
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Estates Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,700 (38 Rentals)
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171-173 Roundtable Dr

217-219 Roundtable Dr

5236 Snow Dr

429 Osgood Ct

5200 Snow Dr

5226 Snow Dr

563 Branham Ln E

5186 Snow Dr
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470 E Branham Way

168 Danze Dr

3455 Sugarcreek Ct

5159 Snow Dr

5268-5272 Snow Dr

5262 Snow Dr

5208 Snow Dr

476 Branham Ln E

5182 Snow Dr
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127 Roundtable Dr

432 War Admiral Ave

5214 Snow Dr

240 Bendorf Dr

437 Osgood Ct

5166-5168 Giusti Dr

3587 Melnikoff Dr

2023 Bridgecastle Ct

220 Bendorf Dr
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2881-2883 Cicero Way

1984 Uphall Ct

5182-5184 Giusti Dr

430 Osgood Ct

288-290 Azucar Ave

5151-5153 Snow Dr

448 War Admiral Ave

5135-5139 Snow Dr

207-209 Bendorf Dr
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5274 Snow Dr

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Estates, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Estates?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estates Studio Apartments | $1,750 | $1,750 | $1,750 |
| Estates 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,752 | $2,658 | $2,928 |
| Estates 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,031 | $2,894 | $3,289 |
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Cheapest Available Estates Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Marino | The Del Rey | 1BR,1BA | $2,677 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Estates, CA
As of February 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Estates area is the $3.83 price per square foot The Del Rey Model at San Marino in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $2,682. The second greatest value Estates apartment is the 3317 Kuykendall Pl Model at 3317 Kuykendall Pl, Unit Studio starting at $1,750 with a $3.04 price per square foot in the Evergreen neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Estates apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Marino | The Del Rey | 1BR,1BA | $3.83 |
| 3317 Kuykendall Pl, Unit Studio | 3317 Kuykendall Pl | Studio ,1BA | $3.04 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Estates Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Estates Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Estates Apartment is $2,682 at San Marino.
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