Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Doerr Steindorf Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,000 (32 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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2445 Rinconada Dr
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2445 Rinconada Dr

2445 Rinconada DrSan 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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Cherry Creek Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cherry Creek Apartments

2020 Southwest ExpySan Jose, CA 95126
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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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The Commons
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Commons

275 Union AveCampbell, CA 95008
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Carmel Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carmel Court

60 W Latimer 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 $1,599. Park West Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,700. Here are the most affordable Doerr Steindorf apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vitalia ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,599
Park West ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,700
23 Fifty BascomStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,886
Joseph ManorStudioStudio,1BA$1,925
Colonial House ApartmentsRemodeled 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,075
Dry Creek Crossing2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$2,098
Surrey Square Apartments1bd/1ba1BR,1BA$2,100
AlmadenStudioStudio,1BA$2,172
Pruneyard Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,200
The CommonsThe CornellStudio,1BA$2,279

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Doerr Steindorf, CA

As of March 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Doerr Steindorf area is the $3.36 price per square foot 3Bedroom Model at 100 Union Avenue Apartments in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,995. The second greatest value Doerr Steindorf apartment is the D-3X2 Model at Almaden Terrace Apartment Homes starting at $3,595 with a $3.52 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.
100 Union Avenue Apartments3Bedroom3BR,2BA$3.36
Almaden Terrace Apartment HomesD-3X23BR,2BA$3.52
Del Coronado Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.73
Palms at the PruneyardB2-R2BR,2BA$3.05
Los Gatos LandingCreekside B2BR,1BA$3.29
San Jose GreensLarge 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.33
2034 Johnston Ave, Unit 2034 Johnston Ave # 12034 Johnston Ave1BR,1BA$3.06
Colonial House ApartmentsRemodeled 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.92
Four Twenty Union ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.55
Pruneyard Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.14

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Doerr Steindorf, San Jose, CA

Ranked #153

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

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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!

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 $2,279.

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 $2,075, while the average apartment in Doerr Steindorf costs $3,922.

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 20 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 $636 which is $3,286 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Doerr Steindorf.

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