
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the El Rancho Verde Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $900 (12 Rentals)
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Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments

232 N 8th St

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in El Rancho Verde?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Rancho Verde Studio Apartments | $2,782 | $1,450 | $3,599 |
| El Rancho Verde 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,195 | $1,240 | $4,843 |
| El Rancho Verde 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,866 | $995 | $10,000+ |
| El Rancho Verde 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,446 | $2,380 | $5,146 |
| El Rancho Verde 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,017 | $1,585 | $5,811 |
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There are currently 12 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the El Rancho Verde Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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Cheapest Available El Rancho Verde Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the El Rancho Verde area of San Jose, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at 27 North - Student Housing Apartments priced from $995. 164 S 10th St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,240. Here are the most affordable El Rancho Verde apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 North - Student Housing Apartments | 2B Shared Attached - Fall 2026 (Other) | 2BR,2BA | $995 |
| 164 S 10th St | 164 S 10th St | 1BR,4BA | $1,240 |
| The Franciscan | Room 8 | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,699 |
| The Fairways | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,809 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Rancho Verde, CA
As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the El Rancho Verde area is the $3.12 price per square foot T2 Model at Centerra in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,843. The second greatest value El Rancho Verde apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Downstairs Model at Country Club Villa starting at $2,800 with a $3.18 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for El Rancho Verde apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centerra | T2 | 1BR,1.5BA | $3.12 |
| Country Club Villa | 2 Bed 2 Bath Downstairs | 2BR,2BA | $3.18 |
| Villa Torino | The Firenze | 1BR,1BA | $3.56 |
| 27 North - Student Housing Apartments | 2D Private Attached - Spring 2026 (Other) | 2BR,2BA | $2.19 |
| Woodland Meadow | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $3.77 |
| 33 South Third | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.59 |
| The Fairways | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.55 |
| Parkside Terrace | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.37 |
| 232 N 8th St | 1 Bed 1 Bath Corner | 1BR,1BA | $3.45 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap El Rancho Verde Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in El Rancho Verde?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in El Rancho Verde is under $2,190.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in El Rancho Verde?
The cheapest apartment in El Rancho Verde is 164 S 10th St which is listed at $1,240, while the average apartment in El Rancho Verde costs $4,659.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in El Rancho Verde?
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 21 regular apartments in El Rancho Verde that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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