Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Dry Creek Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,500 (56 Rentals)

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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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1235 Leigh Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1235 Leigh Apartments

1235 Leigh AveSan Jose, CA 95126
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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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Cherry Creek Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cherry Creek Apartments

2020 Southwest ExpySan Jose, CA 95126
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928 Ravenscourt
2 Bedroom Apartments

928 Ravenscourt

928 Ravenscourt AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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215 Union Ave

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West Glen
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

West Glen

2265 S Bascom AveCampbell, CA 95008
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The Cannery Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Cannery Apartments

501 W Hacienda AveCampbell, CA 95008
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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 $1,696. Park West Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,725. Here are the most affordable Dry Creek apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vitalia ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,696
Park West ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,725
Joseph ManorStudioStudio,1BA$1,895
Regency & LexingtonRegency - a501BR,1BA$1,923
The Cedars StudioStudioStudio,1BA$1,995
Palms at the PruneyardS1-RStudio,1BA$1,995
David Avenuea501BR,1BA$1,995
Coffeetree ApartmentsRemodel StudioStudio,1BA$2,000
The CommonsThe CornellStudio,1BA$2,039
Colonial House ApartmentsRemodeled 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,085

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dry Creek, CA

As of October 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dry Creek area is the $3.30 price per square foot Fifth Ave-Remodel Model at Central Park Apartments in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,700. The second greatest value Dry Creek apartment is the Remodeled 2 Bedroom Model at Colonial House Apartments starting at $2,610 with a $2.90 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.
Central Park ApartmentsFifth Ave-Remodel3BR,2BA$3.30
Colonial House ApartmentsRemodeled 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.90
Creekside ApartmentsPlan D2BR,2BA$3.30
Colonial Way Apartments1 Bedroom Large1BR,1BA$2.76
Shelter Creek2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$3.49
San Jose GreensLarge 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.32
West Park ApartmentsThe Southern1BR,1BA$3.09
Pruneyard ApartmentsHardwood1BR,1BA$3.43
1235 Leigh Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.41
Golden Oaks Apartment1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.49

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Dry Creek, San Jose, CA

Ranked #71

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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.

Getting Around the Dry Creek Neighborhood in San Jose, CA

Walk Score®

76 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

74 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

40 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $2,085.

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

The cheapest apartment in Dry Creek is Regency & Lexington which is listed at $1,923, while the average apartment in Dry Creek costs $4,076.

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 18 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 $461 which is $3,615 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dry Creek.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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.

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

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

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The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.