
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Creekside Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,600 (35 Rentals)
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Orchard Glen

Thornbridge

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San Marino

Garden Park Village

3822 Seven Trees Blvd

563 Branham Ln E
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429 Osgood Ct

5236 Snow Dr

5200 Snow Dr

5186 Snow Dr

5226 Snow Dr

3167 Locke Dr

3159-3161 Locke Dr

470 E Branham Way
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3455 Sugarcreek Ct

5262 Snow Dr

5268-5272 Snow Dr

5159 Snow Dr

476 Branham Ln E

5208 Snow Dr

5182 Snow Dr

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Creekside, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Creekside?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creekside Studio Apartments | $1,910 | $1,699 | $2,478 |
| Creekside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,341 | $1,927 | $2,794 |
| Creekside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,325 | $2,592 | $3,773 |
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There are currently 35 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the Creekside Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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Cheapest Available Creekside Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Creekside area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Thornbridge priced from $1,826. Orchard Glen has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,977. Here are the most affordable Creekside apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thornbridge | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,826 |
| Orchard Glen | 1 BR, 1 BA - Junior - 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1,977 |
| Foxdale | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,318 |
| Terra House Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,478 |
| San Marino | The Del Rey | 1BR,1BA | $2,489 |
| Lion Villas | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2,753 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Creekside, CA
As of May 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Creekside area is the $3.44 price per square foot 2x1 Model at Lion Villas in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $2,753. The second greatest value Creekside apartment is the Acapulco Model at San Marino starting at $2,745 with a $3.86 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Creekside apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lion Villas | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.44 |
| San Marino | Acapulco | 1BR,1BA | $3.86 |
| Foxdale | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.16 |
| Orchard Glen | 1 BR, 1 BA - Junior - 60% | 1BR,1BA | $4.06 |
| Terra House Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $5.41 |
| Thornbridge | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.45 |
| 4666 Tango Way, Unit 2 | 4666 Tango Way | Studio ,1BA | $5.67 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCreekside, San Jose, CA
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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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2.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Creekside Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Creekside?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Creekside is under $2,753.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Creekside?
The cheapest apartment in Creekside is Orchard Glen which is listed at $1,977, while the average apartment in Creekside costs $3,490.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Creekside?
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 14 regular apartments in Creekside that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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