
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Foss Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $900 (15 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Foss area of San Jose.


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Foss, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Foss?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foss Studio Apartments | $1,762 | $1,450 | $1,987 |
| Foss 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,368 | $900 | $3,025 |
| Foss 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,914 | $2,525 | $3,958 |
| Foss 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,043 | $2,650 | $3,201 |
| Foss 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,255 | $3,559 | $8,951 |
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There are currently 15 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Foss Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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Cheapest Available Foss Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Foss area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at The Franciscan priced from $1,450. 515 E WiLL has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,680. Here are the most affordable Foss apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Franciscan | Room 8 | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR,1BA | $1,680 |
| Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,759 |
| 625 S 11th St | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,975 |
| Parkside Terrace | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Foss, CA
As of February 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Foss area is the $3.16 price per square foot B3 Income Protected Model at LINQ in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,297. The second greatest value Foss apartment is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Upstairs Model at Country Club Villa starting at $2,400 with a $3.49 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Foss apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| LINQ | B3 Income Protected | 2BR,2BA | $3.16 |
| Country Club Villa | 1 Bed 1 Bath Upstairs | 1BR,1BA | $3.49 |
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.64 |
| Sofi Berryessa | 1 Bedroom B | 1BR,1BA | $4.43 |
| ReNew Twenty50 | Madeline | 1BR,1BA | $4.50 |
| Parkside Terrace | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.57 |
| Foxdale | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.16 |
| 625 S 11th St | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.95 |
| The Franciscan | Room 4 | Studio ,1BA | $14.00 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Foss Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Foss?
The cheapest apartment in Foss is 515 E WiLL which is listed at $1,680, while the average apartment in Foss costs $6,614.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Foss?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 13 regular apartments in Foss that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Foss?
Cheap apartments in Foss have an average cost of $1,322 which is $5,292 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Foss.
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