Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Del Mar Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,800 (33 Rentals)

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Maxwell at Bascom
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$2,950 - $8,918

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Maxwell at Bascom

1350 S Bascom AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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1860 Southwest Expy
2 Bedroom Apartments

1860 Southwest Expy

1860 Southwest ExpySan Jose, CA 95126
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2025 Beatrice Ct
1 Bedroom Apartments

2025 Beatrice Ct

2025 Beatrice CtSan Jose, CA 95128
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2041 Beatrice Ct
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2041 Beatrice Ct

2041 Beatrice CtSan Jose, CA 95128
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2100 Marlboro Ct
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2100 Marlboro Ct

2100 Marlboro CtSan Jose, CA 95128
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2050 Beatrice Ct
1 Bedroom Apartments

2050 Beatrice Ct

2050 Beatrice CtSan Jose, CA 95128
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2030 Beatrice Ct
Studio Apartments

2030 Beatrice Ct

2030 Beatrice CtSan Jose, CA 95128
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2140 Marlboro Ct
Studio Apartments

2140 Marlboro Ct

2140 Marlboro CtSan Jose, CA 95128

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2141 Fruitdale Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2141 Fruitdale Ave

2141 Fruitdale AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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1743 Stokes St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1743 Stokes St

1743 Stokes StSan Jose, CA 95126
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1990 Southwest
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1990 Southwest

1990 SouthwestSan Jose, CA 95126

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892 Di Fiore Dr
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

892 Di Fiore Dr

892 Di Fiore DrSan Jose, CA 95128
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2075 Marlboro Ct
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2075 Marlboro Ct

2075 Marlboro CtSan Jose, CA 95128
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906 Del Mar Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

906 Del Mar Ave

906 Del Mar AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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Willow Creek
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Willow Creek

935-959 Willowleaf DrSan Jose, CA 95128

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2080 Fruitdale Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2080 Fruitdale Ave

2080 Fruitdale AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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Del Mar, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Del Mar Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Del Mar area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Cherry Creek priced from $2,090. Los Gatos Landing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,898. Here are the most affordable Del Mar apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cherry Creek1BR, 1 BA1BR, 1BA$2,090
Los Gatos LandingA2: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$2,898
Willow CreekTwo Bedroom Townhouse B22BR, 2BA$3,697

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Del Mar, CA

As of September 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Del Mar area is the $3.01 price per square foot Two Bedroom Townhouse B2 Model at Willow Creek in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,697. The second greatest value Del Mar apartment is the A1: 1 Bed 1 Bath Model at Los Gatos Landing in the South San Jose neighborhood starting at $2,944 with a $4.53 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Del Mar apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Willow CreekTwo Bedroom Townhouse B22BR, 2.5BA$3.01
Los Gatos LandingA1: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$4.53
Cherry Creek1BR, 1 BA1BR, 1BA$3.22

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Del Mar, San Jose, CA

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Del Mar Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Del Mar?

The cheapest apartment in Del Mar is Cherry Creek which is listed at $2,090, while the average apartment in Del Mar costs $3,566.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Del Mar?

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

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