
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Foss Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,000 (41 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Foss area of San Jose.


Vela Apartments

914 McCreery Ave

Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments

249 Pamela Ave, Unit 7

625 S 11th St

Parkside Terrace

511-523 E Reed St, Unit 523F
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Country Club Villa

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LINQ

226-228 Oakland Ave

220 Pamela Ave, Unit 3

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Brookwood Terrace

650 S 8th St
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Belovida at Newbury Park 55+ Senior Community

515 E WiLL

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670-686 S. 8th

Villa Fairlane

Country Club Garden Apartments
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151 S 13th St.

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428 S 11th St
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817 N Capitol Ave
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 | $2,028 | $1,437 | $2,701 |
| Foss 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,623 | $1,000 | $3,509 |
| Foss 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,051 | $2,350 | $4,057 |
| Foss 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,807 | $2,807 | $2,807 |
| Foss 4 Bedroom Apartments | $13,672 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 41 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 Vela Apartments priced from $1,437. The Franciscan has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,450. Here are the most affordable Foss apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vela Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,437 |
| 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 | $1,732 |
| 625 S 11th St | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,975 |
| Parkside Terrace | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,980 |
| Foxdale | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,318 |
| Country Club Villa | 1 Bed 1 Bath Downstairs | 1BR,1BA | $2,400 |
| LINQ | S1 Income Protected | Studio,1BA | $2,527 |
| ReNew Twenty50 | Madeline | 1BR,1BA | $2,699 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Foss, CA
As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Foss area is the $3.48 price per square foot 2-Bedroom Model at Aviara in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,170. The second greatest value Foss apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Peppertree Apartments starting at $2,957 with a $3.50 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aviara | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $3.48 |
| Peppertree Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $3.50 |
| Country Club Villa | 1 Bed 1 Bath Downstairs | 1BR,1BA | $3.49 |
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| ReNew Twenty50 | McKee | 1BR,1BA | $4.41 |
| Parkside Terrace | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.37 |
| Foxdale | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.16 |
| 625 S 11th St | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.95 |
| Vela Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.48 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Foss Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Foss?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Foss is under $2,699.
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 $13,672.
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 7 regular apartments in Foss that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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