
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Dobern Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,300 (148 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the East Dobern area of San Jose.


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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 | $1,987 | $1,987 | $1,987 |
| East Dobern 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,300 | $1,750 | $2,455 |
| East Dobern 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,961 | $2,525 | $3,465 |
| East Dobern 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,135 | $2,807 | $3,201 |
| East Dobern 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,524 | $2,945 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 148 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,759 |
| Parkside Terrace | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,100 |
| Peppertree Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,216 |
| ReNew Twenty50 | Mabury | 1BR,1BA | $2,300 |
| Foxdale | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,318 |
| Sofi Berryessa | 1 Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $2,752 |
| Country Club Villa | 2 Bed 2 Bath Upstairs | 2BR,2BA | $2,850 |
| LINQ | B1 Income Protected | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| LINQ | B1-A/B/C | 2BR,2BA | $3.34 |
| Country Club Villa | 2 Bed 2 Bath Downstairs | 2BR,2BA | $3.41 |
| Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.64 |
| ReNew Twenty50 | Mabury | 1BR,1BA | $3.66 |
| Sofi Berryessa | 1 Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $4.47 |
| Peppertree Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.68 |
| Parkside Terrace | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.57 |
| Foxdale | 1x1 | 1BR,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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