Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Foss Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,300 (40 Rentals)

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Villa Hermosa
1 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Hermosa

1640 Hermocilla WaySan Jose, CA 95116
Senior Living
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Pollard Plaza Apartment
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pollard Plaza Apartment

1150 Mclaughlin AveSan Jose, CA 95122
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Brookwood Terrace
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Brookwood Terrace

1346 E San Antonio StSan Jose, CA 95116
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650 S 8th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

650 S 8th St

650 S 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Villa de Guadalupe
1 Bedroom Apartments

Villa de Guadalupe

2151 Plaza De GuadalupeSan Jose, CA 95116
Senior Living
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Arbor Terraces
1 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor Terraces

2768 McKee RdSan Jose, CA 95127
Senior Living
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515 E WiLL
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

515 E WiLL

515 E William StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Clayburn Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clayburn Apartments

67 N Jackson AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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Alum Rock Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Alum Rock Apartments

1528-1530 Alum Rock AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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Delano Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Delano Apartments

272-280 La Pala DrSan Jose, CA 95127
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Rose Garden Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rose Garden Apartments

3071 Rose AveSan Jose, CA 95127
Senior Living
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Reed Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Reed Apartments

283 E Reed StSan Jose, CA 95112
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McKee Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

McKee Apartments

1735-1745 Mckee RdSan Jose, CA 95116
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670-686 S. 8th
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

670-686 S. 8th

670-686 S 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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625 S 11th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

625 S 11th St

625 S 11th StSan Jose, CA 95112

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Villa Fairlane
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Fairlane

264-270 La Pala DrSan Jose, CA 95127
Corporate Housing
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El Sol Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

El Sol Apartments

599 S 10th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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151 S 13th St.
2 Bedroom Apartments

151 S 13th St.

151 S 13th StSan Jose, CA 95112

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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 $1,400. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The FranciscanRoom 14Studio,1BA$1,400
515 E WiLL71BR,1BA$1,680
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,699
Hawthorn Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,709
The Fairways1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,809
Parkside Terrace1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,980
Vela Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,250
870 Jeanne Avenue2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2,350
Foxdale3x1.53BR,1BA$2,795
ReNew Twenty50Madeline1BR,1BA$2,799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Foss, CA

As of July 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Foss area is the $2.48 price per square foot 4x1.5 Model at Foxdale in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,106. The second greatest value Foss apartment is the 2 BED 2 BATH B Model at Fairway Glen starting at $3,368 with a $3.62 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Foxdale4x1.54BR,1.5BA$2.48
Fairway Glen2 BED 2 BATH B2BR,2BA$3.62
Sofi Berryessa2 Bedroom A2BR,1.5BA$4.00
Country Club Villa2 Bed 2 Bath Upstairs2BR,2BA$3.24
The Fairways1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.60
515 E WiLL71BR,1BA$2.49
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.55
ReNew Twenty50Madeline1BR,1BA$4.38
Peppertree Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$4.32
Parkside Terrace1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.37

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 $3,000.

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 5 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 $1,326 which is $1,674 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Foss.

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