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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East San Jose Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $503 (57 Rentals)
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$1,594 - $1,7771 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ Only
465 Willow Glen WaySan Jose, CA 95125
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2661 S King Rd
San JoseCA95122
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Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments - 55 years+
399 East CtSan Jose, CA 95116
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283 McCreery Ave, Unit Studio
283 McCreery AveSan Jose, CA 95116
68 Pala Ave
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$1,709 - $1,830Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Hawthorn Senior Apartments
715 E Saint John StSan Jose, CA 95112
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$1,7951 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
241 Pamela Ave, Unit 4
241 Pamela AveSan Jose, CA 95116
1060 S Third St
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$1,809 - $2,3801 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Fairways
305 San Antonio CtSan Jose, CA 95116
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Almaden
1501 Almaden ExpySan Jose, CA 95125
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10806 Hubbard Way
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$1,900 - $3,000Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Lion Villas
2550 S King RdSan Jose, CA 95122
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Parkside Terrace
463 Wooster AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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1935 Kinross Way
San JoseCA95122
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Paseo Senter
1900 Senter RdSan Jose, CA 95112
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Gadberry Courts Apartments
2555 Alum Rock AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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1 Bedroom Apartments
Villa Hermosa
1640 Hermocilla WaySan Jose, CA 95116
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Pollard Plaza Apartment
1150 Mclaughlin AveSan Jose, CA 95122
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Brookwood Terrace
1346 E San Antonio StSan Jose, CA 95116
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650 S 8th St
650 S 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Villa de Guadalupe
2151 Plaza De GuadalupeSan Jose, CA 95116
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Bella Castello
570 Keyes StSan Jose, CA 95112
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122 Graham Avenue Apartments
122 Graham AveSan Jose, CA 95110
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1 Bedroom Apartments
Monte Vista Senior Affordable Apartments
2605 La Hacienda CtSan Jose, CA 95127
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Metro Gardens
420 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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1 Bedroom Apartments
Arbor Terraces
2768 McKee RdSan Jose, CA 95127
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515 E WiLL
515 E William StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Clayburn Apartments
67 N Jackson AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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Alum Rock Apartments
1528-1530 Alum Rock AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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Delano Apartments
272-280 La Pala DrSan Jose, CA 95127
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150 Graham Avenue Apartments
150 Graham AveSan Jose, CA 95110
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74 S 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Fourth St. Apartments
375-395 S 4th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Metro Gardens
420 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Rose Garden Apartments
3071 Rose AveSan Jose, CA 95127
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Reed Apartments
283 E Reed StSan Jose, CA 95112
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1 Bedroom Apartments
Belovida at Newbury Park 55+ Senior Community
1777 Newbury Park DrSan Jose, CA 95133
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79 N 10th St
79 N 10th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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McKee Apartments
1735-1745 Mckee RdSan Jose, CA 95116
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742 S. 9th St. Apartments
742 S 9th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Corde Terra Senior
2600 Corde Terra CirSan Jose, CA 95111
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Shiraz Senior Apartments
1295 Mclaughlin AveSan Jose, CA 95122
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Metro Station
439 S 4th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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The Ruckers Mansion
418 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Jackson Place Apartments
36 N Jackson AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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Ashworth Apartments
755 Story RdSan Jose, CA 95122
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East San Jose, San Jose, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East San Jose?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East San Jose Studio Apartments | $2,241 | $1,400 | $3,380 |
| East San Jose 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,728 | $1,594 | $6,750 |
| East San Jose 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,263 | $2,158 | $8,500 |
| East San Jose 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,173 | $2,380 | $3,595 |
| East San Jose 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,500 | $5,500 | $5,500 |
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Cheapest Available East San Jose Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the East San Jose area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at The Franciscan priced from $1,400. The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ Only has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,594. Here are the most affordable East San Jose apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Franciscan | Room 14 | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ Only | Building A | 1BR,1BA | $1,594 |
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR,1BA | $1,680 |
| Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments - 55 years+ | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,699 |
| Hawthorn Senior Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,709 |
| The Fairways | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,809 |
| Almaden | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,812 |
| Lion Villas | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,900 |
| Parkside Terrace | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,980 |
| Valley West Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,175 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East San Jose, CA
As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the East San Jose area is the $2.16 price per square foot MODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY Model at Stonebridge Apartments in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $2,590. The second greatest value East San Jose apartment is the 2bed 1bath Model at Sedona Apartments starting at $2,635 with a $2.44 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East San Jose apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Stonebridge Apartments | MODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY | 2BR,2BA | $2.16 |
| Sedona Apartments | 2bed 1bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.44 |
| Country Club Villa | 2 Bed 2 Bath Downstairs | 2BR,2BA | $3.35 |
| Foxdale | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.34 |
| The Fairways | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments - 55 years+ | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.55 |
| Almaden | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.87 |
| The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ Only | Building A | 1BR,1BA | $2.66 |
| Parkside Terrace | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.37 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East San Jose Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East San Jose?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East San Jose is under $2,175.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East San Jose?
The cheapest apartment in East San Jose is The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ Only which is listed at $1,594, while the average apartment in East San Jose costs $2,926.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East San Jose?
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 22 regular apartments in East San Jose 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 San Jose?
Cheap apartments in East San Jose have an average cost of $668 which is $2,258 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East San Jose.
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