
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Dairy Hill Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,500 (53 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Dairy Hill area of San Jose.


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Almaden

Almaden Terrace

Bella Villagio

Avalon Willow Glen

3045 Pearl Avenue

3106 Dakan

3195 Pearl Ave

River Glen Mobile Park
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2641 Carol Dr

811 Farm Dr

3097 Pearl Ave

2883 Old Almaden Rd

3141 Pearl Ave

2481 Skylark Dr

3163 Pearl Ave

786 Farm Dr

Mountain Shadows Mobile Home Park

843 Farm Dr
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804 Farm Dr

2681 Monterey Hwy

827 Hillsdale Ave

794 Farm Dr

Pearl Avenue Apartments

3196 Pearl Ave

3075 Pearl Ave

3114 Dakan Ct

792 Farm Dr

2871 Old Almaden
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3110 Dakan Ct

832 Farm Dr

923 Ironwood Dr

840 Farm Dr

3169 Dow Dr

2661-2667 Skylark Dr

2895 Old Almaden Rd

798 Farm Dr

3105 Dakan Ct

787 Farm Dr
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823 Farm Dr

790 Farm Dr

Almaden House

Villa Almaden Apartments

2445 Rinconada Dr

Las Ventanas

Curtner Studios

Hillview Glen Apartments

2939 Old Almaden Rd

Catalonia
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Dairy Hill, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dairy Hill?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dairy Hill Studio Apartments | $2,289 | $2,289 | $2,289 |
| Dairy Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,247 | $2,977 | $4,120 |
| Dairy Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,651 | $3,157 | $4,700 |
| Dairy Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,244 | $4,209 | $4,275 |
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There are currently 53 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Dairy Hill Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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Cheapest Available Dairy Hill Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Dairy Hill area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Almaden priced from $1,899. Rosewalk Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,977. Here are the most affordable Dairy Hill apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Almaden | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,899 |
| Rosewalk Apartment Homes | Residence 1 Luxury | 1BR,1BA | $2,977 |
| Avalon Willow Glen | 726 | 1BR,1BA | $2,995 |
| Sofi Waterford Park | Willow | 1BR,1BA | $3,022 |
| Bella Villagio | Bella Sole | 2BR,2BA | $3,157 |
| Latitude 37 | 2x2F-1065-p1 | 2BR,2BA | $3,500 |
| Almaden Terrace | 2 BR, 2 BA | 2BR,2BA | $3,700 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dairy Hill, CA
As of July 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dairy Hill area is the $3.29 price per square foot 2x2F-1065-p1 Model at Latitude 37 in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Dairy Hill apartment is the Bella Vita Model at Bella Villagio starting at $3,189 with a $3.64 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dairy Hill apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latitude 37 | 2x2F-1065-p1 | 2BR,2BA | $3.29 |
| Bella Villagio | Bella Vita | 2BR,1BA | $3.64 |
| Almaden Terrace | 2 BR, 2 BA | 2BR,2BA | $4.51 |
| Rosewalk Apartment Homes | Residence 1 Luxury | 1BR,1BA | $3.67 |
| Avalon Willow Glen | 726 | 1BR,1BA | $4.13 |
| Sofi Waterford Park | Willow | 1BR,1BA | $4.20 |
| Almaden | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.40 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dairy Hill Apartments
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Dairy Hill?
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 13 regular apartments in Dairy Hill 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 Dairy Hill?
Cheap apartments in Dairy Hill have an average cost of $1,762 which is $2,484 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dairy Hill.
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