
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Valley Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,300 (159 Rentals)
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Vela Apartments

Mission Grove

1376 Tami Lee

1619 Virginia Avenue

1334 Crucero

1417 Dubert

2343 Mammoth Drive

1382 Tami Lee Drive

2325 Mather Drive
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2331 Mammoth Drive

1369 Dubert Ln

373-381 Gloria Ave

279 La Pala Dr

275 La Pala Dr

1509 Mount Herman Dr

1424 Carnelian Dr

1324 Crucero Dr

1344 Crucero Dr

1415 Tami Lee Dr
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2392 Mammoth Dr

484 Nordyke Dr

2752 Kollmar Dr

1322 Carnelian Dr

1351 Carnelian Dr

1409 Dubert Ln

2750 Mckee Rd

1399 Tami Lee Dr

1339 Crucero Dr

1408 Dubert Ln
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1435 Carnelian Dr

1339 Carnelian Dr

2245 Luz Ave

39 Jose Figueres Ave

254 Pamela Ave

175 Alexander Ave

1425 Dubert Ln

207 Gramercy Pl

239 Montclair Ave

3035 Westboro Dr
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1380 Carnelian Dr

1441 Dubert Ln

1430 Tamilee Dr

69-81 Jose Figueres Ave

1352 Dubert Ln

1440 Dubert Ln

2702-2744 Norita Ct

1281 Fleming Ave

2710-2718 Kollmar Dr

2177 Alum Rock 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 | $1,437 | $1,437 | $1,437 |
| East Valley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,182 | $2,175 | $2,190 |
| East Valley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,539 | $2,539 | $2,539 |
| East Valley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,807 | $2,807 | $2,807 |
| East Valley 4 Bedroom Apartments | $14,312 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 159 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
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vela Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,437 |
| Foxdale | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,318 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Valley, CA
As of May 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Valley area is the $4.16 price per square foot 1x1 Model at Foxdale in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $2,318. The second greatest value East Valley apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at Vela Apartments starting at $2,190 with a $4.48 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 | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.16 |
| Vela Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.48 |
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Best Local Schools in East Valley, San Jose, CA
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