
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Del Mar Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,800 (32 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Del Mar area of San Jose.


Creekside Apartments

Central Park Apartments

Sofi At Los Gatos Creek

Willow Creek

1860 Southwest Expy

1980 Southwest Expy

1769 De Marietta Ave
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2041 Beatrice Ct

2025 Beatrice Ct

2100 Marlboro Ct

2050 Beatrice Ct

2030 Beatrice Ct

2140 Marlboro Ct

1721 De Marietta Ave

1820 Southwest Expy
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2141 Fruitdale Ave

1739 De Marietta Ave

1865 Fruitdale Ave

1743 Stokes St

1990 Southwest Expy

1890 Southwest Expy

1960 Southwest Expwy.

892 Di Fiore Dr
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1760 De Marietta Ct

1745 De Marietta Ave

930-932 Princess Anne Dr

2075 Marlboro Ct

906 Del Mar Ave

Marlboro Manor Apartments

2080 Fruitdale Ave

Cherry Creek Apartments
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Del Mar, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Del Mar?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Del Mar Studio Apartments | $3,293 | $2,300 | $3,655 |
| Del Mar 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,699 | $2,300 | $4,565 |
| Del Mar 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,812 | $2,550 | $6,730 |
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There are currently 32 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Del Mar Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creekside Apartments | Plan B | 1BR,1BA | $2,310 |
| Willow Creek | wc_A2DR | 1BR,1BA | $2,658 |
| Maxwell at Bascom | Pulse 1 | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Creek | wc_A2DR | 1BR,1BA | $3.09 |
| Shelter Creek | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $3.43 |
| Creekside Apartments | Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $3.83 |
| Maxwell at Bascom | Journey 7 | 1BR,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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