
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Communications Hill Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,400 (5 Rentals)
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Communications Hill, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Communications Hill?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Communications Hill Studio Apartments | $2,413 | $1,845 | $5,555 |
Communications Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,012 | $1,460 | $6,913 |
Communications Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,672 | $2,595 | $7,304 |
Communications Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,680 | $3,032 | $4,099 |
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Cheapest Available Communications Hill Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Communications Hill area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Village at Willow Glen priced from $1,460. Orchard Glen has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,816. Here are the most affordable Communications Hill apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Village at Willow Glen | Building A | 1BR,1BA | $1,460 |
Orchard Glen | 1x1 Junior | 1BR,1BA | $1,816 |
The Woods Apartments | Sycamore | Studio,1BA | $2,025 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Communications Hill, CA
As of May 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Communications Hill area is the $3.19 price per square foot 2x2F-1065-p1 Model at Latitude 37 in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,400. The second greatest value Communications Hill apartment is the Bella Sole Model at Bella Villagio starting at $3,129 with a $2.99 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Communications Hill apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Latitude 37 | 2x2F-1065-p1 | 2BR,2BA | $3.19 |
Bella Villagio | Bella Sole | 2BR,2BA | $2.99 |
Almaden Terrace Apartment Homes | D-3X2 | 3BR,2BA | $3.52 |
Avana San Jose | 2BD/1BA Plan B | 2BR,1BA | $3.54 |
Rosewalk Apartment Homes | Residence 1 Luxury | 1BR,1BA | $3.55 |
Avalon Willow Glen | 808 | 1BR,1BA | $3.51 |
Almaden | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $3.41 |
Village at Willow Glen | Building A | 1BR,1BA | $2.43 |
Cherrywood Apartments | The Sycamore | Studio ,1BA | $4.69 |
Orchard Glen | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.79 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Communications Hill Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Communications Hill?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Communications Hill is under $2,874.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Communications Hill?
The cheapest apartment in Communications Hill is Village at Willow Glen which is listed at $1,460, while the average apartment in Communications Hill costs $3,740.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Communications Hill?
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 4 regular apartments in Communications Hill 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 Communications Hill?
Cheap apartments in Communications Hill have an average cost of $368 which is $3,372 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Communications Hill.
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