Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairgrounds Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $500 (169 Rentals)

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Foundry Commons
$2,788 - $3,571
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 7

Foundry Commons

868 S 5th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Brickyard Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brickyard Place

1060 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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1334 Crucero
2 Bedroom Apartments

1334 Crucero

1334 Crucero DrSan Jose, CA 95122
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1753 Welch
2 Bedroom Apartments

1753 Welch

1753 Welch AveSan Jose, CA 95112
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1376 Tami Lee
Studio Apartments

1376 Tami Lee

1376 Tami Lee DrSan Jose, CA 95122
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1417 Dubert
2 Bedroom Apartments

1417 Dubert

1417 Dubert LnSan Jose, CA 95122

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1369 Dubert Ln
Studio Apartments

1369 Dubert Ln

1369 Dubert LnSan Jose, CA 95122
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601 S 9th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

601 S 9th St

601 S 9th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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1415 Tami Lee Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

1415 Tami Lee Dr

1415 Tami Lee DrSan Jose, CA 95122

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Marina Hall
Studio Apartments

Marina Hall

443 S 11th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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1425 Dubert Ln
2 Bedroom Apartments

1425 Dubert Ln

1425 Dubert LnSan Jose, CA 95122
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440 S 11th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

440 S 11th St

440 S 11th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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1344 Crucero Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

1344 Crucero Dr

1344 Crucero DrSan Jose, CA 95122
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1409 Dubert Ln
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1409 Dubert Ln

1409 Dubert LnSan Jose, CA 95122
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1339 Crucero Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

1339 Crucero Dr

1339 Crucero DrSan Jose, CA 95122
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1322 Carnelian Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

1322 Carnelian Dr

1322 Carnelian DrSan Jose, CA 95122
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1399 Tami Lee Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

1399 Tami Lee Dr

1399 Tami Lee DrSan Jose, CA 95122

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1339 Carnelian Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

1339 Carnelian Dr

1339 Carnelian DrSan Jose, CA 95122
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1324 Crucero Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

1324 Crucero Dr

1324 Crucero DrSan Jose, CA 95122
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630 S 8th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

630 S 8th St

630 S 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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661 Nordale Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

661 Nordale Ave

661 Nordale AveSan Jose, CA 95112
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RR Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

RR Apartments

556 S 11th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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1435 Carnelian Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

1435 Carnelian Dr

1435 Carnelian DrSan Jose, CA 95122
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547 S 11th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

547 S 11th St

547 S 11th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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351-353 S 11th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

351-353 S 11th St

351-353 S 11th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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1408 Dubert Ln
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1408 Dubert Ln

1408 Dubert LnSan Jose, CA 95122

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1380 Carnelian Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

1380 Carnelian Dr

1380 Carnelian DrSan Jose, CA 95122
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399 S 12th St
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

399 S 12th St

399 S 12th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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1351 Carnelian Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

1351 Carnelian Dr

1351 Carnelian DrSan Jose, CA 95122
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1168 S 6th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1168 S 6th St

1168 S 6th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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1779 Welch Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1779 Welch Ave

1779 Welch AveSan Jose, CA 95112
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Crestwood Maror
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Crestwood Maror

643 S 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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1430 Tamilee Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

1430 Tamilee Dr

1430 Tamilee DrSan Jose, CA 95122
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1780 Welch Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1780 Welch Ave

1780 Welch AveSan Jose, CA 95112
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825 Jeanne Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

825 Jeanne Ave

825 Jeanne AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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1352 Dubert Ln
2 Bedroom Apartments

1352 Dubert Ln

1352 Dubert LnSan Jose, CA 95122

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Fairgrounds, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Fairgrounds Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
515 E WiLL71BR,1BA$1,680
Stonebridge ApartmentsMODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY2BR,2BA$2,590

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairgrounds, CA

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairgrounds 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 Fairgrounds apartment is the 7 Model at 515 E WiLL starting at $1,680 with a $2.49 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fairgrounds apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Stonebridge ApartmentsMODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY2BR,2BA$2.16
515 E WiLL71BR,1BA$2.49

Beyond Campus: Finding Your Perfect San Jose Apartment in the Perfect Student Friendly Neighborhood

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fairgrounds Apartments

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Fairgrounds Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Fairgrounds is starting from $2,590 at Stonebridge Apartments.

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If you’ve spent much time in San Jose, you’ve likely heard it referred to as “the capital of Silicon Valley” a time or two, and with good reason. San Jose has it all when it comes to the modern California lifestyle and then some.

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San Jose is absolutely one of those places where your zip code and your job eventually wind up in a very serious relationship.

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Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.