
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Crossgate Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,000 (91 Rentals)
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Almaden Lake Village

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Village Green Apartments

5678 Via Monte Dr

1588 Blossom Hill

1641 Merrill

5653 Via Monte Dr

5621 Hoffman Ct
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5851 El Zuparko Dr

5714 Via Monte Dr

5696-5698 Chesbro Ave

5590 Clovercrest Dr

5747 Almaden Rd

1175 Mesa Dr

5683 Tucson Dr

5710 Tucson Dr

5718 Tucson Dr

4921 Canto Dr
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5860 El Zuparko Dr

5895 El Dori Dr

4915 Canto Dr

5730 ABCD Tucson Dr

5724 Tucson Dr

5601 Hoffman Ct

5835 El Zuparko Dr

1122 Mesa Dr

5718 Via Monte Dr

1738 Ross Cor
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1651-1653 Merriton Ct

5743 Via Monte Dr

5650 Hoffman Ct

5693 Almaden Expy

1715 Ross Cir

5876-5878 Dori Dr

1707 Ross Cor

5734 Tucson Dr

692-694 Chemeketa Dr

5654 Hoffman Ct
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5745-5747 Lalor Dr

5567-5569 Thornwood Dr

1369 Standwood Dr

1150 Mesa Dr

6551-6553 Crown Blvd

5440 Dellwood Way

1708 Ross Cor

1141 Carlsbad Dr

5710 Via Monte Dr

5752 Via Monte
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Crossgate, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Crossgate?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crossgate Studio Apartments | $1,795 | $1,795 | $1,795 |
| Crossgate 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,071 | $2,188 | $3,436 |
| Crossgate 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,595 | $2,400 | $4,876 |
| Crossgate 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,021 | $3,295 | $4,772 |
| Crossgate 4 Bedroom Apartments | $13,476 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 91 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Crossgate Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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Cheapest Available Crossgate Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Crossgate area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at View at Blossom Hill priced from $2,635. Avana Almaden has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,957. Here are the most affordable Crossgate apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| View at Blossom Hill | 1X1 C AFF | 1BR,1BA | $2,635 |
| Avana Almaden | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $2,957 |
| Bell Almaden | A1A | 1BR,1BA | $3,141 |
| Almaden Lake Village | One Bedroom A1C | 1BR,1BA | $3,383 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Crossgate, CA
As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Crossgate area is the $3.00 price per square foot 1657 Merrill Dr Model at 1657 Merrill Dr, Unit C in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Crossgate apartment is the 5744 Via Monte Dr Model at 5744 Via Monte Dr, Unit 5744 Via Monte Dr. Unit C starting at $2,550 with a $3.19 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Crossgate apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1657 Merrill Dr, Unit C | 1657 Merrill Dr | 2BR,1BA | $3.00 |
| 5744 Via Monte Dr, Unit 5744 Via Monte Dr. Unit C | 5744 Via Monte Dr | 2BR,1BA | $3.19 |
| Bell Almaden | A1A | 1BR,1BA | $4.09 |
| View at Blossom Hill | 2x1 A AFF | 2BR,1BA | $4.41 |
| Avana Almaden | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $4.38 |
| Almaden Lake Village | One Bedroom A1C | 1BR,1BA | $5.41 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCrossgate, San Jose, CA
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Crossgate Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Crossgate?
The cheapest apartment in Crossgate is View at Blossom Hill which is listed at $2,635, while the average apartment in Crossgate costs $13,476.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Crossgate?
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 23 regular apartments in Crossgate that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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