Cheap Homes for Rent in East Foothills Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,500 (5 Rentals)

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259 N Capitol Ave

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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
Country Club Villa1 Bed 1 Bath Upstairs1BR,1BA$2,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Foothills, CA

As of May 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Foothills area is the $4.10 price per square foot Berryessa Model at ReNew Berryessa in the in the Berryessa neighborhood starting from $3,405. The second greatest value East Foothills apartment is the 1 BED 1 BATH Model at Fairway Glen starting at $2,631 with a $3.71 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
ReNew BerryessaBerryessa2BR,1BA$4.10
Fairway Glen1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$3.71
Country Club Villa1 Bed 1 Bath Upstairs1BR,1BA$3.20
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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Frequently Asked Questions about East Foothills

What type of rentals are currently available in East Foothills?

There are currently 40 Apartments for Rent in East Foothills, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,566 to $3,435. There are also 5 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Foothills ranging from $1,588 to $3,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in East Foothills?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Foothills ranges from $1,588 to $3,900 with an average monthly rent of $2,707.

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