
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Doerr Steindorf Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,500 (34 Rentals)
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Del Coronado Apartments

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Doerr Steindorf, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Doerr Steindorf?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Doerr Steindorf Studio Apartments | $2,021 | $1,725 | $2,465 |
Doerr Steindorf 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,885 | $1,816 | $4,750 |
Doerr Steindorf 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,919 | $2,170 | $9,406 |
Doerr Steindorf 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,882 | $2,500 | $6,017 |
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There are currently 34 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Doerr Steindorf Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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Cheapest Available Doerr Steindorf Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Doerr Steindorf area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Colonial House Apartments priced from $1,980. Del Coronado Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,995. Here are the most affordable Doerr Steindorf apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Colonial House Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,980 |
Del Coronado Apartments | Junior 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
David Avenue | a60 | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
The Grove | Ruby- 475 sq ft | Studio,1BA | $2,050 |
Palms at the Pruneyard | S1-R | Studio,1BA | $2,121 |
The Commons | The Cornell | Studio,1BA | $2,197 |
River Walk Apartments | Birch | Studio,1BA | $2,200 |
Cherrywood Apartments | The Sycamore | Studio,1BA | $2,250 |
Sedona Lane Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,550 |
Cedar Glen | Pine Cone | 1BR,1BA | $2,555 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Doerr Steindorf, CA
As of May 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Doerr Steindorf area is the $3.37 price per square foot 3Bedroom Model at 100 Union Avenue Apartments in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,700. The second greatest value Doerr Steindorf apartment is the Imperial Plan A Model at The Glens Apartments starting at $2,800 with a $2.59 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Doerr Steindorf apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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100 Union Avenue Apartments | 3Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $3.37 |
The Glens Apartments | Imperial Plan A | 2BR,2BA | $2.59 |
Latitude 37 | 2x2F-1065-p1 | 2BR,2BA | $3.19 |
Almaden Terrace Apartment Homes | D-3X2 | 3BR,2BA | $3.52 |
San Jose Greens | Large 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.03 |
Shelter Creek | 2BR/BA REMODEL | 2BR,1BA | $3.43 |
Four Twenty Union Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.69 |
ShadowCreek | Plan A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.74 |
Colonial House Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.00 |
Del Coronado Apartments | Junior 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.90 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDoerr Steindorf, San Jose, CA
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the Doerr Steindorf Neighborhood in San Jose, CA
Walk Score®
74 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
64 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
31 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Doerr Steindorf Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Doerr Steindorf?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Doerr Steindorf is under $2,555.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Doerr Steindorf?
The cheapest apartment in Doerr Steindorf is Colonial House Apartments which is listed at $1,980, while the average apartment in Doerr Steindorf costs $3,650.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Doerr Steindorf?
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 15 regular apartments in Doerr Steindorf 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 Doerr Steindorf?
Cheap apartments in Doerr Steindorf have an average cost of $472 which is $3,178 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Doerr Steindorf.
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