Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Foothills Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,500 (18 Rentals)

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Delano Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Delano Apartments

272-280 La Pala DrSan Jose, CA 95127
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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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279 La Pala Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

279 La Pala Dr

279 La Pala DrSan Jose, CA 95127

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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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Arbor Terraces
1 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor Terraces

2768 McKee RdSan Jose, CA 95127
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264 N White Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

264 N White Rd

264 N White RdSan Jose, CA 95127
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271 La Pala Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

271 La Pala Dr

271 La Pala DrSan Jose, CA 95127

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East Foothills, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Foothills Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Foothills area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Vela Apartments priced from $1,566. Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,759. Here are the most affordable East Foothills apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vela ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,566
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,759
Villa Fairlane1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,995
Peppertree Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,356
Fairway Glen1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$2,491

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Foothills, CA

As of May 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Foothills area is the $3.18 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Downstairs Model at Country Club Villa in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value East Foothills apartment is the Berryessa Model at ReNew Berryessa starting at $3,385 with a $4.07 price per square foot in the Berryessa neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Foothills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Country Club Villa2 Bed 2 Bath Downstairs2BR,2BA$3.18
ReNew BerryessaBerryessa2BR,1BA$4.07
Fairway Glen1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$3.51
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.64
Peppertree Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.91
603 Genine Dr, Unit 2603 Genine Dr2BR,1BA$5.40
Vela Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.41

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Foothills, San Jose, CA

Ranked #368

Among neighborhoods in San Jose, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the East Foothills Neighborhood in San Jose, CA

Walk Score®

40 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

33 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

5 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Foothills Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Foothills?

The cheapest apartment in East Foothills is Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments which is listed at $1,759, while the average apartment in East Foothills costs $2,800.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Foothills?

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 1 regular apartments in East Foothills that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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