
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Drake Fuller Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $600 (80 Rentals)
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685 Locust St

430 Jerome St

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164 S 10th St

468 S 6th St

1359 Vine St

1159 Bird Ave.

The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ Only

144 S Third St, Unit 311

875 Northrup St
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232 N 8th St

170-172 S 10th St

Almaden

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Cinnabar Commons

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The Colonnade Apartments

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240 Gifford Ave
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1776 Apartments

Vintage Tower

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Willow Pointe

Delmas Park

Trestles Apartments

Page Street Studios

Pensione Esperanza

912 - 914 Delbert Way

Jeanne D ARC Manor
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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
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162-164 Topeka Ave

603 S 1st St

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150 Graham Avenue Apartments

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The Kelsey Ayer Station

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Fourth St. Apartments

Gran Valle Apartments

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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 | $2,810 | $1,450 | $3,702 |
| Drake Fuller 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,233 | $1,000 | $8,156 |
| Drake Fuller 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,914 | $995 | $6,153 |
| Drake Fuller 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,392 | $2,789 | $6,435 |
| Drake Fuller 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,017 | $1,585 | $5,811 |
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There are currently 80 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Drake Fuller Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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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 - 55+ Only | 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 |
| Almaden | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,812 |
| Almaden | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,825 |
| 79 N 10th St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,825 |
| Glen Eyrie Apartments | Glen Eyrie Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,870 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Drake Fuller, CA
As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Drake Fuller area is the $3.12 price per square foot T2 Model at Centerra in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,843. The second greatest value Drake Fuller apartment is the Plan 3 Model at Scotia Apartments starting at $3,381 with a $3.02 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centerra | T2 | 1BR,1.5BA | $3.12 |
| Scotia Apartments | Plan 3 | 2BR,2BA | $3.02 |
| Willow Creek | Two Bedroom Two Bath B1 | 2BR,2BA | $2.92 |
| Almaden Terrace Apartment Homes | C-2X1.5 Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.64 |
| Creekside Apartments | Plan C | 2BR,1BA | $3.14 |
| 27 North - Student Housing Apartments | 2D Private Attached - Spring 2026 (Other) | 2BR,2BA | $2.19 |
| 702 Vine St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $3.21 |
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| Almaden | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.87 |
| The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ Only | 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 $1,870.
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 $4,659.
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 30 regular apartments in Drake Fuller that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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