Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Dobern Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,300 (22 Rentals)

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Villa de Guadalupe
1 Bedroom Apartments

Villa de Guadalupe

2151 Plaza De GuadalupeSan Jose, CA 95116
Senior Living
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Pollard Plaza Apartment
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pollard Plaza Apartment

1150 Mclaughlin AveSan Jose, CA 95122
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Brookwood Terrace
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Brookwood Terrace

1346 E San Antonio StSan Jose, CA 95116
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650 S 8th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

650 S 8th St

650 S 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Bella Castello
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bella Castello

570 Keyes StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Arbor Terraces
1 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor Terraces

2768 McKee RdSan Jose, CA 95127
Senior Living
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515 E WiLL
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

515 E WiLL

515 E William StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Clayburn Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clayburn Apartments

67 N Jackson AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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Alum Rock Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Alum Rock Apartments

1528-1530 Alum Rock AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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Delano Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Delano Apartments

272-280 La Pala DrSan Jose, CA 95127
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Rose Garden Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rose Garden Apartments

3071 Rose AveSan Jose, CA 95127
Senior Living
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McKee Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

McKee Apartments

1735-1745 Mckee RdSan Jose, CA 95116
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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 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,759. Here are the most affordable Dobern apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
515 E WiLL71BR,1BA$1,680
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,759
Villa Fairlane1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,995
Peppertree Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,206
Parkside Terrace1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,220

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dobern, CA

As of November 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dobern area is the $3.42 price per square foot 2 Bedroom B Model at Sofi Berryessa in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,353. The second greatest value Dobern apartment is the 2 bedroom Model at 428 S 11th St starting at $2,595 with a $2.88 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sofi Berryessa2 Bedroom B2BR,2BA$3.42
428 S 11th St2 bedroom2BR,1BA$2.88
507 S 15th St, Unit 507507 S 15th St2BR,1BA$3.33
Fairway Glen1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$3.68
515 E WiLL71BR,1BA$2.49
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.64
ReNew Twenty50Mabury1BR,1BA$4.00
Peppertree Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.66
Parkside Terrace1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.78
Foxdale1x11BR,1BA$4.17

Getting Around the Dobern Neighborhood in San Jose, CA

Walk Score®

59 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

63 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

55 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dobern Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Dobern?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Dobern is under $2,595.

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 $7,574.

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 21 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 $1,634 which is $5,940 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dobern.

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