
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Dobern Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,000 (184 Rentals)
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Peppertree Apartments

Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments

ReNew Twenty50

Parkside Terrace

Mission Grove

1417 Dubert

654 Macredes Avenue

1105 Appian Lane
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1063 Appian Lane

1137 Appian Lane

1075 Appian Lane

1051 Appian Lane

1619 Virginia Avenue

1334 Crucero

1376 Tami Lee

1066 Appian Ln

1081 Appian Lane

581 Avalani Ave
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587 Avalani Ave

1200-1206 E Santa Clara St

144-148 S 33rd St

601 S 9th St

Onyx by Pulte Homes

The Williams Apartments

373-381 Gloria Ave

1324 Crucero Dr

3035 Westboro Dr

1380 Carnelian 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

399 S 12th St

1425 Dubert Ln

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 | $2,292 | $1,437 | $2,701 |
| Dobern 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,624 | $1,000 | $3,479 |
| Dobern 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,174 | $2,350 | $4,057 |
| Dobern 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,807 | $2,807 | $2,807 |
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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 Studio unit found at Vela Apartments priced from $1,437. 515 E WiLL has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,680. Here are the most affordable Dobern apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vela Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,437 |
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR,1BA | $1,680 |
| Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,732 |
| 625 S 11th St | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,975 |
| Parkside Terrace | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,980 |
| Foxdale | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,318 |
| LINQ | S1 Income Protected | Studio,1BA | $2,496 |
| ReNew Twenty50 | Madeline | 1BR,1BA | $2,599 |
| Sofi Berryessa | 1 Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $2,696 |
| Aviara | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $3,170 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dobern, CA
As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dobern area is the $3.48 price per square foot 2-Bedroom Model at Aviara in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,170. The second greatest value Dobern apartment is the 7 Model at 515 E WiLL starting at $1,680 with a $2.49 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aviara | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $3.48 |
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| Sofi Berryessa | 1 Bedroom B | 1BR,1BA | $4.53 |
| ReNew Twenty50 | McKee | 1BR,1BA | $4.41 |
| Parkside Terrace | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.37 |
| Foxdale | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.16 |
| LINQ | S1 Income Protected | Studio ,1BA | $4.65 |
| 625 S 11th St | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.95 |
| Vela Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.48 |
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 $3,170.
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 $3,424.
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 6 regular apartments in Dobern that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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