
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Eden Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $800 (100 Rentals)
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52 Cleveland Ave, Unit 2

3517 Alden Way, Unit SI FL2-ID1635

Sycamore Park

North Colonial House

Rosa Crest Studio

David Avenue

Regency & Lexington

Colonial Way Apartments

Campbell House
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eaves West Valley

267 Greendale Way

Los Gatos Landing

The Aegena Apartments

Colonial House Apartments

Park Kiely

1100 Ranchero Way, Unit A

4775 Atherton Ave

The Colonial House

Northlake Ambassador Apartments
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Ranchero Palms

Boynton Greens Apartments

463 Menker Ave

Saratoga Savoy Apartments

Paloma Vista

Viva Apartments

Portofino Apartments

Creekside Apartments

West Park Apartments

481 Auburn Way, Unit 4
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The Grove

Miranda Village

The Dudley Apartments

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Ranchero Grove Apartments

1137 Roewill Dr

Ranchero Apartments

The Brooks House

162-164 Topeka Ave

3137 Cadillac Dr
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Atherton Terrace

3200 Cadillac Dr

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Arcadia Apartments

Marlboro Manor Apartments

Saratoga Grove Apartments

The Monterey Apartments

401 Bundy Ave

Driftwood Apartments

El Paseo de Saratoga Plaza, San Jose
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Eden, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Eden?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Studio Apartments | $2,515 | $1,004 | $3,538 |
| Eden 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,206 | $1,071 | $10,000+ |
| Eden 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,221 | $1,276 | $10,000+ |
| Eden 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,577 | $1,464 | $9,255 |
| Eden 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,032 | $6,143 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Eden Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Eden area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at 88 Saratoga Avenue Apartments priced from $1,004. Arcadia Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,800. Here are the most affordable Eden apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88 Saratoga Avenue Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,004 |
| Arcadia Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
| 23 Fifty Bascom | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,886 |
| Rosa Crest Studio | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
| North Colonial House | 1B/1BA - Medium | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| David Avenue | One Bedroom - 50% AMI | 1BR,1BA | $1,921 |
| Campbell House | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,950 |
| eaves West Valley | 405 | Studio,1BA | $1,985 |
| The Aegena Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,025 |
| Colonial House Apartments | Remodeled 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,075 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Eden, CA
As of April 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Eden area is the $3.14 price per square foot 625 Craig Ave Model at 625 Craig Ave, Unit B in the in the Fruitvale neighborhood starting from $6,280. The second greatest value Eden apartment is the B2-R Model at Palms at the Pruneyard starting at $3,086 with a $3.05 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Eden apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 625 Craig Ave, Unit B | 625 Craig Ave | 3BR,3BA | $3.14 |
| Palms at the Pruneyard | B2-R | 2BR,2BA | $3.05 |
| Paloma Vista | Colina | 2BR,2BA | $3.00 |
| Menden Manor | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.05 |
| North Colonial House | 1 Bedroom - L | 1BR,1BA | $2.93 |
| Colonial House Apartments | Remodeled 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.92 |
| 4775 Atherton Ave | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.05 |
| Arcadia Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.57 |
| Ranchero Palms | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.14 |
| 88 Saratoga Avenue Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.38 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Eden Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Eden?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Eden is under $2,075.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Eden?
The cheapest apartment in Eden is 88 Saratoga Avenue Apartments which is listed at $1,071, while the average apartment in Eden costs $7,162.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Eden?
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 47 regular apartments in Eden 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 Eden?
Cheap apartments in Eden have an average cost of $578 which is $6,584 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Eden.
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