Cheap Homes for Rent in Farnam Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $700 (8 Rentals)

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property at 3641 Kilo Ave

3641 Kilo Ave

San JoseCA95124
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117 Adler Ave

CampbellCA95008

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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Del Coronado ApartmentsJunior 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,995
The Pines Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$2,000
Joseph ManorOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Farnam, CA

As of June 01, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Blossom Hill Terrace Apartments2BR/2BTH2BR,2BA$2.53
100 Union Avenue Apartments3Bedroom3BR,2BA$3.37
San Jose GreensLarge 2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.94
DeAnza Apartments2 bed 1.5 Townhome2BR,1.5BA$3.35
Los Gatos Gardens2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$3.55
Village Green ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.28
La Valencia Apartment HomesResidence 1 Luxury1BR,1BA$3.51
Four Twenty Union ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.69
Paloma VistaMar1BR,1BA$3.53
Creekside ApartmentsPlan A1BR,1BA$3.55

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Frequently Asked Questions about Farnam

What type of rentals are currently available in Farnam?

There are currently 431 Apartments for Rent in Farnam, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,725 to $6,762. There are also 25 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Farnam ranging from $775 to $9,600.

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 $775 to $9,600 with an average monthly rent of $3,733.

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