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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East San Jose Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $500 (61 Rentals)
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412 E William St
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468 S 6th St
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164 S 10th St
164 S 10th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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$1,437 - $2,807Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Vela Apartments
2358 Aum Rock AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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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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$1,6991 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments
399 East CtSan Jose, CA 95116
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$1,750Studio Apartments Available Now
99 S 14th St, Unit 15
99 S 14th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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$1,812 - $2,5371 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Almaden
1501 Almaden ExpySan Jose, CA 95125
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$1,825 - $2,321Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Almaden
1930 Almaden RdSan Jose, CA 95125
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$1,900 - $2,850Studio 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
617 S 9th St
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$2,025 - $2,3211 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Summercrest Villas
1725 Almaden RdSan Jose, CA 95125
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1416 Rue Avati
San JoseCA95131
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439 S 4th St, Unit 21
439 S 4th StSan Jose, CA 95112
3133 Teddington Dr
San JoseCA95148
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$2,120 - $2,8101 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Valley West Apartments
1050 Summerside DrSan Jose, CA 95122
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$2,120 - $3,470Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability
1776 Apartments
1776 Almaden RdSan Jose, CA 95125
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$2,1751 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
220 Pamela Ave, Unit 2
220 Pamela AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments
Paseo Senter
1900 Senter RdSan Jose, CA 95112
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Willow Pointe
1010 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments
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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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments
Pollard Plaza Apartment
1150 Mclaughlin AveSan Jose, CA 95122
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments
Brookwood Terrace
1346 E San Antonio StSan Jose, CA 95116
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments
650 S 8th St
650 S 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Bella Castello
570 Keyes StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Studio Apartments
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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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments
Metro Gardens
420 S 3rd 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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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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Delano Apartments
272-280 La Pala DrSan Jose, CA 95127
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Alum Rock Apartments
1528-1530 Alum Rock AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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150 Graham Avenue Apartments
150 Graham AveSan Jose, CA 95110
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments
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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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments
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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McKee Apartments
1735-1745 Mckee RdSan Jose, CA 95116
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments
39-0008
74 S 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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1 Bedroom Apartments
742 S. 9th St. Apartments
742 S 9th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments
Corde Terra Senior
2600 Corde Terra CirSan Jose, CA 95111
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1 Bedroom Apartments
Shiraz Senior Apartments
1295 Mclaughlin AveSan Jose, CA 95122
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments
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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1 Bedroom Apartments
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 | $2,275 | $1,437 | $3,420 |
| East San Jose 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,678 | $1,000 | $6,459 |
| East San Jose 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,316 | $2,525 | $9,457 |
| East San Jose 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,507 | $2,807 | $4,280 |
| East San Jose 4 Bedroom Apartments | $13,574 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 61 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East San Jose Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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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 1 Bed unit found at 164 S 10th St priced from $1,240. Vela Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,437. Here are the most affordable East San Jose apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 164 S 10th St | 164 S 10th St | 1BR,4BA | $1,240 |
| Vela Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,437 |
| The Franciscan | Room 8 | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| 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 | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,699 |
| Almaden | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,812 |
| Almaden | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,825 |
| 39-0008 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
| Parkside Terrace | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,980 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East San Jose, CA
As of May 24, 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 Plan 3 Model at Scotia Apartments starting at $3,381 with a $3.02 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 |
| Scotia Apartments | Plan 3 | 2BR,2BA | $3.02 |
| Sedona Apartments | 2bed 1bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.44 |
| Neo on First | 1 BR 1 BA - Unfurnished | 1BR,1BA | $3.37 |
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 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 |
| 39-0008 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $3.36 |
Beyond Campus: Finding Your Perfect San Jose Apartment in the Perfect Student Friendly Neighborhood
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Best Local Schools in East San Jose, San Jose, CA
Lyndale Elementary
Alum Rock Union Elementary School District
Public School - Grades K-5 (275)
3 out of 10
Joseph George Middle
Alum Rock Union Elementary School District
Public School - Grades 6-8 (384)
1 out of 10
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ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including East San Jose, San Jose, and the greater San Jose area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
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 $1,980.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East San Jose?
The cheapest apartment in East San Jose is 164 S 10th St which is listed at $1,240, while the average apartment in East San Jose costs $13,574.
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 15 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 $733 which is $12,841 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East San Jose.
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