
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Drake Fuller Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $600 (111 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Drake Fuller area of San Jose.


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163 Gifford Ave, Unit D, Unit D

468 S 6th St

685 Locust St

125 Laurel Grove Ln

430 Jerome St

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164 S 10th St

430 Jerome St

The Village at Willow Glen

191 N 9th St
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52 Cleveland Ave, Unit 2

232 N 8th St

875 Northrup St

Summercrest Villas

Glen Eyrie Apartments

1012 Pacific Ave, Unit 1012 Pacific Avenue, Unit 1012 Pacific Avenue

S. 3rd

625 S 11th St

279-279 Perrymont Ave

420 S Third St, Unit 26
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Cinnabar Commons

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240 Gifford Ave

1776 Apartments

Almaden

Vintage Tower

Almaden

Metropolitan Court Apartments

Westwood Properties

439 S 4th St, Unit 23

324-342 S Buena Vista Ave, Unit 336
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Redwood Seniors of Willow Glen - 55+

Willow Park Apartments

463 Menker Ave

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The Colonnade Apartments

511-523 E Reed St, Unit 523F

Tuscany Square

Creekside Apartments

101 San Fernando

Willow Glen Apartments

Windy Hill Apartments
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Polaris Apartments

Plum Orchard Apartments

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The Grove

Willow Pointe

Delmas Park

Trestles Apartments

Page Street Studios

Pensione Esperanza

912 - 914 Delbert Way

Jeanne D ARC Manor
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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 | $2,822 | $1,450 | $3,530 |
| Drake Fuller 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,079 | $1,000 | $9,081 |
| Drake Fuller 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,963 | $995 | $8,646 |
| Drake Fuller 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,123 | $2,795 | $5,819 |
| Drake Fuller 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,402 | $1,655 | $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 2 Beds unit found at 27 North - Student Housing Apartments priced from $995. 164 S 10th St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,240. Here are the most affordable Drake Fuller apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 North - Student Housing Apartments | 2B Shared Attached - Fall 2026 (Other) | 2BR,2BA | $995 |
| 164 S 10th St | 164 S 10th St | 1BR,4BA | $1,240 |
| The Franciscan | Room 8 | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| The Village at Willow Glen | Building A | 1BR,1BA | $1,594 |
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR,1BA | $1,680 |
| 875 Northrup St | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| Summercrest Villas | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
| Arcadia Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
| 1055 Vermont | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,814 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Drake Fuller, CA
As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Drake Fuller area is the $3.11 price per square foot Plan 3A Model at 360 Residences in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $5,527. The second greatest value Drake Fuller apartment is the Mollino Model at Domicilio starting at $3,974 with a $3.17 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 360 Residences | Plan 3A | 3BR,2.5BA | $3.11 |
| Domicilio | Mollino | 2BR,2BA | $3.17 |
| Westwood Properties | 55 S 6th | 1BR,1BA | $2.58 |
| 27 North - Student Housing Apartments | 2D Private Attached - Spring 2026 (Other) | 2BR,2BA | $2.19 |
| Redwood Seniors of Willow Glen - 55+ | Sequoia | 2BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| Arcadia Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.57 |
| Metropolitan Court Apartments | 1 st Floor 1Bed 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.14 |
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| The Village at Willow Glen | Building A | 1BR,1BA | $2.66 |
| Summercrest Villas | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.13 |
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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 $1,814.
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 $3,706.
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 52 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 $743 which is $2,963 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Drake Fuller.
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