Cheap Apartments for Rent in the El Rancho Verde Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,200 (27 Rentals)

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The Colonnade Apartments
$1,899 - $3,902
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The Colonnade Apartments

201 S 4th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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832 Jeanne Ave, Unit 1
$2,400
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832 Jeanne Ave, Unit 1

832 Jeanne AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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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 1 Bed unit found at 164 S 10th St priced from $1,240. Vela Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,437. Here are the most affordable El Rancho Verde apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
164 S 10th St164 S 10th St1BR,4BA$1,240
Vela ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,437
The FranciscanRoom 8Studio,1BA$1,450
The Kelsey Ayer Station50% AMI StudioStudio,1BA$1,706
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,759
232 N 8th St1 Bed 1 Bath Corner1BR,1BA$1,895
625 S 11th St1/11BR,1BA$1,975
Parkside Terrace1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,980
The Colonnade ApartmentsMedium StudioStudio,1BA$2,009

Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Rancho Verde, CA

As of March 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the El Rancho Verde area is the $2.92 price per square foot 1601 E San Fernando St Model at 1601 E San Fernando St, Unit 1601 in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value El Rancho Verde apartment is the Metropolitan Townhome - Income Restricted Model at Museum Park starting at $3,256 with a $2.91 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.
1601 E San Fernando St, Unit 16011601 E San Fernando St3BR,2BA$2.92
Museum ParkMetropolitan Townhome - Income Restricted2BR,2.5BA$2.91
Country Club Villa2 Bed 2 Bath Downstairs2BR,2BA$3.41
27 North - Student Housing Apartments2D Private Attached - Spring 2026 (Other)2BR,2BA$2.19
145 N 5th Street, Unit Downstairs 2 Bed145 N 5th Street2BR,1BA$3.00
Westwood Properties55 S 6th1BR,1BA$3.24
Villa TorinoThe Roma BMR1BR,1BA$3.19
Metropolitan Court Apartments1 st Floor 1Bed 1Bath1BR,1BA$3.14
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.64
Parkside Terrace1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.37

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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!

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 $2,009.

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 $4,242.

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 36 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 $813 which is $3,429 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in El Rancho Verde.

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