Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cypress Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $800 (14 Rentals)

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Ranchero Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ranchero Apartments

1054-1060 Ranchero WaySan Jose, CA 95117
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Cheri Lin Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cheri Lin Apartments

1100 Ranchero WaySan Jose, CA 95117
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401 Bundy Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

401 Bundy Ave

401 Bundy AveSan Jose, CA 95117
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2392 Sutter Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2392 Sutter Ave

2392 Sutter AveSanta Clara, CA 95050
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Cypress, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cypress Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cypress area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at 88 Saratoga Avenue Apartments priced from $1,004. Rosa Crest Studio has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,895. Here are the most affordable Cypress apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
88 Saratoga Avenue ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,004
Rosa Crest StudioStudioStudio,1BA$1,895
Park KielyS1Studio,1BA$2,100
Boynton Greens Apartments1 br1BR,1BA$2,350
eaves West Valley6651BR,1BA$2,415

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cypress, CA

As of June 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cypress area is the $3.71 price per square foot C4-3Bx3B-Third Floor Model at Buckingham Place Apartments in the in the Rancho Rinconada neighborhood starting from $4,750. The second greatest value Cypress apartment is the 333 Santana Row Model at 333 Santana Row, Unit #208 starting at $4,000 with a $3.20 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cypress apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Buckingham Place ApartmentsC4-3Bx3B-Third Floor3BR,3BA$3.71
333 Santana Row, Unit #208333 Santana Row2BR,1.5BA$3.20
Moorpark Garden Apartments2 Bedroom Townhouse W/D Patio and Balcony2BR,1.5BA$3.30
3524 Olsen Dr, Unit Olsen Back Unit3524 Olsen Dr2BR,1BA$3.67
Boynton BrooksDown stairs unit1BR,1BA$2.86
3730 Underwood Dr, Unit 23730 Underwood Dr1BR,1BA$2.86
Viva Apartments1x1LU1BR,1BA$3.37
eaves West Valley6651BR,1BA$3.63
Boynton Greens Apartments1 br1BR,1BA$3.56
88 Saratoga Avenue ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.38

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Going to college in San Jose? Our local expert gives you the inside scoop on the best neighborhoods to live near Near SJSU, SCU, SJCC, and EVC

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Cypress, San Jose, CA

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities and towns across the United States, including San Jose. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cypress Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Cypress?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Cypress is under $3,265.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cypress?

The cheapest apartment in Cypress is 88 Saratoga Avenue Apartments which is listed at $1,071, while the average apartment in Cypress costs $4,841.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cypress?

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 20 regular apartments in Cypress 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 Cypress?

Cheap apartments in Cypress have an average cost of $927 which is $3,914 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cypress.

Expert Rental Resources

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