Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Dobern Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,300 (148 Rentals)

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Mission Grove
Studio Apartments

Mission Grove

259 N Capitol AveSan Jose, CA 95127
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1051 Appian Lane
2 Bedroom Apartments

1051 Appian Lane

1051 Appian LnSan Jose, CA 95116
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1137 Appian Lane
2 Bedroom Apartments

1137 Appian Lane

1137 Appian LnSan Jose, CA 95116

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1081 Appian Lane
2 Bedroom Apartments

1081 Appian Lane

1081 Appian LnSan Jose, CA 95116
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1075 Appian Lane
2 Bedroom Apartments

1075 Appian Lane

1075 Appian LnSan Jose, CA 95116
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1105 Appian Lane
2 Bedroom Apartments

1105 Appian Lane

1105 Appian LnSan Jose, CA 95116
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1417 Dubert
2 Bedroom Apartments

1417 Dubert

1417 Dubert LnSan Jose, CA 95122
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1376 Tami Lee
Studio Apartments

1376 Tami Lee

1376 Tami Lee DrSan Jose, CA 95122
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1334 Crucero
2 Bedroom Apartments

1334 Crucero

1334 Crucero DrSan Jose, CA 95122
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1066 Appian Ln
2 Bedroom Apartments

1066 Appian Ln

1066 Appian LnSan Jose, CA 95116
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1063 Appian Lane
2 Bedroom Apartments

1063 Appian Lane

1063 Appian LnSan Jose, CA 95116

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144-148 S 33rd St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

144-148 S 33rd St

144-148 S 33rd StSan Jose, CA 95116
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373-381 Gloria Ave
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

373-381 Gloria Ave

373-381 Gloria AveSan Jose, CA 95127
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581 Avalani Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

581 Avalani Ave

581 Avalani AveSan Jose, CA 95133
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587 Avalani Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

587 Avalani Ave

587 Avalani AveSan Jose, CA 95133
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1351 Carnelian Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

1351 Carnelian Dr

1351 Carnelian DrSan Jose, CA 95122
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3035 Westboro Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

3035 Westboro Dr

3035 Westboro DrSan Jose, CA 95127
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1339 Carnelian Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

1339 Carnelian Dr

1339 Carnelian DrSan Jose, CA 95122

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2245 Luz Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2245 Luz Ave

2245 Luz AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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254 Pamela Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

254 Pamela Ave

254 Pamela AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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2750 Mckee Rd
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2750 Mckee Rd

2750 Mckee RdSan Jose, CA 95127
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351 N 26th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

351 N 26th St

351 N 26th StSan Jose, CA 95116
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1661 Alum Rock Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1661 Alum Rock Ave

1661 Alum Rock AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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239 Montclair Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

239 Montclair Ave

239 Montclair AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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1425 Dubert Ln
2 Bedroom Apartments

1425 Dubert Ln

1425 Dubert LnSan Jose, CA 95122
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1408 Dubert Ln
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1408 Dubert Ln

1408 Dubert LnSan Jose, CA 95122

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175 Alexander Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

175 Alexander Ave

175 Alexander AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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2392 Mammoth Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

2392 Mammoth Dr

2392 Mammoth DrSan Jose, CA 95116
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275 La Pala Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

275 La Pala Dr

275 La Pala DrSan Jose, CA 95127
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1409 Dubert Ln
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1409 Dubert Ln

1409 Dubert LnSan Jose, CA 95122
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1399 Tami Lee Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

1399 Tami Lee Dr

1399 Tami Lee DrSan Jose, CA 95122
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1625 Alum Rock Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1625 Alum Rock Ave

1625 Alum Rock AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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484 Nordyke Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

484 Nordyke Dr

484 Nordyke DrSan Jose, CA 95127
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207 Gramercy Pl
2 Bedroom Apartments

207 Gramercy Pl

207 Gramercy PlSan Jose, CA 95116
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2752 Kollmar Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2752 Kollmar Dr

2752 Kollmar DrSan Jose, CA 95127
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1855 Luby Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

1855 Luby Dr

1855 Luby DrSan Jose, CA 95133

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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 1 Bed unit found at Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments priced from $1,759. Parkside Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,100. Here are the most affordable East Dobern apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,759
Parkside Terrace1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,100
Peppertree Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,216
ReNew Twenty50Mabury1BR,1BA$2,300
Foxdale1x11BR,1BA$2,318
Sofi Berryessa1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$2,752
Country Club Villa2 Bed 2 Bath Upstairs2BR,2BA$2,850
LINQB1 Income Protected2BR,2BA$2,950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Dobern, CA

As of December 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Dobern area is the $3.34 price per square foot B1-A/B/C Model at LINQ in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,463. The second greatest value East Dobern apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Downstairs Model at Country Club Villa starting at $3,000 with a $3.41 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
LINQB1-A/B/C2BR,2BA$3.34
Country Club Villa2 Bed 2 Bath Downstairs2BR,2BA$3.41
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.64
ReNew Twenty50Mabury1BR,1BA$3.66
Sofi Berryessa1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$4.47
Peppertree Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.68
Parkside Terrace1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.57
Foxdale1x11BR,1BA$4.16

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 $1,759, while the average apartment in East Dobern costs $7,524.

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 19 regular apartments in East Dobern 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 East Dobern?

Cheap apartments in East Dobern have an average cost of $1,484 which is $6,040 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Dobern.

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