
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Dobern Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,300 (147 Rentals)
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Peppertree Apartments

Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments

ReNew Twenty50

Parkside Terrace

Mission Grove

1051 Appian Lane

1137 Appian Lane

1081 Appian Lane
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654 Macredes Avenue

1075 Appian Lane

1417 Dubert

1619 Virginia Avenue

1105 Appian Lane

1376 Tami Lee

1334 Crucero

1066 Appian Ln

1063 Appian Lane

144-148 S 33rd St
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1200-1206 E Santa Clara St

373-381 Gloria Ave

581 Avalani Ave

Onyx by Pulte Homes

587 Avalani Ave

1509 Mount Herman Dr

1351 Carnelian Dr

3035 Westboro Dr

1339 Carnelian Dr

1077 E San Fernando St
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2245 Luz Ave

254 Pamela Ave

2750 Mckee Rd

351 N 26th St

1661 Alum Rock Ave

39 Jose Figueres Ave

239 Montclair Ave

1425 Dubert Ln

1339 Crucero Dr

1408 Dubert Ln
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175 Alexander Ave

2392 Mammoth Dr

275 La Pala Dr

1409 Dubert Ln

1399 Tami Lee Dr

484 Nordyke Dr

207 Gramercy Pl

1625 Alum Rock Ave

2752 Kollmar Dr

1424 Carnelian Dr
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East Dobern, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Dobern?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Dobern Studio Apartments | $2,221 | $1,437 | $2,701 |
| East Dobern 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,683 | $1,732 | $3,489 |
| East Dobern 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,097 | $2,539 | $4,057 |
| East Dobern 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,807 | $2,807 | $2,807 |
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There are currently 147 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Dobern Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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Cheapest Available East Dobern Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Dobern area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Vela Apartments priced from $1,437. Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,732. Here are the most affordable East Dobern apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vela Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,437 |
| Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,732 |
| Parkside Terrace | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,980 |
| Foxdale | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,318 |
| Country Club Villa | 1 Bed 1 Bath Downstairs | 1BR,1BA | $2,400 |
| LINQ | S1 Income Protected | Studio,1BA | $2,527 |
| ReNew Twenty50 | Madeline | 1BR,1BA | $2,599 |
| Sofi Berryessa | 1 Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $2,696 |
| Aviara | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $3,170 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Dobern, CA
As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Dobern area is the $3.48 price per square foot 2-Bedroom Model at Aviara in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,170. The second greatest value East Dobern apartment is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Downstairs Model at Country Club Villa starting at $2,400 with a $3.49 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Dobern apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aviara | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $3.48 |
| Country Club Villa | 1 Bed 1 Bath Downstairs | 1BR,1BA | $3.49 |
| Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| Sofi Berryessa | 1 Bedroom B | 1BR,1BA | $4.53 |
| ReNew Twenty50 | McKee | 1BR,1BA | $4.41 |
| Parkside Terrace | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.37 |
| Foxdale | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.16 |
| LINQ | S1 Income Protected | Studio ,1BA | $4.71 |
| Vela Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.48 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Dobern Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Dobern?
The cheapest apartment in East Dobern is Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments which is listed at $1,732, while the average apartment in East Dobern costs $3,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Dobern?
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 6 regular apartments in East Dobern that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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