
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Drake Fuller Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $600 (42 Rentals)
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Pensione Esperanza

The Village at Willow Glen

Alvarado Park - 55+ Senior Housing

232 N 8th St

875 Northrup St
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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 |
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Drake Fuller Studio Apartments | $3,035 | $1,200 | $8,303 |
Drake Fuller 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,305 | $1,100 | $7,500 |
Drake Fuller 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,228 | $2,250 | $10,000+ |
Drake Fuller 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,692 | $3,346 | $9,436 |
Drake Fuller 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,300 | $5,300 | $5,300 |
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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 Studio unit found at Pensione Esperanza priced from $1,200. Page Street Studios has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,234. Here are the most affordable Drake Fuller apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Pensione Esperanza | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
Page Street Studios | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,234 |
The Village at Willow Glen | Building A | 1BR,1BA | $1,460 |
Vintage Tower | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,605 |
875 Northrup St | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
39-0008 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
Westwood Properties | 55 S 6th | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
Almaden 1930 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,945 |
Sandalwood Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Drake Fuller, CA
As of June 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Drake Fuller area is the $2.83 price per square foot Plan Penthouse G1 Model at 360 Residences in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $8,027. The second greatest value Drake Fuller apartment is the 133 E Reed St Model at 133 E Reed St, Unit 133 starting at $5,300 with a $3.12 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. |
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360 Residences | Plan Penthouse G1 | 3BR,3.5BA | $2.83 |
133 E Reed St, Unit 133 | 133 E Reed St | 4BR,2BA | $3.12 |
175 W Saint James St | 2/2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.75 |
Villa Torino | The Capri | 2BR,2BA | $2.59 |
Metropolitan Court Apartments | 5th floor | 1BR,1BA | $2.98 |
Arcadia Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.58 |
Sparta505 - Student Housing | Plan F | 2BR,2BA | $2.79 |
Vintage Tower | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.62 |
The Village at Willow Glen | Building A | 1BR,1BA | $2.43 |
Page Street Studios | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.88 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDrake Fuller, San Jose, CA
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Getting Around the Drake Fuller Neighborhood in San Jose, CA
Walk Score®
64 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
93 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
59 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
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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 $1,950.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Drake Fuller?
The cheapest apartment in Drake Fuller is The Village at Willow Glen which is listed at $1,460, while the average apartment in Drake Fuller costs $5,300.
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 20 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 $360 which is $4,940 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Drake Fuller.
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