
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Eastside Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,316 (95 Rentals)
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Country Club Villa

Peppertree Apartments

Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments - 55 years+

ReNew Berryessa

Mission Grove

Onyx by Pulte Homes

581 Avalani Ave

144-148 S 33rd St

587 Avalani Ave
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1298 Quincy Dr

1200-1206 E Santa Clara St

373-381 Gloria Ave

1661 Alum Rock Ave

254 Pamela Ave

2245 Luz Ave

1509 Mount Herman Dr

275 La Pala Dr

175 Alexander Ave

2392 Mammoth Dr
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207 Gramercy Pl

279 La Pala Dr

2752 Kollmar Dr

484 Nordyke Dr

1625 Alum Rock Ave

1855 Luby Dr

239 Montclair Ave

39 Jose Figueres Ave

3035 Westboro Dr

2750 Mckee Rd
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351 N 26th St

69-81 Jose Figueres Ave

Sierra Village Apartments

2177 Alum Rock Ave

1244 Quincy Dr

223 Alexander Ave

Courtyard Berryessa

2710-2718 Kollmar Dr

1390 E Santa Clara St

2702-2744 Norita Ct
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1361-1365 E Julian St

99 N King Rd

Centered on Capitol

1621 Alum Rock Ave

1281 Fleming Ave

551 Avalani Ave

3215 Rockport Ave

1858 Luby Dr

557-563 Avalani Ave

234 Pamela Ave
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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 | $1,700 | $1,700 | $1,700 |
| Eastside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,679 | $1,699 | $3,089 |
| Eastside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,008 | $2,800 | $3,329 |
| Eastside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,831 | $2,564 | $3,098 |
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Cheapest Available Eastside Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Eastside area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments - 55 years+ priced from $1,699. Vela Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,250. Here are the most affordable Eastside apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments - 55 years+ | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,699 |
| Vela Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,250 |
| Villa Fairlane | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2,599 |
| Fairway Glen | 1 BED 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $2,643 |
| ReNew Twenty50 | Mabury | 1BR,1BA | $2,649 |
| Peppertree Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,699 |
| Foxdale | 3x1.5 | 3BR,1BA | $2,795 |
| Country Club Villa | 2 Bed 2 Bath Upstairs | 2BR,2BA | $2,800 |
| LINQ | A5 Income Protected | 1BR,1BA | $2,933 |
| ReNew Berryessa | Sierra | 1BR,1BA | $2,999 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Eastside, CA
As of August 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Eastside area is the $2.48 price per square foot 4x1.5 Model at Foxdale in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,106. The second greatest value Eastside apartment is the 2-Bedroom Model at Aviara starting at $3,320 with a $3.64 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Eastside apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foxdale | 4x1.5 | 4BR,1.5BA | $2.48 |
| Aviara | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $3.64 |
| Country Club Villa | 2 Bed 2 Bath Downstairs | 2BR,2BA | $3.35 |
| Fairway Glen | 1 BED 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $3.72 |
| Villa Fairlane | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $3.87 |
| Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments - 55 years+ | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.55 |
| ReNew Berryessa | Sierra | 1BR,1BA | $4.69 |
| ReNew Twenty50 | Madeline | 1BR,1BA | $4.22 |
| Peppertree Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $4.48 |
| Vela Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.60 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Eastside Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Eastside?
The cheapest apartment in Eastside is Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments - 55 years+ which is listed at $1,699, while the average apartment in Eastside costs $2,966.
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 1 regular apartments in Eastside that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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