Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Erikson Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,000 (26 Rentals)

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property at 45 Kenbrook Cir

$1,000

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 3

45 Kenbrook Cir, Unit Room for rent

45 Kenbrook Cir
San JoseCA95111
property at 3188 Heather Ridge Dr

$1,475

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$1,475

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3188 Heather Ridge Dr, Unit Spare Room

3188 Heather Ridge Dr
San JoseCA95136

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View at Blossom Hill
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$2,635 - $3,633
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$2,635 - $3,633

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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

View at Blossom Hill

1001 Blossom Hill RdSan Jose, CA 95123
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Oak Park Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Park Apartments

5055 Dent AveSan Jose, CA 95118
  • Utilities Included

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Park Branham
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Branham

1520 Branham LnSan Jose, CA 95118
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Holly Oaks Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Holly Oaks Apartments

5500 Camden AveSan Jose, CA 95124
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Mesa Terrace
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mesa Terrace

1171 Mesa DrSan Jose, CA 95101

Erikson, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Erikson Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Erikson area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at The Woods Apartments priced from $2,295. Cherrywood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,465. Here are the most affordable Erikson apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Woods ApartmentsSycamoreStudio,1BA$2,295
Cherrywood ApartmentsThe SycamoreStudio,1BA$2,465
Terra House ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,472
View at Blossom Hill1X1 C AFF1BR,1BA$2,635
Bella VillagioBella Cielo + Den1BR,1BA$2,767
Rosewalk Apartment HomesResidence 1 Luxury1BR,1BA$3,009
Sofi Waterford ParkWillow1BR,1BA$3,015
Avana Almaden1A1BR,1BA$3,072
Avalon Willow Glen7961BR,1BA$3,125

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Erikson, CA

As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Erikson area is the $3.41 price per square foot Bella Vita Model at Bella Villagio in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $2,989. The second greatest value Erikson apartment is the Residence 1 Luxury Model at Rosewalk Apartment Homes starting at $3,009 with a $3.71 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Erikson apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bella VillagioBella Vita2BR,1BA$3.41
Rosewalk Apartment HomesResidence 1 Luxury1BR,1BA$3.71
Avalon Willow Glen8081BR,1BA$4.03
5744 Via Monte Dr, Unit 5744 Via Monte Dr. Unit C5744 Via Monte Dr2BR,1BA$3.19
One Pearl PlaceNice1BR,1BA$4.08
Bell AlmadenA1A1BR,1BA$4.09
Sofi Waterford ParkWillow1BR,1BA$4.19
View at Blossom Hill2x1 A AFF2BR,1BA$4.41
Avana Almaden1A1BR,1BA$4.38
The Woods ApartmentsSycamoreStudio ,1BA$5.36

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Erikson, San Jose, CA

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Erikson Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Erikson?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Erikson is under $3,125.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Erikson?

The cheapest apartment in Erikson is The Woods Apartments which is listed at $2,425, while the average apartment in Erikson costs $3,919.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Erikson?

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 23 regular apartments in Erikson 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 Erikson?

Cheap apartments in Erikson have an average cost of $528 which is $3,391 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Erikson.

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