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

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Pollard Plaza Apartment
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Pollard Plaza Apartment

1150 Mclaughlin AveSan Jose, CA 95122
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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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650 S 8th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

650 S 8th St

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

Metro Gardens

420 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Arbor Terraces
1 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor Terraces

2768 McKee RdSan Jose, CA 95127
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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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Clayburn Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clayburn Apartments

67 N Jackson AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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Alum Rock Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Alum Rock Apartments

1528-1530 Alum Rock AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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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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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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39-0008
Studio Apartments

39-0008

74 S 8th 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 Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Metro Gardens

420 S 3rd 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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670-686 S. 8th
1 Bedroom Apartments

670-686 S. 8th

670-686 S 8th 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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vela ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,566
Clayburn ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,695
Virginia Street StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$1,708
Vintage Tower1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,721
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,759
1040-1058 N. 4th St, San JoseStudioStudio,1BA$1,835
39-00080BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,850
Westwood Properties55 S 6thStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
MarquisC22BR,2BA$3.16
Metropolitan Court Apartments5th floor1BR,1BA$2.80
Villa de Guadalupe1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.62
1298 Shortridge Ave, Unit B1298 Shortridge Ave2BR,1BA$2.80
360 ResidencesPlan A11BR,1BA$3.05
101 San FernandoPlan A5 - 1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.11
862 Jeanne Ave, Unit 2862 Jeanne Ave2BR,1BA$3.20
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.64
Japantown Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.28
Vintage Tower1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,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

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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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

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