Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Deer Run Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,100 (9 Rentals)

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Eden Palms Apartments
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Eden Palms Apartments

5398 Monterey RdSan Jose, CA 95111
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Monterey Manor

5330 Monterey HwySan Jose, CA 95111
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Deer Run, San Jose, CA Local Guide

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 Thornbridge Apartments priced from $1,795. Orchard Glen has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,816. Here are the most affordable Deer Run apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Thornbridge ApartmentsThe BridgescapeStudio,1BA$1,795
Orchard Glen1x1 Junior1BR,1BA$1,816
The Woods ApartmentsSycamoreStudio,1BA$2,025

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Deer Run, CA

As of May 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Deer Run area is the $2.76 price per square foot Verde Model at La Moraga Apartments in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $2,979. The second greatest value Deer Run apartment is the 3 Beds, 2 baths Model at Foothills Apartments starting at $3,395 with a $3.23 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
La Moraga ApartmentsVerde2BR,2BA$2.76
Foothills Apartments3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$3.23
Blossom HillMedium 2 Bd 1 Bth Cozy2BR,1BA$3.23
Orchard Park ApartmentsPeachwell2BR,2BA$3.34
Villa Veneto at Palm ValleyIl Palermo1BR,1BA$3.55
Bella VillagioBella Cielo1BR,1BA$3.28
Santa Palmia at Palm ValleyIl Greco1BR,1BA$3.26
Palma Sorrento at Palm ValleyLa Spezia1BR,1BA$3.52
Charlotte Park Apartments1B1B1BR,1BA$3.40
Blossom Oaks ApartmentsSpringwell1BR,1BA$3.50

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Deer Run, San Jose, CA

Ranked #243

Among neighborhoods in San Jose, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Deer Run Neighborhood in San Jose, CA

Walk Score®

35 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

53 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

43 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $2,689.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Deer Run?

The cheapest apartment in Deer Run is Orchard Glen which is listed at $1,816, while the average apartment in Deer Run costs $4,800.

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 8 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 $305 which is $4,495 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Deer Run.

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