Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fruitdale College Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $800 (134 Rentals)

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240 Gifford Ave
$2,100
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240 Gifford Ave

240 Gifford AveSan Jose, CA 95110
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The Grove
$2,193 - $2,526
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The Grove

1919 Fruitdale AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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831 Opal Dr

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Maxwell at Bascom
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$2,981 - $9,360
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Maxwell at Bascom

1350 S Bascom AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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The Ryden
$3,071 - $5,053
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The Ryden

138 Balbach StSan Jose, CA 95110
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Lynhaven
$3,126 - $6,494
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Lynhaven

919 S Winchester BlvdSan Jose, CA 95128
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Museum Park
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$3,134 - $5,706
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Museum Park

465 W San Carlos StSan Jose, CA 95110
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One South Market
$3,144 - $4,603
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One South Market

1 S Market StSan Jose, CA 95113
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Mosaic Apartments
$3,192 - $6,212
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Mosaic Apartments

500 Race StSan Jose, CA 95126
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Fruitdale College, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Fruitdale College Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fruitdale College area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at 23 Fifty Bascom priced from $1,695. 875 Northrup St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,750. Here are the most affordable Fruitdale College apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
23 Fifty BascomStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,695
875 Northrup St1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,750
Glen Eyrie ApartmentsGlen Eyrie StudioStudio,1BA$1,870
Cinnabar Commons1 BedroomStudio,1BA$2,045
Colonial House ApartmentsRemodeled 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,075
Cherry Creek1BR, 1 BA1BR,1BA$2,090
David AvenueOne Bedroom - 60% AMI1BR,1BA$2,095
Surrey Square Apartments1bd/1ba1BR,1BA$2,100
Palms at the PruneyardS1-RStudio,1BA$2,178

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fruitdale College, CA

As of July 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fruitdale College area is the $3.20 price per square foot 333 Santana Row Model at 333 Santana Row, Unit #208 in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,000. The second greatest value Fruitdale College apartment is the Upper Courtyard Townhouse Model at 33 South Third starting at $3,595 with a $2.95 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fruitdale College apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
333 Santana Row, Unit #208333 Santana Row2BR,1.5BA$3.20
33 South ThirdUpper Courtyard Townhouse2BR,2.5BA$2.95
2080 Fruitdale Ave3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$3.34
Creekside ApartmentsPlan C2BR,1BA$3.34
Fruitdale GardensMango2BR,1BA$3.27
3002 Magliocco Dr2/12BR,1BA$2.82
702 Vine St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$3.08
Colonial House ApartmentsRemodeled 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.92
Cherry Creek1BR, 1 BA1BR,1BA$3.22
Cinnabar Commons1 BedroomStudio ,1BA$3.47

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fruitdale College Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Fruitdale College?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Fruitdale College is at 23 Fifty Bascom listed at $1,695.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Fruitdale College Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Fruitdale College Apartment is $1,750 at 875 Northrup St.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Fruitdale College Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Fruitdale College is starting from $2,495 at Fruitdale Gardens.

What is the most affordable Fruitdale College Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Fruitdale College Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 2080 Fruitdale Ave and starts from $3,595.

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