
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Commodore Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $921 (50 Rentals)
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Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments - 55 years+

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283 McCreery Ave, Unit Studio

68 Pala Ave

Japantown Senior Apartments

Hawthorn Senior Apartments

241 Pamela Ave, Unit 4

The Fairways

684 Modern Ice Dr

Parkside Terrace
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460 N 3rd St

631 Jackson St

Vela Apartments

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710 N 2nd St

263 E Hedding St

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67 E Hedding St, Unit SI FL0-ID1737

Peppertree Apartments

Amberwood Apartments
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73 E Hedding St, Unit SI FL0-ID1738

Mabuhay Court Apartments

Miraido Village

Gadberry Courts Apartments

Villa Hermosa

Brookwood Terrace

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Villa de Guadalupe

Monte Vista Senior Affordable Apartments
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Clayburn Apartments

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2237 Luz Ave

Gran Valle Apartments

Belovida at Newbury Park 55+ Senior Community

McKee Apartments

First Street Manor

Tao Apartments

Jackson Place Apartments
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1040-1058 N. 4th St, San Jose

Palm Court Apartments

1841 Parkview Green Cir

ReNew Twenty50

650 N 15th St

Marquis

708 N 1st St

Bayshore Estates

716 North First Street

247 N Capitol Ave
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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 | $2,674 | $1,700 | $3,591 |
| Commodore 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,206 | $1,699 | $4,605 |
| Commodore 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,079 | $2,158 | $10,000+ |
| Commodore 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,614 | $2,380 | $6,036 |
| Commodore 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,690 | $4,690 | $4,690 |
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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 1 Bed unit found at Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments - 55 years+ priced from $1,699. Japantown Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,706. Here are the most affordable Commodore apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments - 55 years+ | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,699 |
| Japantown Senior Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,706 |
| Hawthorn Senior Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,709 |
| The Fairways | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,809 |
| Parkside Terrace | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,980 |
| Vela Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,250 |
| eaves San Jose | 330 | Studio,1BA | $2,475 |
| ReNew Twenty50 | Mabury | 1BR,1BA | $2,639 |
| Peppertree Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,699 |
| Amberwood Apartments | 1 bed/1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,700 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Commodore, CA
As of August 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Commodore area is the $4.42 price per square foot B3u - 2BR 2BA Flat Model at Exhibit at J Town in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,674. The second greatest value Commodore apartment is the Aspen Model at Woodland Meadow starting at $3,122 with a $3.73 price per square foot in the Berryessa 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exhibit at J Town | B3u - 2BR 2BA Flat | 2BR,2BA | $4.42 |
| Woodland Meadow | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $3.73 |
| The Esplanade | Plan 1B | 1BR,1BA | $4.34 |
| Willow Lake | Maple | 1BR,1BA | $4.19 |
| The Fairways | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments - 55 years+ | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.55 |
| Amberwood Apartments | 1 bed/1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $4.14 |
| ReNew Twenty50 | Mabury | 1BR,1BA | $4.17 |
| Peppertree Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $4.48 |
| Parkside Terrace | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.37 |
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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 $2,700.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Commodore?
The cheapest apartment in Commodore is Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments - 55 years+ which is listed at $1,699, while the average apartment in Commodore costs $3,519.
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 3 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 $327 which is $3,192 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Commodore.
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