
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Foss Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,000 (50 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Foss area of San Jose.


Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments

The Fairways

55-57 S 33rd St

Parkside Terrace

220 Pamela Ave

Vela Apartments

ReNew Twenty50

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780 S 11th St, Unit 17

Country Club Villa

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625 S 11th St

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Sofi Berryessa

49 Muirfield Ct

292 Grecia Ct

2042 Voss Park Ln

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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 | $2,034 | $1,450 | $2,627 |
| Foss 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,520 | $1,000 | $3,308 |
| Foss 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,082 | $2,158 | $3,831 |
| Foss 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,593 | $2,380 | $2,807 |
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There are currently 50 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 | $1,699 |
| The Fairways | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,809 |
| Parkside Terrace | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,980 |
| Vela Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,190 |
| ReNew Twenty50 | Madeline | 1BR,1BA | $2,599 |
| Foxdale | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2,775 |
| Country Club Villa | 2 Bed 2 Bath Upstairs | 2BR,2BA | $2,800 |
| Sofi Berryessa | 1 Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $2,847 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Foss, CA
As of June 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Foss area is the $3.41 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Downstairs Model at Country Club Villa in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Foss apartment is the 2x1 Model at Foxdale starting at $2,775 with a $3.83 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country Club Villa | 2 Bed 2 Bath Downstairs | 2BR,2BA | $3.41 |
| Foxdale | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.83 |
| The Fairways | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.55 |
| ReNew Twenty50 | McKee | 1BR,1BA | $4.41 |
| Sofi Berryessa | 1 Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $4.62 |
| LINQ | A5 Income Protected | 1BR,1BA | $4.67 |
| Parkside Terrace | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.37 |
| Vela Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.48 |
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.
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