Cheap Homes for Rent in Farnam Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,200 (10 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 Vitalia Apartments priced from $1,696. Park West Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,725. Here are the most affordable Farnam apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vitalia ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,696
Park West ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,725
Joseph ManorStudioStudio,1BA$1,875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Farnam, CA

As of September 11, 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 Residence 3 Luxury Model at La Valencia Apartment Homes starting at $3,215 with a $3.70 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Blossom Hill Terrace Apartments2BR/2BTH2BR,2BA$2.53
La Valencia Apartment HomesResidence 3 Luxury2BR,1BA$3.70
CieloPlan B12BR,1BA$3.50
Meritage Apartments1305-042BR,1BA$3.70
Del Coronado ApartmentsLarge 1 Bedroom - D1BR,1BA$3.04
Four Twenty Union ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.55
Pruneyard ApartmentsApt #21BR,1BA$3.43
Vivere1C1BR,1BA$3.59
Village Green Apartments1x1M1BR,1BA$3.80
2331 Pauline Dr, Unit 22331 Pauline Dr1BR,1BA$3.57

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Farnam, San Jose, CA

Ranked #114

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Farnam

What type of rentals are currently available in Farnam?

There are currently 430 Apartments for Rent in Farnam, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,696 to $9,840. There are also 33 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Farnam ranging from $1,295 to $9,140.

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 $1,295 to $9,140 with an average monthly rent of $4,872.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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