Cheap Homes for Rent in Dry Creek Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $2,300 (15 Rentals)

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property at 357 Esther Ave

$2,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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357 Esther Ave

CampbellCA95008

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property at 335 N 3rd St

$3,150

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$3,150

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$3,150

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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335 N 3rd St, Unit 4

335 N 3rd St
CampbellCA95008

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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
Campbell HouseStudioStudio,1BA$1,950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dry Creek, CA

As of June 22, 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 Two Bedroom Model at Four Twenty Union Apartments starting at $3,395 with a $3.51 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
Four Twenty Union ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$3.51
San Jose GreensLarge 2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.27
Creekside ApartmentsPlan C2BR,1BA$3.23
925 Ravenscourt Ave, Unit 3925 Ravenscourt Ave2BR,1BA$3.12
Regency & LexingtonLexington - b602BR,1BA$3.47
West Park ApartmentsThe Southern1BR,1BA$3.36
Colonial House ApartmentsRemodeled 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.92
Pruneyard Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.14
Cherry Creek1BR, 1 BA1BR,1BA$3.22

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dry Creek

What type of rentals are currently available in Dry Creek?

There are currently 749 Apartments for Rent in Dry Creek, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,272 to $14,687. There are also 48 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Dry Creek ranging from $2,300 to $7,950.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Dry Creek?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Dry Creek ranges from $2,300 to $7,950 with an average monthly rent of $4,430.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Dry Creek?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Dry Creek range from $2,999 to $5,680, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,530 to $7,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,950 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $10,000.

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.

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