Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Educational Park Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $900 (21 Rentals)

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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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Arbor Terraces
1 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor Terraces

2768 McKee RdSan Jose, CA 95127
Senior Living
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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 2 Bedroom Apartments

Alum Rock Apartments

1528-1530 Alum Rock AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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Delano Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Delano Apartments

272-280 La Pala DrSan Jose, CA 95127
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McKee Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

McKee Apartments

1735-1745 Mckee RdSan Jose, CA 95116
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Tao Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tao Apartments

544 N 4th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Villa Fairlane
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Fairlane

264-270 La Pala DrSan Jose, CA 95127

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Country Club
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Country Club

256 La Pala DrSan Jose, CA 95127
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Educational Park, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Educational Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Educational Park area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments priced from $1,759. Villa Fairlane has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,899. Here are the most affordable Educational Park apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,759
Villa Fairlane1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,899
232 N 8th St1 Bed 1 Bath Corner1BR,1BA$1,900
Foxdale1x11BR,1BA$1,927
Vela ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,987

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Educational Park, CA

As of September 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Educational Park area is the $2.53 price per square foot 421 N 13th St Model at 421 N 13th St, Unit House in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $7,499. The second greatest value Educational Park apartment is the Regent Model at The Esplanade starting at $4,659 with a $3.12 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Educational Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
421 N 13th St, Unit House421 N 13th St6BR,6BA$2.53
The EsplanadeRegent3BR,3BA$3.12
Cannery Park by WindsorI2BR,2BA$3.24
Villa de Guadalupe1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.67
Pavona ApartmentsPotenza2BR,1BA$3.41
Country Club Villa2 Bed 2 Bath Downstairs2BR,2BA$3.18
Peppertree Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$3.42
Woodland MeadowAspen1BR,1BA$3.44
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.64
Japantown Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.28

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Educational Park, San Jose, CA

Ranked #397

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website works hard to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including San Jose. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Educational Park Neighborhood in San Jose, CA

Walk Score®

39 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

69 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

51 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Educational Park Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Educational Park?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Educational Park is under $2,220.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Educational Park?

The cheapest apartment in Educational Park is Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments which is listed at $1,759, while the average apartment in Educational Park costs $7,499.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Educational Park?

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 Educational Park 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 Educational Park?

Cheap apartments in Educational Park have an average cost of $179 which is $7,320 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Educational Park.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Local Expert's Guide to the Top 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods for Renters in San Jose

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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.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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