
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Valley Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,316 (89 Rentals)
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Mission Grove

1376 Tami Lee

1619 Virginia Avenue

1334 Crucero

1417 Dubert

373-381 Gloria Ave

484 Nordyke Dr

1425 Dubert Ln

1324 Crucero Dr
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1344 Crucero Dr

279 La Pala Dr

2752 Kollmar Dr

1351 Carnelian Dr

1409 Dubert Ln

2750 Mckee Rd

1399 Tami Lee Dr

1339 Crucero Dr

1408 Dubert Ln

1415 Tami Lee Dr
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2392 Mammoth Dr

1322 Carnelian Dr

207 Gramercy Pl

2245 Luz Ave

3035 Westboro Dr

239 Montclair Ave

175 Alexander Ave

275 La Pala Dr

1509 Mount Herman Dr

1424 Carnelian Dr
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1339 Carnelian Dr

39 Jose Figueres Ave

254 Pamela Ave

1435 Carnelian Dr

1380 Carnelian Dr

1441 Dubert Ln

2177 Alum Rock Ave

2710-2718 Kollmar Dr

2702-2744 Norita Ct

1281 Fleming Ave
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1440 Dubert Ln

1430 Tamilee Dr

69-81 Jose Figueres Ave

1360 Tami Lee Dr

1352 Dubert Ln

223 Alexander Ave

2368 Mammoth Dr

1406 Tami Lee Dr

165 Gramercy Pl

1739 McLaughlin Ave
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East Valley, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Valley?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Valley Studio Apartments | $1,700 | $1,700 | $1,700 |
| East Valley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,248 | $1,795 | $2,699 |
| East Valley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,695 | $2,695 | $2,695 |
| East Valley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,831 | $2,564 | $3,098 |
| East Valley 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,375 | $4,375 | $4,375 |
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There are currently 89 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Valley Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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Cheapest Available East Valley Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Valley area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at 2237 Luz Ave priced from $1,795. Vela Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,250. Here are the most affordable East Valley apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2237 Luz Ave | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,795 |
| Vela Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,250 |
| Villa Fairlane | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2,599 |
| Peppertree Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,699 |
| Foxdale | 3x1.5 | 3BR,1BA | $3,374 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Valley, CA
As of August 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Valley area is the $3.00 price per square foot 4x1.5 Model at Foxdale in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,753. The second greatest value East Valley 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 Valley apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foxdale | 4x1.5 | 4BR,1.5BA | $3.00 |
| Villa Fairlane | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $3.87 |
| Peppertree Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $4.48 |
| Vela Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.60 |
| 2237 Luz Ave | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $6.04 |
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Best Local Schools in East Valley, San Jose, CA
Thomas P. Ryan Elementary
Mt. Pleasant High School
Ocala Middle School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Valley Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Valley Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Valley Apartment is $2,250 at Vela Apartments.
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