
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Dobern Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,300 (40 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the East Dobern area of San Jose.


The Fairways

1817 Stowe Ave

55-57 S 33rd St

Parkside Terrace

1221-1221 Shortridge Ave

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Country Club Villa
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LINQ

780 S 11th St, Unit 17

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Villa Fairlane

Country Club Garden Apartments

259 N Capitol Ave

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Walnuts Woods Apartments

Fairway Glen

49 Muirfield Ct

Sofi Berryessa

292 Grecia Ct

2042 Voss Park Ln

1072 S 11th St
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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 | $2,757 | $2,750 | $2,765 |
| East Dobern 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,543 | $1,699 | $3,308 |
| East Dobern 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,027 | $2,158 | $3,971 |
| East Dobern 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,593 | $2,380 | $2,807 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 40 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 $1,699. The Fairways has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,809. 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 | $1,699 |
| The Fairways | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,809 |
| Parkside Terrace | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,980 |
| Vela Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,190 |
| Peppertree Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,599 |
| ReNew Twenty50 | Madeline | 1BR,1BA | $2,599 |
| LINQ | S1 Income Protected | Studio,1BA | $2,750 |
| Country Club Villa | 2 Bed 2 Bath Upstairs | 2BR,2BA | $2,800 |
| Foxdale | 2x1.5 | 1BR,1BA | $2,925 |
| Sofi Berryessa | 1 Bedroom B | 1BR,1BA | $3,202 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Dobern, CA
As of June 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Dobern area is the $2.76 price per square foot 2x1.5 Model at Foxdale in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $2,925. The second greatest value East Dobern apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Downstairs Model at Country Club Villa starting at $2,800 with a $3.18 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foxdale | 2x1.5 | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.76 |
| Country Club Villa | 2 Bed 2 Bath Downstairs | 2BR,2BA | $3.18 |
| The Fairways | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.55 |
| Sofi Berryessa | 1 Bedroom B | 1BR,1BA | $4.84 |
| ReNew Twenty50 | McKee | 1BR,1BA | $4.41 |
| Peppertree Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $4.32 |
| Parkside Terrace | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.37 |
| LINQ | S1 Income Protected | Studio ,1BA | $5.12 |
| 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 $1,699, while the average apartment in East Dobern costs $2,850.
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 2 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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