
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East West Citadel Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,100 (47 Rentals)
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Vela Apartments

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East West Citadel, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East West Citadel?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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East West Citadel Studio Apartments | $3,187 | $1,566 | $5,265 |
East West Citadel 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,556 | $1,100 | $7,489 |
East West Citadel 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,314 | $2,000 | $10,000+ |
East West Citadel 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,154 | $2,211 | $10,000+ |
East West Citadel 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,980 | $4,980 | $4,980 |
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There are currently 47 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East West Citadel Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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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 Vela Apartments priced from $1,566. Clayburn Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,695. Here are the most affordable East West Citadel 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 |
Clayburn Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
Virginia Street Studios | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,708 |
Vintage Tower | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,721 |
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,759 |
1040-1058 N. 4th St, San Jose | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,835 |
39-0008 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
Westwood Properties | 55 S 6th | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East West Citadel, CA
As of July 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the East West Citadel area is the $3.16 price per square foot C2 Model at Marquis in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,289. The second greatest value East West Citadel apartment is the 5th floor Model at Metropolitan Court Apartments starting at $2,795 with a $2.80 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Marquis | C2 | 2BR,2BA | $3.16 |
Metropolitan Court Apartments | 5th floor | 1BR,1BA | $2.80 |
Villa de Guadalupe | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.62 |
1298 Shortridge Ave, Unit B | 1298 Shortridge Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.80 |
360 Residences | Plan A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.05 |
101 San Fernando | Plan A5 - 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.11 |
862 Jeanne Ave, Unit 2 | 862 Jeanne Ave | 2BR,1BA | $3.20 |
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.64 |
Japantown Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.28 |
Vintage Tower | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.86 |
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,895.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East West Citadel?
The cheapest apartment in East West Citadel is Vintage Tower which is listed at $1,721, while the average apartment in East West Citadel costs $4,980.
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 7 regular apartments in East West Citadel that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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