Cheap Homes for Rent in Farnam Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $800 (11 Rentals)

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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 Park West Apartments priced from $1,725. The Cedars Studio has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,995. Here are the most affordable Farnam apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park West ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,725
The Cedars StudioStudioStudio,1BA$1,995
Joseph ManorOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2,050
Pruneyard ApartmentsApt #321BR,1BA$2,250
The CommonsThe CornellStudio,1BA$2,257

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Farnam, CA

As of July 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Farnam area is the $2.92 price per square foot 3 Bedroom House Model at The Pines Apartments in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,225. The second greatest value Farnam apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Lake Vasona Manor starting at $3,395 with a $2.65 price per square foot in the Fruitvale neighborhood. 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.
The Pines Apartments3 Bedroom House3BR,1.5BA$2.92
Lake Vasona Manor2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.65
Blossom Hill Terrace Apartments2BR/2BTH2BR,2BA$2.53
100 Union Avenue Apartments2Bedroom2BR,2BA$3.36
San Jose GreensLarge 2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.06
DeAnza Apartments2 bed 1.5 Townhome2BR,1.5BA$3.35
Village Green ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.30
Twelve Oaks Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.14
5770 Preston Dr, Unit C5770 Preston Dr2BR,1BA$3.32
2255 Shamrock Dr, Unit One of the units2255 Shamrock Dr2BR,1BA$3.27

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Frequently Asked Questions about Farnam

What type of rentals are currently available in Farnam?

There are currently 428 Apartments for Rent in Farnam, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,696 to $6,988. There are also 33 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Farnam ranging from $800 to $9,150.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Farnam?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Farnam ranges from $800 to $9,150 with an average monthly rent of $4,756.

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