
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Eastside Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $2,539 (67 Rentals)


Country Club Villa

Peppertree Apartments

ReNew Berryessa

ReNew Twenty50

373-381 Gloria Ave

581 Avalani Ave

144-148 S 33rd St

587 Avalani Ave

1298 Quincy Dr
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1200-1206 E Santa Clara St

175 Alexander Ave

207 Gramercy Pl

2752 Kollmar Dr

254 Pamela Ave

1855 Luby Dr

484 Nordyke Dr

1625 Alum Rock Ave

39 Jose Figueres Ave

3035 Westboro Dr
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2750 Mckee Rd

351 N 26th St

1509 Mount Herman Dr

2245 Luz Ave

99 N King Rd

1361-1365 E Julian St

Centered on Capitol

Sierra Village Apartments

2710-2718 Kollmar Dr

2177 Alum Rock Ave
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1244 Quincy Dr

3215 Rockport Ave

1281 Fleming Ave

551 Avalani Ave

Courtyard Berryessa

2368 Mammoth Dr

264 N White Rd

196 Gramercy Pl

Capitol Station

165 Gramercy Pl
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234 Pamela Ave

Foxdale

Clayburn Apartments

Fairway Glen

El Rancho Verde

Alum Rock Apartments

Villa Fairlane

Rosedale

Kings Crossing Apartments

Little Portugal
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Eastside, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Eastside?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastside Studio Apartments | $2,339 | $1,437 | $2,590 |
| Eastside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,873 | $1,732 | $3,609 |
Eastside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,069 | $2,539 | $4,039 |
| Eastside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,807 | $2,807 | $2,807 |
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10 Hidden Costs of Renting You Should Budget for Before Signing a Lease
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Read ArticleBeyond Campus: Finding Your Perfect San Jose Apartment in the Perfect Student Friendly Neighborhood
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEastside, San Jose, CA
Ranked #343
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Eastside, San Jose, CA
Ben Painter Elementary
William Sheppard Middle
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Eastside Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Eastside?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Eastside is under $2,850.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Eastside?
The cheapest apartment in Eastside is Vela Apartments which is listed at $2,539, while the average apartment in Eastside costs $3,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Eastside?
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 8 regular apartments in Eastside that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
Expert Rental Resources
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Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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.

Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property
Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
Written by: Bob Mallory
Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.