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El Rancho Verde, San Jose, CA Local Guide

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 Studio unit found at The Franciscan priced from $1,450. The Kelsey Ayer Station has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,566. Here are the most affordable El Rancho Verde apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The FranciscanRoom 8Studio,1BA$1,450
The Kelsey Ayer Station50% AMI StudioStudio,1BA$1,566
Vintage Tower1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,566
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,759
708 N 1st St1/11BR,1BA$1,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Rancho Verde, CA

As of December 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the El Rancho Verde area is the $2.25 price per square foot 455 Washington St Model at 455 Washington St, Unit A in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,599. The second greatest value El Rancho Verde apartment is the 2 bedroom Model at 428 S 11th St starting at $2,595 with a $2.88 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
455 Washington St, Unit A455 Washington St3BR,1.5BA$2.25
428 S 11th St2 bedroom2BR,1BA$2.88
Country Club Villa2 Bed 2 Bath Downstairs2BR,2BA$3.41
Woodland MeadowAspen1BR,1BA$3.11
Westwood Properties55 S 6th1BR,1BA$3.13
Villa TorinoThe Roma BMR1BR,1BA$3.30
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.64
Vintage Tower1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.56
708 N 1st St1/11BR,1BA$2.97
232 N 8th St1 Bed 1 Bath Corner1BR,1BA$3.45

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
El Rancho Verde, San Jose, CA

Ranked #78

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

Our team is happy to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across California including El Rancho Verde, San Jose, and the greater San Jose area. 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 convenient access to the outdoors, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the El Rancho Verde Neighborhood in San Jose, CA

Walk Score®

72 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

57 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

51 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,895.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in El Rancho Verde?

The cheapest apartment in El Rancho Verde is Vintage Tower which is listed at $1,566, while the average apartment in El Rancho Verde costs $4,342.

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 46 regular apartments in El Rancho Verde 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 El Rancho Verde?

Cheap apartments in El Rancho Verde have an average cost of $1,337 which is $3,005 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in El Rancho Verde.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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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!