Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Dartmouth Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,000 (9 Rentals)

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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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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 $1,725. Cherrywood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,395. Here are the most affordable Dartmouth apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park West ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,725
Cherrywood ApartmentsThe Beechtree1BR,1BA$2,395
Almaden Lake VillageA1A1BR,1BA$2,485

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dartmouth, CA

As of October 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dartmouth area is the $2.33 price per square foot 4th Floor Model at Mesa Terrace in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $2,825. The second greatest value Dartmouth apartment is the 5638 Hoffman Ct Model at 5638 Hoffman Ct, Unit 3 starting at $2,500 with a $2.78 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.
Mesa Terrace4th Floor3BR,2BA$2.33
5638 Hoffman Ct, Unit 35638 Hoffman Ct2BR,1BA$2.78
Village Green ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.28
One Pearl PlaceNice1BR,1BA$3.59
Avana Almaden1A1BR,1BA$3.56
Almaden Lake VillageA1A1BR,1BA$3.77
Cherrywood ApartmentsThe SycamoreStudio ,1BA$5.71
Park West ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$5.07

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Dartmouth, San Jose, CA

Ranked #289

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Dartmouth Neighborhood in San Jose, CA

Walk Score®

67 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

51 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

28 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $2,395, while the average apartment in Dartmouth costs $10,624.

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 1 regular apartments in Dartmouth 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 Dartmouth?

Cheap apartments in Dartmouth have an average cost of $353 which is $10,271 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dartmouth.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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