
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Drake Fuller Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $600 (51 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Drake Fuller area of San Jose.


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164 S 10th St

Pensione Esperanza

598 Columbia Ave

The Village at Willow Glen

694 S Second St

The Kelsey Ayer Station

875 Northrup St

232 N 8th St

Vintage Tower
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Glen Eyrie Apartments

109 Duane St

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The Colonnade Apartments

Willow Pointe

Delmas Park

Trestles Apartments

Page Street Studios

912 - 914 Delbert Way

Jeanne D ARC Manor

Lenzen Square - WAITLIST IS CLOSED
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650 S 8th St

215 Oak St

Bella Castello

122 Graham Avenue Apartments

Alvarado Park - 55+ Senior Housing

Metro Gardens

The Brooks House

515 E WiLL

603 S 1st St
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162-164 Topeka Ave

Tamien Station

Surrey Square Apartments

150 Graham Avenue Apartments

Capri Apartments

Fourth St. Apartments

1055 Vermont

Woodland apartments

357 Willow Street

E Empire - Owner Notify - Rent Control-DT
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39-0008

First Street Manor

742 S. 9th St. Apartments

Koi Creek

Tao Apartments

Marlboro Manor Apartments

The Ruckers Mansion

2069 Radio Ave
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Drake Fuller, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Drake Fuller?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Fuller Studio Apartments | $2,711 | $1,250 | $3,751 |
| Drake Fuller 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,137 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| Drake Fuller 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,059 | $2,205 | $10,000+ |
| Drake Fuller 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,344 | $2,895 | $5,379 |
| Drake Fuller 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,149 | $4,899 | $5,399 |
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Cheapest Available Drake Fuller Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Drake Fuller area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 164 S 10th St, Unit A0619 priced from $1,240. Pensione Esperanza has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here are the most affordable Drake Fuller apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 164 S 10th St, Unit A0619 | 164 S 10th St | 1BR,4BA | $1,240 |
| Pensione Esperanza | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
| The Franciscan | Room 8 | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| 215 Oak St | williams home | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| The Village at Willow Glen | Building A | 1BR,1BA | $1,594 |
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR,1BA | $1,680 |
| The Kelsey Ayer Station | 50% AMI Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,706 |
| 1055 Vermont | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
| 875 Northrup St | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Drake Fuller, CA
As of March 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Drake Fuller area is the $2.91 price per square foot Metropolitan Townhome - Income Restricted Model at Museum Park in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,256. The second greatest value Drake Fuller apartment is the One Bedroom One Bath A2 Model at Willow Creek starting at $2,800 with a $3.26 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Drake Fuller apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Museum Park | Metropolitan Townhome - Income Restricted | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.91 |
| Willow Creek | One Bedroom One Bath A2 | 1BR,1BA | $3.26 |
| 27 North - Student Housing Apartments | 2D Private Attached - Spring 2026 (Other) | 2BR,2BA | $2.19 |
| Westwood Properties | 55 S 6th | 1BR,1BA | $3.24 |
| Villa Torino | The Roma BMR | 1BR,1BA | $3.19 |
| 2034 Johnston Ave, Unit 2034 Johnston Ave # 1 | 2034 Johnston Ave | 1BR,1BA | $3.06 |
| Metropolitan Court Apartments | 1 st Floor 1Bed 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.14 |
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| 215 Oak St | williams home | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| The Village at Willow Glen | Building A | 1BR,1BA | $2.66 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Drake Fuller Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Drake Fuller?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Drake Fuller is under $1,750.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Drake Fuller?
The cheapest apartment in Drake Fuller is 164 S 10th St which is listed at $1,240, while the average apartment in Drake Fuller costs $4,899.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Drake Fuller?
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 58 regular apartments in Drake Fuller 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 Drake Fuller?
Cheap apartments in Drake Fuller have an average cost of $630 which is $4,269 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Drake Fuller.
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