Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Commodore Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $900 (14 Rentals)

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Villa de Guadalupe
1 Bedroom Apartments

Villa de Guadalupe

2151 Plaza De GuadalupeSan Jose, CA 95116
Senior Living
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Miraido Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Miraido Village

520-566 N 6th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Brookwood Terrace
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Brookwood Terrace

1346 E San Antonio StSan Jose, CA 95116
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Arbor Terraces
1 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor Terraces

2768 McKee RdSan Jose, CA 95127
Senior Living
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Clayburn Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clayburn Apartments

67 N Jackson AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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Alum Rock Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Alum Rock Apartments

1528-1530 Alum Rock AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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Commodore, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Commodore Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Commodore area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Villa de Guadalupe priced from $178. Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,759. Here are the most affordable Commodore apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Villa de Guadalupe1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$178
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,759
1040-1058 N. 4th St, San JoseStudioStudio,1BA$1,950
Vela ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,987
Japantown Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,015

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Commodore, CA

As of October 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Commodore area is the $3.04 price per square foot Regent Model at The Esplanade in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,549. The second greatest value Commodore apartment is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Villa de Guadalupe starting at $178 with a $0.18 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The EsplanadeRegent3BR,3BA$3.04
Villa de Guadalupe1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.18
Woodland MeadowAspen1BR,1BA$3.47
Willow LakeMaple1BR,1BA$3.48
MarquisB11BR,1BA$3.72
Palm Court Apartments2X12BR,1BA$3.85
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.64
790 14th N St, Unit 790 N 14th 1 bdrm Dplx790 14th N St1BR,1BA$3.72
Japantown Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.28
Parkside Terrace1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.78

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Commodore, San Jose, CA

Ranked #284

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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!

Getting Around the Commodore Neighborhood in San Jose, CA

Walk Score®

52 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

67 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

58 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

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 $2,549.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Commodore?

The cheapest apartment in Commodore is Villa de Guadalupe which is listed at $178, while the average apartment in Commodore costs $4,338.

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 15 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 $538 which is $3,800 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Commodore.

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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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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