Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Dry Creek Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,200 (78 Rentals)

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925 Ravenscourt Ave, Unit 3
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925 Ravenscourt AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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Maxwell at Bascom
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Maxwell at Bascom

1350 S Bascom AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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Turnleaf Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Turnleaf Apartments

3201 Loma Verde DrSan Jose, CA 95117
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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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3200 Cadillac Dr
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3200 Cadillac Dr

3200 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
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Park Branham

1520 Branham LnSan Jose, CA 95118
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2069 Radio Ave
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2069 Radio Ave

2069 Radio AveSan 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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2307 Pauline Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

2307 Pauline Dr

2307 Pauline DrSan 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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1235 Leigh Apartments
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1235 Leigh Apartments

1235 Leigh AveSan Jose, CA 95126
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David Avenue
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David Avenue

3080 David AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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928 Ravenscourt
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928 Ravenscourt

928 Ravenscourt AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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1860 Southwest Expy
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1860 Southwest Expy

1860 Southwest ExpySan Jose, CA 95126
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The Glens Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Glens Apartments

1514-1515-1533 Alta Glen DrSan Jose, CA 95125

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Dry Creek, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Dry Creek Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Dry Creek area of San Jose, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Dry Creek Crossing priced from $1,272. Vitalia Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,599. Here are the most affordable Dry Creek apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Dry Creek Crossing2x12BR,1BA$1,272
Vitalia ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,599
23 Fifty BascomStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,695
Park West ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,750
Joseph ManorStudioStudio,1BA$1,925
Campbell HouseStudioStudio,1BA$1,950
Colonial House ApartmentsRemodeled 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,075
Cherry Creek1BR, 1 BA1BR,1BA$2,090
Pruneyard Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,200
1235 Leigh Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dry Creek, CA

As of June 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dry Creek area is the $3.38 price per square foot 3Bedroom Model at 100 Union Avenue Apartments in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,020. The second greatest value Dry Creek apartment is the Remodel Fifth Avenue Model at Central Park Apartments starting at $3,600 with a $3.21 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dry Creek apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
100 Union Avenue Apartments3Bedroom3BR,2BA$3.38
Central Park ApartmentsRemodel Fifth Avenue3BR,2BA$3.21
San Jose GreensLarge 2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.14
Creekside ApartmentsPlan C2BR,1BA$3.14
Campbell Plaza Apartments2-Bedrooms, 1-Bathroom2BR,1BA$3.33
925 Ravenscourt Ave, Unit 3925 Ravenscourt Ave2BR,1BA$2.95
Regency & LexingtonLexington - b602BR,1BA$3.47
Colonial House ApartmentsRemodeled 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.92
Pruneyard Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.14
Cherry Creek1BR, 1 BA1BR,1BA$3.22

Beyond Campus: Finding Your Perfect San Jose Apartment in the Perfect Student Friendly Neighborhood

Going to college in San Jose? Our local expert gives you the inside scoop on the best neighborhoods to live near Near SJSU, SCU, SJCC, and EVC

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including San Jose. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, multifamily communities for the kids, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dry Creek Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Dry Creek?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Dry Creek is under $2,250.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dry Creek?

The cheapest apartment in Dry Creek is Colonial House Apartments which is listed at $2,075, while the average apartment in Dry Creek costs $12,297.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Dry Creek?

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 8 regular apartments in Dry Creek 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 Dry Creek?

Cheap apartments in Dry Creek have an average cost of $293 which is $12,004 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dry Creek.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Helpful Local Expert Guides

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A Local Expert's Guide to the Top 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods for Renters in San Jose

Written by: Shannon Hilson

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Sunny San Jose is so much more than just an incredible place to go to school, get an education, and prepare for the next chapter of your life.

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Living and Working in San Jose: A Local Experts Guide to the Best Neighborhoods to Rent Near San Joses Top Employers

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San Jose is absolutely one of those places where your zip code and your job eventually wind up in a very serious relationship.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

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Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.