Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East West Citadel Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $900 (41 Rentals)

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737 S 11th St

San JoseCA95112

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Miraido Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Miraido Village

520-566 N 6th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Jeanne D ARC Manor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Jeanne D ARC Manor

85 S 5th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Pollard Plaza Apartment
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pollard Plaza Apartment

1150 Mclaughlin AveSan Jose, CA 95122
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Brookwood Terrace
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Brookwood Terrace

1346 E San Antonio StSan Jose, CA 95116
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650 S 8th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

650 S 8th St

650 S 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Metro Gardens
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Metro Gardens

420 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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39-0008
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

39-0008

74 S 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Arbor Terraces
1 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor Terraces

2768 McKee RdSan Jose, CA 95127
Senior Living
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515 E WiLL
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

515 E WiLL

515 E William StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Clayburn Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clayburn Apartments

67 N Jackson AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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603 S 1st St
Studio Apartments

603 S 1st St

603 S 1st StSan Jose, CA 95113
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Alum Rock Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Alum Rock Apartments

1528-1530 Alum Rock AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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Metro Gardens
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Metro Gardens

420 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Reed Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Reed Apartments

283 E Reed StSan Jose, CA 95112
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McKee Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

McKee Apartments

1735-1745 Mckee RdSan Jose, CA 95116
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First Street Manor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

First Street Manor

523-530 N 1st StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Tao Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tao Apartments

544 N 4th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Metro Station
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Metro Station

439 S 4th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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East West Citadel, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available East West Citadel Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East West Citadel area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at The Franciscan priced from $1,450. The Kelsey Ayer Station has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,566. Here are the most affordable East West Citadel apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The FranciscanRoom 8Studio,1BA$1,450
The Kelsey Ayer Station50% AMI StudioStudio,1BA$1,566
39-00080BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,650
515 E WiLL71BR,1BA$1,680
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,759
708 N 1st St1/11BR,1BA$1,795
232 N 8th St1 Bed 1 Bath Corner1BR,1BA$1,895
Metropolitan Court Apartments1st Floor StudioStudio,1BA$1,895
1040-1058 N. 4th St, San JoseStudioStudio,1BA$1,935

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East West Citadel, CA

As of December 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the East West Citadel area is the $2.25 price per square foot 455 Washington St Model at 455 Washington St, Unit A in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,599. The second greatest value East West Citadel apartment is the Regent Model at The Esplanade starting at $4,439 with a $2.97 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East West Citadel apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
455 Washington St, Unit A455 Washington St3BR,1.5BA$2.25
The EsplanadeRegent3BR,3BA$2.97
101 San FernandoPlan - 2 Bed / 2 Bath Townhome2BR,2BA$3.12
428 S 11th St2 bedroom2BR,1BA$2.88
182 N 11th St182 N 11th St1BR,1BA$2.74
515 E WiLL71BR,1BA$2.49
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.64
Vintage Tower1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.56
708 N 1st St1/11BR,1BA$2.97
39-00080BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$3.00

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Going to college in San Jose? Our local expert gives you the inside scoop on the best neighborhoods to live near Near SJSU, SCU, SJCC, and EVC

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including East West Citadel, 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 convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the East West Citadel Neighborhood in San Jose, CA

Walk Score®

71 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

60 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

52 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East West Citadel Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in East West Citadel?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East West Citadel is under $1,935.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East West Citadel?

The cheapest apartment in East West Citadel is 515 E WiLL which is listed at $1,680, while the average apartment in East West Citadel costs $9,163.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East West Citadel?

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 37 regular apartments in East West Citadel 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 West Citadel?

Cheap apartments in East West Citadel have an average cost of $696 which is $8,467 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East West Citadel.

Expert Rental Resources

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A Local Expert's Guide to the Top 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods for Renters in San Jose

Written by: Shannon Hilson

If you’ve spent much time in San Jose, you’ve likely heard it referred to as “the capital of Silicon Valley” a time or two, and with good reason. San Jose has it all when it comes to the modern California lifestyle and then some.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!