Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cory Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,000 (16 Rentals)

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Miranda Village
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Miranda Village

2094 Forest AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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1646 Davis StSan Jose, CA 95126
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1220 N Bascom AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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Cory, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cory Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cory area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at 88 Saratoga Avenue Apartments priced from $1,004. eaves West Valley has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,875. Here are the most affordable Cory apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
88 Saratoga Avenue ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,004
eaves West Valley405Studio,1BA$1,875
Regency & LexingtonRegency - a501BR,1BA$1,923
Coffeetree ApartmentsRemodel StudioStudio,1BA$2,000
The GroveBungalowStudio,1BA$2,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cory, CA

As of November 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cory area is the $3.18 price per square foot Plan 3 Model at Mosaic Apartments in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,723. The second greatest value Cory apartment is the Fifth Ave-Remodel Model at Central Park Apartments starting at $3,700 with a $3.30 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cory apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Mosaic ApartmentsPlan 32BR,2BA$3.18
Central Park ApartmentsFifth Ave-Remodel3BR,2BA$3.30
Avalon on the AlamedaB4-UF2BR,2BA$3.25
Normandy Park2x1.5rw2BR,1.5BA$3.33
Avalon Morrison ParkB1T2BR,2.5BA$3.23
Civic Plaza ApartmentsMedium 2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.83
Creekside ApartmentsPlan D2BR,2BA$3.34
Livorno SquareBattista1BR,1BA$3.28
Ranchero PalmsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.14
88 Saratoga Avenue ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.38

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Cory, San Jose, CA

Ranked #44

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Cory Neighborhood in San Jose, CA

Walk Score®

82 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

81 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

45 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cory Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Cory?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Cory is under $2,295.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cory?

The cheapest apartment in Cory is 88 Saratoga Avenue Apartments which is listed at $1,071, while the average apartment in Cory costs $6,574.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cory?

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 24 regular apartments in Cory 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 Cory?

Cheap apartments in Cory have an average cost of $224 which is $6,350 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cory.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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A Local Expert's Guide to the Top 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods for Renters in San Jose

Written by: Shannon Hilson

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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