Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Farnam Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,496 (72 Rentals)

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3157 Ensalmo Ave
San JoseCA95118

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Holly Oaks Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Holly Oaks Apartments

5500 Camden AveSan Jose, CA 95124
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Bascom House Apt
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bascom House Apt

2520-2530 S Bascom AveSan Jose, CA 95124
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Pauline Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Pauline Apartments

2306-2322 Pauline DrSan Jose, CA 95124
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2307 Pauline Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

2307 Pauline Dr

2307 Pauline DrSan Jose, CA 95124
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Union Park Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Union Park Apartments

1977 Heimgartner LnSan Jose, CA 95124
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Aventino
$3,450 - $5,250

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200 Winchester CirLos Gatos, CA 95032
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West Glen
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

West Glen

2265 S Bascom AveCampbell, CA 95008

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Farnam, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Farnam Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Farnam area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Vitalia Apartments priced from $1,599. Park West Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,750. Here are the most affordable Farnam apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vitalia ApartmentsStudioStudio, 1BA$1,599
Park West ApartmentsStudioStudio, 1BA$1,750
Newport Apartments0X1SAStudio, 1BA$2,695
Sedona Lane ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$2,700
Blossom Hill Terrace Apartments2BR/2BTH2BR, 2BA$2,895
The CommonsThe Columbia1BR, 1BA$2,977
Village Green ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR, 1BA$2,985
Vivere1C1BR, 1BA$3,001
345 - 190 Adler AveRemodeled 2x1.5 (1)2BR, 1BA$3,195
The Pines Apartments2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR, 1BA$3,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Farnam, CA

As of September 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Farnam area is the $3.04 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Lake Vasona Manor in the Fruitvale neighborhood starting from $3,895. The second greatest value Farnam apartment is the 2BR/2BTH Model at Blossom Hill Terrace Apartments in the Fruitvale neighborhood starting at $2,895 with a $2.53 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Farnam apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lake Vasona Manor2 Bed 2 Bath2BR, 2BA$3.04
Blossom Hill Terrace Apartments2BR/2BTH2BR, 2BA$2.53
The Pines Apartments2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR, 1.5BA$3.33
100 Union Avenue Apartments2Bedroom2BR, 2BA$3.57
La Valencia Apartment HomesResidence 3 Luxury2BR, 1BA$3.77
Village Green ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR, 1BA$3.73
The Parc at PruneyardPlan 1A1BR, 1BA$4.49
AventinoPlan Four1BR, 1BA$4.60
The CommonsThe Columbia1BR, 1BA$4.51
Vitalia ApartmentsStudioStudio, 1BA$3.99

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Farnam Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Farnam?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Farnam is at Vitalia Apartments listed at $1,599.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Farnam Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Farnam Apartment is $2,190 at Vitalia 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 $2,617 at Vitalia Apartments.

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