
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Eastside Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,300 (96 Rentals)
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LINQ

ReNew Berryessa

Peppertree Apartments

Foxdale

ReNew Twenty50

Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments

Mission Grove

Onyx by Pulte Homes

581 Avalani Ave
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587 Avalani Ave

144-148 S 33rd St

1200-1206 E Santa Clara St

1298 Quincy Dr

373-381 Gloria Ave

484 Nordyke Dr

2245 Luz Ave

1661 Alum Rock Ave

254 Pamela Ave

1509 Mount Herman Dr
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3035 Westboro Dr

1855 Luby Dr

1625 Alum Rock Ave

279 La Pala Dr

275 La Pala Dr

175 Alexander Ave

2752 Kollmar Dr

2392 Mammoth Dr

207 Gramercy Pl

351 N 26th St
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2750 Mckee Rd

39 Jose Figueres Ave

239 Montclair Ave

1361-1365 E Julian St

69-81 Jose Figueres Ave

Sierra Village Apartments

Courtyard Berryessa

2702-2744 Norita Ct

2710-2718 Kollmar Dr

223 Alexander Ave
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551 Avalani Ave

1390 E Santa Clara St

1281 Fleming Ave

99 N King Rd

Centered on Capitol

2177 Alum Rock Ave

1621 Alum Rock Ave

1244 Quincy Dr

3215 Rockport Ave

557-563 Avalani 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 | $1,987 | $1,987 | $1,987 |
| Eastside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,594 | $1,759 | $3,015 |
| Eastside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,972 | $2,539 | $3,958 |
| Eastside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,043 | $2,650 | $3,201 |
| Eastside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,559 | $3,559 | $3,559 |
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There are currently 96 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Eastside Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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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 priced from $1,759. Foxdale has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,318. 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 | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,759 |
| Foxdale | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,318 |
| Country Club Villa | 1 Bed 1 Bath Upstairs | 1BR,1BA | $2,400 |
| Sofi Berryessa | 1 Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $2,650 |
| ReNew Berryessa | Sierra | 1BR,1BA | $2,730 |
| ReNew Twenty50 | Madeline | 1BR,1BA | $2,875 |
| LINQ | B3 Income Protected | 2BR,2BA | $3,297 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Eastside, CA
As of February 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Eastside area is the $3.16 price per square foot B3 Income Protected Model at LINQ in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,297. The second greatest value Eastside apartment is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Upstairs Model at Country Club Villa starting at $2,400 with a $3.49 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| LINQ | B3 Income Protected | 2BR,2BA | $3.16 |
| Country Club Villa | 1 Bed 1 Bath Upstairs | 1BR,1BA | $3.49 |
| Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.64 |
| Sofi Berryessa | 1 Bedroom B | 1BR,1BA | $4.43 |
| ReNew Berryessa | Sierra | 1BR,1BA | $4.27 |
| ReNew Twenty50 | Madeline | 1BR,1BA | $4.50 |
| Foxdale | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.16 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEastside, San Jose, CA
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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 the price of a cheap apartment in Eastside?
The cheapest apartment in Eastside is Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments which is listed at $1,759, while the average apartment in Eastside costs $3,559.
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 11 regular apartments in Eastside 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 Eastside?
Cheap apartments in Eastside have an average cost of $1,980 which is $1,579 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Eastside.
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