
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fruitdale College Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $800 (62 Rentals)
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52 Cleveland Ave, Unit 2

875 Northrup St

Glen Eyrie Apartments

Westwood Properties

1012 Pacific Ave, Unit 1012 Pacific Avenue, Unit 1012 Pacific Avenue

Cinnabar Commons

Colonial House Apartments

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The Colonnade Apartments

Redwood Seniors of Willow Glen - 55+

Willow Park Apartments

1780 Grace Ave

Delmas Park

Miranda Village

Trestles Apartments

Page Street Studios

Pensione Esperanza

912 - 914 Delbert Way
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Turnleaf Apartments

Alvarado Park - 55+ Senior Housing

The Brooks House

162-164 Topeka Ave

Surrey Square Apartments

3137 Cadillac Dr

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Koi Creek

2069 Radio Ave

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43 Lester Ave

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218-220 S Morrison Ave

373 Richmond Ave

48 Lester Ave

Fruitdale Gardens

Raintree Apartments

47 Atlas Ave

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1235 Leigh Apartments

Valley Village Retirement Community

23 Fifty Bascom
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Fruitdale College, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fruitdale College?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fruitdale College Studio Apartments | $2,749 | $1,738 | $3,624 |
| Fruitdale College 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,309 | $1,100 | $9,081 |
| Fruitdale College 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,295 | $2,205 | $10,000+ |
| Fruitdale College 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,263 | $2,728 | $9,628 |
| Fruitdale College 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,943 | $4,291 | $5,399 |
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Cheapest Available Fruitdale College Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fruitdale College area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 875 Northrup St priced from $1,750. Arcadia Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,800. Here are the most affordable Fruitdale College apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 875 Northrup St | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| Arcadia Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
| 23 Fifty Bascom | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,886 |
| Westwood Properties | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
| Westwood Ambassador | 1-bdrm unit 22 | 1BR,1BA | $1,941 |
| Cinnabar Commons | 1 Bedroom | Studio,1BA | $2,045 |
| Colonial House Apartments | Remodeled 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,075 |
| Pruneyard Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,200 |
| Redwood Seniors of Willow Glen - 55+ | Sequoia | 2BR,1BA | $2,205 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fruitdale College, CA
As of May 20, 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 Remodel Fifth Avenue Model at Central Park Apartments starting at $3,600 with a $3.21 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 333 Santana Row, Unit #208 | 333 Santana Row | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.20 |
| Central Park Apartments | Remodel Fifth Avenue | 3BR,2BA | $3.21 |
| Willow Creek | Two Bedroom Two Bath B1 | 2BR,2BA | $3.02 |
| Moorpark Garden Apartments | 2 Bedroom Townhouse W/D Patio and Balcony | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.30 |
| River Walk Apartments | Redwood | 2BR,2BA | $3.34 |
| Creekside Apartments | Plan D | 2BR,2BA | $3.28 |
| Redwood Seniors of Willow Glen - 55+ | Sequoia | 2BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| Colonial House Apartments | Remodeled 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.92 |
| Pruneyard Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.14 |
| Arcadia Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.57 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fruitdale College Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Fruitdale College?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fruitdale College is under $2,205.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fruitdale College?
The cheapest apartment in Fruitdale College is 875 Northrup St which is listed at $1,750, while the average apartment in Fruitdale College costs $4,899.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fruitdale College?
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 32 regular apartments in Fruitdale College 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 Fruitdale College?
Cheap apartments in Fruitdale College have an average cost of $472 which is $4,427 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fruitdale College.
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