Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Doerr Steindorf Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,000 (31 Rentals)

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3137 Cadillac Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3137 Cadillac Dr

3137 Cadillac DrSan Jose, CA 95117
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Oak Park Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Park Apartments

5055 Dent AveSan Jose, CA 95118
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Park Branham
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Branham

1520 Branham LnSan Jose, CA 95118
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2069 Radio Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2069 Radio Ave

2069 Radio AveSan Jose, CA 95125
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Driftwood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Driftwood Apartments

1390 Castlemont AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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Bascom House Apt
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bascom House Apt

2520-2530 S Bascom AveSan Jose, CA 95124
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Pauline Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Pauline Apartments

2306-2322 Pauline DrSan Jose, CA 95124
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2307 Pauline Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

2307 Pauline Dr

2307 Pauline DrSan Jose, CA 95124
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215 Union Ave

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West Glen
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

West Glen

2265 S Bascom AveCampbell, CA 95008

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Union Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Union Manor

377 Union AveCampbell, CA 95008
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Doerr Steindorf, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Doerr Steindorf Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Doerr Steindorf area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Vitalia Apartments priced from $1,696. Park West Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,725. Here are the most affordable Doerr Steindorf apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vitalia ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,696
Park West ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,725
Joseph ManorStudioStudio,1BA$1,895
Almaden 1930StudioStudio,1BA$1,895
2445 Rinconada Dr1BR1BR,1BA$1,950
The Cedars StudioStudioStudio,1BA$1,995
Palms at the PruneyardS1-RStudio,1BA$1,995
David Avenuea501BR,1BA$1,995
The CommonsThe CornellStudio,1BA$2,039
Colonial House ApartmentsRemodeled 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,085

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Doerr Steindorf, CA

As of October 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Doerr Steindorf area is the $3.53 price per square foot B1 Model at Avalon Campbell in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,760. The second greatest value Doerr Steindorf apartment is the Plan T1 Model at Pruneyard West starting at $3,875 with a $3.73 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Avalon CampbellB12BR,2BA$3.53
Pruneyard WestPlan T12BR,2.5BA$3.73
5638 Hoffman Ct, Unit 35638 Hoffman Ct2BR,1BA$2.78
Colonial House ApartmentsRemodeled 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.90
Colonial Way Apartments1 Bedroom Large1BR,1BA$2.76
Shelter Creek2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$3.49
San Jose GreensLarge 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.32
Four Twenty Union ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.55
Pruneyard ApartmentsHardwood1BR,1BA$3.43
Heritage VillageThe Colony1BR,1BA$3.84

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Doerr Steindorf, San Jose, CA

Ranked #114

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Southwest San Jose. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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

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 $2,085.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Doerr Steindorf?

The cheapest apartment in Doerr Steindorf is 2445 Rinconada Dr which is listed at $1,950, while the average apartment in Doerr Steindorf costs $4,125.

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 10 regular apartments in Doerr Steindorf that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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