
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Evans Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $500 (54 Rentals)
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3142 Kirk Rd

430 Jerome St

1159 Bird Ave.

3188 Heather Ridge Dr, Unit Spare Room

The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ Only

875 Northrup St

Almaden

Glen Eyrie Apartments

1012 Pacific Ave, Unit 1012 Pacific Avenue
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Willow Pointe

Delmas Park

Pensione Esperanza

912 - 914 Delbert Way

215 Oak St

Bella Castello

Almaden House

122 Graham Avenue Apartments

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Tamien Station

150 Graham Avenue Apartments

Orvieto Family A

Villa Monterey Apartments

357 Willow St

Villa Almaden Apartments

Corde Terra Senior

Koi Creek

2069 Radio Ave

2445 Rinconada Dr
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43 Lester Ave

142 and 150 Graham

134 Graham

Orvieto Family B

Summer Breeze Apartments

40 Glen Eyrie Ave

48 Lester Avenue

978 Summerplace Dr

1068 Summershore Ct

47 Lester Avenue
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Evans, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Evans?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evans Studio Apartments | $2,508 | $1,870 | $2,937 |
| Evans 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,946 | $1,400 | $4,270 |
| Evans 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,453 | $2,537 | $4,710 |
| Evans 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,693 | $3,262 | $4,099 |
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Cheapest Available Evans Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Evans area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ Only priced from $1,594. 875 Northrup St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,750. Here are the most affordable Evans apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ Only | Building A | 1BR,1BA | $1,594 |
| 875 Northrup St | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| Almaden | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,812 |
| Glen Eyrie Apartments | Glen Eyrie Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,870 |
| Summercrest Villas | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,025 |
| The Woods Apartments | Sycamore | Studio,1BA | $2,295 |
| Stonebridge Apartments | MODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY | 2BR,2BA | $2,590 |
| 808 West Apartments | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,635 |
| Sedona Apartments | 2bed 1bath | 2BR,1BA | $2,635 |
| Alterra | Two Bedroom, One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2,695 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Evans, CA
As of June 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Evans area is the $2.16 price per square foot MODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY Model at Stonebridge Apartments in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $2,590. The second greatest value Evans apartment is the 2x2L-1182-p1 Model at Latitude 37 starting at $3,600 with a $3.05 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Evans apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stonebridge Apartments | MODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY | 2BR,2BA | $2.16 |
| Latitude 37 | 2x2L-1182-p1 | 2BR,2BA | $3.05 |
| Scotia Apartments | Plan 3 | 2BR,2BA | $3.02 |
| Sedona Apartments | 2bed 1bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.44 |
| Rosewalk Apartment Homes | Residence 3 Luxury | 2BR,2BA | $3.45 |
| Bella Villagio | Bella Vita | 2BR,1BA | $3.51 |
| Neo on First | 1 BR 1 BA - Unfurnished | 1BR,1BA | $3.37 |
| Almaden | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.87 |
| The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ Only | Building A | 1BR,1BA | $2.66 |
| Summercrest Villas | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.52 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Evans Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Evans?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Evans is under $2,695.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Evans?
The cheapest apartment in Evans is The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ Only which is listed at $1,594, while the average apartment in Evans costs $3,652.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Evans?
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 8 regular apartments in Evans 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 Evans?
Cheap apartments in Evans have an average cost of $177 which is $3,475 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Evans.
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