
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Foothills Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,600 (24 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the East Foothills area of San Jose.


Peppertree Apartments

Mission Grove

275 La Pala Dr

2750 Mckee Rd

279 La Pala Dr

2702-2744 Norita Ct

264 N White Rd
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271 La Pala Dr

226 Eastside Dr

3831 Madeline Dr

133 Kirk Ave

3830 Madeline Dr

Starburst Townhomes

141 Harriet Ave

Villa Fairlane
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Capitol Manor

259 La Pala Dr
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East Foothills, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Foothills?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Foothills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,499 | $2,400 | $2,599 |
| East Foothills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,950 | $2,800 | $3,000 |
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There are currently 24 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Foothills Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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Cheapest Available East Foothills Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Foothills area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Peppertree Apartments priced from $2,599. Villa Fairlane has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,599. Here are the most affordable East Foothills apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peppertree Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,599 |
| Villa Fairlane | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2,599 |
| Country Club Villa | 2 Bed 2 Bath Downstairs | 2BR,2BA | $2,800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Foothills, CA
As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Foothills area is the $3.30 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Upstairs Model at Country Club Villa in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value East Foothills apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at Villa Fairlane starting at $2,599 with a $3.87 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Foothills apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country Club Villa | 2 Bed 2 Bath Upstairs | 2BR,2BA | $3.30 |
| Villa Fairlane | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $3.87 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Foothills Apartments
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Foothills Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Foothills is starting from $2,599 at Villa Fairlane.
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