
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Deer Run Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $900 (30 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Deer Run area of San Jose.


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Orchard Glen

Charlotte Park Apartments

Thornbridge

Blossom Oaks Apartments

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Blossom Hill

La Moraga Apartments

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Deer Run, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Deer Run?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Run Studio Apartments | $2,146 | $995 | $3,387 |
| Deer Run 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,683 | $1,061 | $3,916 |
| Deer Run 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,307 | $2,112 | $4,923 |
| Deer Run 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,020 | $3,275 | $4,774 |
| Deer Run 4 Bedroom Apartments | $14,019 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 30 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Deer Run Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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Cheapest Available Deer Run Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Deer Run area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Blossom Valley Senior Apartments priced from $995. Orchard Glen has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,649. Here are the most affordable Deer Run apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blossom Valley Senior Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Orchard Glen | Studio - 60% | Studio,1BA | $1,649 |
| Charlotte Park Apartments | 1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,822 |
| Thornbridge | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,826 |
| The Woods Apartments | Sycamore | Studio,1BA | $2,095 |
| Blossom Oaks Apartments | Greenemere | 2BR,1BA | $2,350 |
| Santa Teresa Apartments | 1x1M | 1BR,1BA | $2,494 |
| La Moraga Apartments | Sprout | 1BR,1BA | $2,529 |
| Duo Apartments | Buttercup | Studio,1BA | $2,577 |
| Sofi Waterford Park | Willow | 1BR,1BA | $2,686 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Deer Run, CA
As of April 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Deer Run area is the $2.97 price per square foot La Florenza Model at Villa Veneto at Palm Valley in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,837. The second greatest value Deer Run apartment is the Il Bergamo Model at Palma Sorrento at Palm Valley starting at $3,977 with a $3.15 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Deer Run apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villa Veneto at Palm Valley | La Florenza | 2BR,2BA | $2.97 |
| Palma Sorrento at Palm Valley | Il Bergamo | 3BR,2BA | $3.15 |
| Foothills Apartments | 3Bdroom | 3BR,2BA | $3.42 |
| Blossom Hill | Medium 2 Bd 1 Bth Cozy | 2BR,1BA | $3.85 |
| Orchard Park Apartments | Peachwell | 2BR,2BA | $3.34 |
| Santa Palmia at Palm Valley | Il Greco | 1BR,1BA | $3.52 |
| Blossom Oaks Apartments | Bloomhurst | 2BR,1BA | $3.07 |
| La Moraga Apartments | Sprout | 1BR,1BA | $3.42 |
| Charlotte Park Apartments | 1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $2.81 |
| Blossom Valley Senior Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.53 |
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Best Local Schools in Deer Run, San Jose, CA
Davis (Caroline) Intermediate
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Deer Run Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Deer Run?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Deer Run is under $2,686.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Deer Run?
The cheapest apartment in Deer Run is Charlotte Park Apartments which is listed at $1,822, while the average apartment in Deer Run costs $14,019.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Deer Run?
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 31 regular apartments in Deer Run 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 Deer Run?
Cheap apartments in Deer Run have an average cost of $576 which is $13,443 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Deer Run.
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