Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Creekland Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,200 (26 Rentals)

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Arbor Terraces
1 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor Terraces

2768 McKee RdSan Jose, CA 95127
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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 1 Bedroom Apartments

Alum Rock Apartments

1528-1530 Alum Rock AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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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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McKee Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

McKee Apartments

1735-1745 Mckee RdSan Jose, CA 95116
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Tao Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tao Apartments

544 N 4th StSan Jose, CA 95112

Creekland, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Creekland Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Creekland area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Vela Apartments priced from $1,566. The Kelsey Ayer Station has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,566. Here are the most affordable Creekland apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vela ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,566
The Kelsey Ayer Station50% AMI StudioStudio,1BA$1,566
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,759
Westwood Properties59 S 5th St.Studio,1BA$1,800
1040-1058 N. 4th St, San JoseStudioStudio,1BA$1,835
Japantown Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,015
Vendome PlaceUnit 4Studio,1BA$2,400
The JamesS01Studio,1BA$2,505
eaves San JoseA11BR,1BA$2,544
ReNew Twenty50Madeline1BR,1BA$2,565

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Creekland, CA

As of May 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Creekland area is the $3.16 price per square foot The Capri Model at Villa Torino in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,640. The second greatest value Creekland apartment is the C2 Model at Marquis starting at $3,349 with a $3.21 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Creekland apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Villa TorinoThe Capri2BR,2BA$3.16
MarquisC22BR,2BA$3.21
Metropolitan Court Apartments5th floor1BR,1BA$2.98
Villa de Guadalupe1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.62
Country Club Villa2 Bed 2 Bath Downstairs2BR,2BA$3.18
Peppertree Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$3.32
Woodland MeadowAspen1BR,1BA$3.35
Sparta505 - Student HousingPlan F2BR,2BA$2.79
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.64
Japantown Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.28

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Creekland, San Jose, CA

Ranked #157

Among neighborhoods in San Jose, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central San Jose, CA. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Creekland Neighborhood in San Jose, CA

Walk Score®

59 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

69 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

59 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Creekland Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Creekland?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Creekland is under $2,565.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Creekland?

The cheapest apartment in Creekland is Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments which is listed at $1,759, while the average apartment in Creekland costs $4,126.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Creekland?

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 10 regular apartments in Creekland that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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