Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Dry Creek Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,496 (82 Rentals)

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Maxwell at Bascom
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$2,962 - $8,066

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Base Rent$2,962 - $8,066
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Maxwell at Bascom

1350 S Bascom AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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property at 2153 Sonador Commons
$3,360

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Base Rent$3,360
Total Monthly Price$3,360
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Rentals
Available Mar 7, 2027
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2153 Sonador Commons

San JoseCA95128
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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
1 Bedroom Apartments

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
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Branham

1520 Branham LnSan Jose, CA 95118
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2069 Radio Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1235 Leigh Apartments

1235 Leigh AveSan Jose, CA 95126
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928 Ravenscourt
2 Bedroom Apartments

928 Ravenscourt

928 Ravenscourt AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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3176 Cadillac Drive
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3176 Cadillac Drive

3166-3176 Cadillac DrSan Jose, CA 95117
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1860 Southwest Expy
2 Bedroom Apartments

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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BRACE AVENUE
2 Bedroom Apartments

BRACE AVENUE

1180 BRACE AveSan Jose, CA 95125
property at 1960 Southwest Expy
$3,200
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1960 Southwest Expy

San JoseCA95126

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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 Studio unit found at Vitalia Apartments priced from $1,599. Park West Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,750. Here are the most affordable Dry Creek apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vitalia ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,599
Park West ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,750
Surrey Square ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,795
Campbell HouseStudioStudio,1BA$1,950
Colonial House ApartmentsRemodeled 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,075
Cherry Creek1BR, 1 BA1BR,1BA$2,090
1235 Leigh Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,250
Regency & LexingtonRegency - b602BR,1BA$2,379
Plum Orchard ApartmentsFloorplan 1B1BR,1BA$2,500
Newport Apartments0X1SAStudio,1BA$2,695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dry Creek, CA

As of September 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dry Creek area is the $2.61 price per square foot 3-Bedroom Model at 2786 Joseph Ave in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,050. The second greatest value Dry Creek apartment is the 3bedroom 2 bath Model at Joseph Manor starting at $4,050 with a $2.66 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.
2786 Joseph Ave3-Bedroom3BR,2BA$2.61
Joseph Manor3bedroom 2 bath3BR,2BA$2.66
Sycamore Glen Apartments2/22BR,2BA$2.55
West Park ApartmentsThe Eastern2BR,2BA$2.93
River Walk ApartmentsRedwood2BR,2BA$3.34
The Pines Apartments2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$3.33
BRACE AVENUE2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$3.26
3176 Cadillac Drive2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$3.16
Colonial House ApartmentsRemodeled 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.92
Cherry Creek1BR, 1 BA1BR,1BA$3.22

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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 $2,695.

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 $3,395.

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 7 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 $749 which is $2,646 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dry Creek.

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