
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Dobern Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,300 (184 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Dobern area of San Jose.


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Foundry Commons

Peppertree Apartments

Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments

Parkside Terrace

Mission Grove

1417 Dubert

1105 Appian Lane

1063 Appian Lane

1137 Appian Lane
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1051 Appian Lane

1619 Virginia Avenue

1334 Crucero

1376 Tami Lee

654 Macredes Avenue

1066 Appian Ln

1081 Appian Lane

581 Avalani Ave

587 Avalani Ave
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144-148 S 33rd St

601 S 9th St

Onyx by Pulte Homes

The Williams Apartments

373-381 Gloria Ave

3035 Westboro Dr

1380 Carnelian Dr

1324 Crucero Dr

484 Nordyke Dr
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351-353 S 11th St

1408 Dubert Ln

1415 Tami Lee Dr

1855 Luby Dr

279 La Pala Dr

1625 Alum Rock Ave

440 S 11th St

1344 Crucero Dr

1339 Crucero Dr

2752 Kollmar Dr
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2392 Mammoth Dr

1435 Carnelian Dr

1409 Dubert Ln

169 S 15th St

1425 Dubert Ln

399 S 12th St

1339 Carnelian Dr

547 S 11th St

2245 Luz Ave

239 Montclair Ave
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Dobern, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dobern?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dobern Studio Apartments | $2,872 | $2,872 | $2,872 |
| Dobern 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,282 | $1,699 | $3,233 |
| Dobern 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,060 | $2,158 | $3,673 |
| Dobern 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,903 | $2,380 | $3,500 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 184 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Dobern Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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Cheapest Available Dobern Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Dobern area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 515 E WiLL priced from $1,680. Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments - 55 years+ has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,699. Here are the most affordable Dobern apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR,1BA | $1,680 |
| Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments - 55 years+ | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,699 |
| The Fairways | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,809 |
| Parkside Terrace | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,980 |
| Vela Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,250 |
| Villa Fairlane | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2,599 |
| Peppertree Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,599 |
| ReNew Twenty50 | McKee | 1BR,1BA | $2,649 |
| Foxdale | 3x1.5 | 3BR,1BA | $2,795 |
| Fairway Glen | 2 BED 2 BATH B | 2BR,2BA | $3,267 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dobern, CA
As of July 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dobern area is the $2.48 price per square foot 4x1.5 Model at Foxdale in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,106. The second greatest value Dobern apartment is the B1-F Model at LINQ starting at $3,673 with a $3.58 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dobern apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foxdale | 4x1.5 | 4BR,1.5BA | $2.48 |
| LINQ | B1-F | 2BR,2BA | $3.58 |
| Fairway Glen | 2 BED 2 BATH B | 2BR,2BA | $3.51 |
| The Fairways | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| Villa Fairlane | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $3.87 |
| Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments - 55 years+ | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.55 |
| ReNew Twenty50 | Madeline | 1BR,1BA | $4.30 |
| Peppertree Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $4.32 |
| Parkside Terrace | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.37 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dobern Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dobern?
The cheapest apartment in Dobern is 515 E WiLL which is listed at $1,680, while the average apartment in Dobern costs $3,089.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Dobern?
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 2 regular apartments in Dobern 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 Dobern?
Cheap apartments in Dobern have an average cost of $1,695 which is $1,394 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dobern.
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