Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Dartmouth Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,000 (31 Rentals)

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View at Blossom Hill
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$2,635 - $3,633
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1001 Blossom Hill RdSan Jose, CA 95123
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Avana Almaden
$2,692 - $3,503
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Avana Almaden

1070 Foxchase DrSan Jose, CA 95123
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Oak Park Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Park Apartments

5055 Dent AveSan Jose, CA 95118
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Park Branham
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Branham

1520 Branham LnSan Jose, CA 95118
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Holly Oaks Apartments
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Holly Oaks Apartments

5500 Camden AveSan Jose, CA 95124
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Mesa Terrace
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mesa Terrace

1171 Mesa DrSan Jose, CA 95101
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Union Park Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Union Park Apartments

1977 Heimgartner LnSan Jose, CA 95124
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Dartmouth, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Dartmouth Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Dartmouth area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Park West Apartments priced from $1,750. Cherrywood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,465. Here are the most affordable Dartmouth apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park West ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,750
Cherrywood ApartmentsThe SycamoreStudio,1BA$2,465
Avana Almaden1A1BR,1BA$2,692
View at Blossom Hill2x1 B AFF2BR,1BA$3,153
One Pearl PlaceNice1BR,1BA$3,273
Almaden Lake VillageOne Bedroom A1C1BR,1BA$3,318

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dartmouth, CA

As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dartmouth 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 Dartmouth 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 Dartmouth apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1657 Merrill Dr, Unit C1657 Merrill Dr2BR,1BA$3.00
5744 Via Monte Dr, Unit 5744 Via Monte Dr. Unit C5744 Via Monte Dr2BR,1BA$3.19
One Pearl PlaceNice1BR,1BA$4.21
View at Blossom Hill2x1 A AFF2BR,1BA$4.41
Avana Almaden1A1BR,1BA$3.84
Almaden Lake VillageOne Bedroom A1C1BR,1BA$5.31
Cherrywood ApartmentsThe SycamoreStudio ,1BA$5.71
Park West ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$5.15

Beyond Campus: Finding Your Perfect San Jose Apartment in the Perfect Student Friendly Neighborhood

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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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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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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Dartmouth, San Jose, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dartmouth Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dartmouth?

The cheapest apartment in Dartmouth is Cherrywood Apartments which is listed at $2,655, while the average apartment in Dartmouth costs $12,539.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Dartmouth?

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

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Local Expert's Guide to the Top 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods for Renters in San Jose

Written by: Shannon Hilson

If you’ve spent much time in San Jose, you’ve likely heard it referred to as “the capital of Silicon Valley” a time or two, and with good reason. San Jose has it all when it comes to the modern California lifestyle and then some.

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Beyond Campus: Finding Your Perfect San Jose Student Apartment and Neighborhood

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Sunny San Jose is so much more than just an incredible place to go to school, get an education, and prepare for the next chapter of your life.

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Living and Working in San Jose: A Local Experts Guide to the Best Neighborhoods to Rent Near San Joses Top Employers

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San Jose is absolutely one of those places where your zip code and your job eventually wind up in a very serious relationship.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.

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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Written by: Lauren Harrington

I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.