Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Foss Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,200 (17 Rentals)

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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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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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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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Delano Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Delano Apartments

272-280 La Pala DrSan Jose, CA 95127
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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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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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Cheapest Available Foss Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Foss area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Villa de Guadalupe priced from $178. 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
Villa de Guadalupe1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$178
515 E WiLL71BR,1BA$1,680
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,759
Villa Fairlane1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,995
Parkside Terrace1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,220

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Foss, CA

As of October 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Foss area is the $0.18 price per square foot 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Villa de Guadalupe in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $178. The second greatest value Foss apartment is the 2 bedroom Model at 428 S 11th St starting at $2,595 with a $2.88 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.
Villa de Guadalupe1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.18
428 S 11th St2 bedroom2BR,1BA$2.88
507 S 15th St, Unit 507507 S 15th St2BR,1BA$3.33
Country Club Villa2 Bed 2 Bath Downstairs2BR,2BA$3.41
Fairway Glen1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$3.61
515 E WiLL71BR,1BA$2.49
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.64
Peppertree Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.93
Parkside Terrace1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.78
Foxdale1x11BR,1BA$4.17

Getting Around the Foss Neighborhood in San Jose, CA

Walk Score®

72 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

68 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

56 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

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 $2,605.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Foss?

The cheapest apartment in Foss is Villa de Guadalupe which is listed at $178, while the average apartment in Foss costs $6,634.

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 20 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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