
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Valley Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,500 (9 Rentals)
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3317 Kuykendall Pl, Unit Studio
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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 |
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East Valley Studio Apartments | $1,871 | $1,566 | $2,161 |
East Valley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,496 | $1,995 | $3,091 |
East Valley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,062 | $2,000 | $4,265 |
East Valley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,090 | $2,211 | $3,580 |
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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 Vela Apartments priced from $1,566. Villa Fairlane has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,995. Here are the most affordable East Valley apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Vela Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,566 |
Villa Fairlane | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
Valley West Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,070 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Valley, CA
As of June 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Valley 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 Valley 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 Valley 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 |
Villa de Guadalupe | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.62 |
Aviara | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $3.59 |
San Marino | The Puerto Vallarta | 2BR,2BA | $3.61 |
Country Club Villa | 2 Bed 2 Bath Downstairs | 2BR,2BA | $3.18 |
Avana San Jose | 2BD/1BA Plan B | 2BR,1BA | $3.62 |
Fairway Glen | 1 BED 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $3.65 |
3317 Kuykendall Pl, Unit Studio | 3317 Kuykendall Pl | Studio ,1BA | $3.22 |
Valley West Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.83 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Valley, San Jose, CA
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Best Local Schools in East Valley, San Jose, CA
Thomas P. Ryan Elementary
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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 $1,995 at Villa Fairlane.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Valley Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Valley is starting from $2,000 at Vela Apartments.
What is the most affordable East Valley Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap East Valley Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Vela Apartments and starts from $2,211.
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