Cheap Homes for Rent in East Valley Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $900 (4 Rentals)

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East Valley, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Valley, CA

As of August 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Valley area is the $2.62 price per square foot 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Villa de Guadalupe in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $2,622. The second greatest value East Valley apartment is the 1582 Crucero Dr Model at 1582 Crucero Dr, Unit 4 starting at $2,400 with a $2.76 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Villa de Guadalupe1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.62
1582 Crucero Dr, Unit 41582 Crucero Dr2BR,1BA$2.76
Aviara1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.39
Peppertree Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$4.00
3317 Kuykendall Pl, Unit Studio3317 Kuykendall PlStudio ,1BA$3.22
3506 Lee Terrace Ct, Unit 23506 Lee Terrace Ct1BR,1BA$3.48
Foxdale1x11BR,1BA$4.17
Vela Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.41
231 Laumer Ave, Unit The Sage Boho231 Laumer AveStudio ,1.5BA$7.00

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Valley

What type of rentals are currently available in East Valley?

There are currently 220 Apartments for Rent in East Valley, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,566 to $3,207. There are also 19 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Valley ranging from $900 to $6,300.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in East Valley?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Valley ranges from $900 to $6,300 with an average monthly rent of $3,100.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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