
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Dartmouth Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,000 (132 Rentals)
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Cherrywood Apartments

Almaden Lake Village

One Pearl Place

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Village Green Apartments

Park West Apartments

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Avana Almaden

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5613 Hoffman Ct, Unit D

1807 Bradford Way

5678 Via Monte Dr
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780 Sobrato Drive

1588 Blossom Hill

1641 Merrill

1797 Bradford Way

1793 Bradford Way

5743 Via Monte Dr

1738 Ross Cor

5724 Tucson Dr

856 Canfield Ct

4921 Canto Dr
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1808 Donna Ln

1651-1653 Merriton Ct

5851 El Zuparko Dr

5653 Via Monte Dr

4989 Edgar Ct

4915 Canto Dr

5895 El Dori Dr

5730 ABCD Tucson Dr

5747 Almaden Rd

5718 Tucson Dr
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1122 Mesa Dr

5835 El Zuparko Dr

1175 Mesa Dr

5590 Clovercrest Dr

5860 El Zuparko Dr

5601 Hoffman Ct

5714 Via Monte Dr

868 Canfield Ct

5718 Via Monte Dr

5621 Hoffman Ct
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5710 Tucson Dr

5683 Tucson Dr

14420 Union Ave

Ross Creek Village

5440 Dellwood Way

877 W Branham Ln

1150 Mesa Dr

5876-5878 Dori Dr

1715 Ross Cir

1791 Bradford Way
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Dartmouth, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dartmouth?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dartmouth Studio Apartments | $2,220 | $1,700 | $2,465 |
| Dartmouth 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,811 | $2,188 | $3,576 |
| Dartmouth 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,167 | $2,495 | $4,566 |
| Dartmouth 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,683 | $3,495 | $4,107 |
| Dartmouth 4 Bedroom Apartments | $10,841 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 132 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Dartmouth Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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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 $1,700. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park West Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,700 |
| Cherrywood Apartments | The Sycamore | Studio,1BA | $2,465 |
| Village Green Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,520 |
| View at Blossom Hill | 1x1 A | 1BR,1BA | $2,576 |
| Avana Almaden | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $2,640 |
| Del Coronado Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2,788 |
| Almaden Lake Village | One Bedroom A1C | 1BR,1BA | $2,975 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dartmouth, CA
As of March 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dartmouth area is the $2.73 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Del Coronado Apartments in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $2,788. The second greatest value Dartmouth apartment is the 1A Model at Avana Almaden starting at $2,640 with a $3.77 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Del Coronado Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.73 |
| Avana Almaden | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $3.77 |
| View at Blossom Hill | 1X1 C | 1BR,1BA | $5.43 |
| Village Green Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.96 |
| Almaden Lake Village | One Bedroom A1C | 1BR,1BA | $4.76 |
| Cherrywood Apartments | The Sycamore | Studio ,1BA | $5.71 |
| Park West Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $5.00 |
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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 Village Green Apartments which is listed at $2,520, while the average apartment in Dartmouth costs $10,841.
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 6 regular apartments in Dartmouth that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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