyote Creek Ct
San JoseCA95116
756 N 11th St
San JoseCA95112
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Sofi Berryessa
750 N King RdSan Jose, CA 95133
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Marquis
817 N 10th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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800 N 8th St
800 N 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Cannery Park by Windsor
415 E Taylor StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Commodore, San Jose, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Commodore?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commodore Studio Apartments | $2,784 | $1,437 | $3,890 |
| Commodore 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,059 | $1,732 | $3,912 |
| Commodore 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,710 | $2,539 | $5,113 |
| Commodore 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,253 | $2,807 | $5,600 |
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Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 48 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Commodore Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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Cheapest Available Commodore Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Commodore area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Vela Apartments priced from $1,437. Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,732. Here are the most affordable Commodore apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Vela Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,437 |
| Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,732 |
| Parkside Terrace | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,980 |
| LINQ | S1 Income Protected | Studio,1BA | $2,496 |
| eaves San Jose | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2,603 |
| Pavona Apartments | Palermo | 1BR,1BA | $2,658 |
| Marquis | Plan 1A | 1BR,1BA | $2,667 |
| ReNew Twenty50 | Madeline | 1BR,1BA | $2,699 |
| Palm Court Apartments | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $2,699 |
| The Esplanade | Plan 1A | 1BR,1BA | $2,747 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Commodore, CA
As of April 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Commodore area is the $3.57 price per square foot 3 bed/2 bath Model at Amberwood Apartments in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,100. The second greatest value Commodore apartment is the 795 N 2nd St Model at 795 N 2nd St, Unit 1 starting at $3,550 with a $3.94 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Commodore apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Amberwood Apartments | 3 bed/2 bath | 3BR,2BA | $3.57 |
| 795 N 2nd St, Unit 1 | 795 N 2nd St | 1BR,1BA | $3.94 |
| Peppertree Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $3.50 |
| Woodland Meadow | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $3.70 |
| The Esplanade | Plan 1A | 1BR,1BA | $3.67 |
| Willow Lake | Maple | 1BR,1BA | $3.97 |
| Marquis | Plan 1B | 1BR,1BA | $4.01 |
| Palm Court Apartments | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $4.00 |
| Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| Parkside Terrace | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.37 |
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Best Local Schools in Commodore, San Jose, CA
Vinci Park Elementary
Berryessa Union Elementary School District
Public School - Grades K-5 (529)
8 out of 10
William Sheppard Middle
Alum Rock Union Elementary School District
Public School - Grades 6-8 (451)
4 out of 10
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Commodore, San Jose, and the greater San Jose area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Commodore Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Commodore?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Commodore is under $2,747.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Commodore?
The cheapest apartment in Commodore is Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments which is listed at $1,732, while the average apartment in Commodore costs $4,303.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Commodore?
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 8 regular apartments in Commodore 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 Commodore?
Cheap apartments in Commodore have an average cost of $493 which is $3,810 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Commodore.
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