Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Del Mar Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,800 (32 Rentals)

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1860 Southwest Expy
2 Bedroom Apartments

1860 Southwest Expy

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

2025 Beatrice Ct

2025 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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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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2080 Fruitdale Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2080 Fruitdale Ave

2080 Fruitdale AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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Cherry Creek Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cherry Creek Apartments

2020 Southwest ExpySan Jose, CA 95126
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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 Creekside Apartments priced from $2,310. Willow Creek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,658. Here are the most affordable Del Mar apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Creekside ApartmentsPlan B1BR,1BA$2,310
Willow Creekwc_A2DR1BR,1BA$2,658
Maxwell at BascomPulse 1Studio,1BA$3,030

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Del Mar, CA

As of January 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Del Mar area is the $3.09 price per square foot wc_A2DR Model at Willow Creek in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $2,658. The second greatest value Del Mar apartment is the 2BR/1BA Model at Shelter Creek starting at $2,850 with a $3.43 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. 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 Creekwc_A2DR1BR,1BA$3.09
Shelter Creek2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$3.43
Creekside ApartmentsPlan A1BR,1BA$3.83
Maxwell at BascomJourney 71BR,1BA$5.86

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Del Mar Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Del Mar?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Del Mar is under $3,030.

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

The cheapest apartment in Del Mar is Creekside Apartments which is listed at $2,310, while the average apartment in Del Mar costs $4,975.

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 1 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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How to Make Your Apartment Holiday-Ready: Renter-Friendly Tips

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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