
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Farnam Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,500 (26 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Farnam area of San Jose.


Vitalia Apartments

Del Coronado Apartments

Village Green Apartments

2290 Sun Glory Ln

Creekside Apartments
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Farnam, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Farnam?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Farnam Studio Apartments | $2,088 | $1,725 | $2,477 |
Farnam 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,050 | $1,995 | $6,739 |
Farnam 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,518 | $2,392 | $6,256 |
Farnam 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,007 | $2,500 | $5,700 |
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There are currently 26 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Farnam Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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Cheapest Available Farnam Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Farnam area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Del Coronado Apartments priced from $1,995. The Pines Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,000. Here are the most affordable Farnam apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Del Coronado Apartments | Junior 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
The Pines Apartments | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
Joseph Manor | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,050 |
The Commons | The Cornell | Studio,1BA | $2,177 |
Creekside Apartments | Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $2,310 |
Paloma Vista | Mar | 1BR,1BA | $2,473 |
Sedona Lane Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,550 |
Cedar Glen | Pine Cone | 1BR,1BA | $2,555 |
Four Twenty Union Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,600 |
Village of Taxco | Jr. 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,601 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Farnam, CA
As of June 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Farnam area is the $2.53 price per square foot 2BR/2BTH Model at Blossom Hill Terrace Apartments in the in the Ponderosa neighborhood starting from $2,895. The second greatest value Farnam apartment is the 3Bedroom Model at 100 Union Avenue Apartments starting at $3,700 with a $3.37 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Farnam apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Blossom Hill Terrace Apartments | 2BR/2BTH | 2BR,2BA | $2.53 |
100 Union Avenue Apartments | 3Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $3.37 |
San Jose Greens | Large 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.94 |
DeAnza Apartments | 2 bed 1.5 Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.35 |
Village Green Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.28 |
La Valencia Apartment Homes | Residence 1 Luxury | 1BR,1BA | $3.49 |
5770 Preston Dr, Unit C | 5770 Preston Dr | 2BR,1BA | $3.58 |
Four Twenty Union Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.69 |
Paloma Vista | Mar | 1BR,1BA | $3.63 |
Creekside Apartments | Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $3.55 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleFarnam, San Jose, CA
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4.0Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the Farnam Neighborhood in San Jose, CA
Walk Score®
79 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
69 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
30 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Farnam Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Farnam Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Farnam Apartment is $1,995 at Del Coronado Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Farnam Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Farnam is starting from $2,625 at Village Green Apartments.
What is the most affordable Farnam Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Farnam Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cedar Glen and starts from $3,555.
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