Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fruitdale College Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $800 (38 Rentals)

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Delmas Park
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Delmas Park

350 Barack Obama BlvdSan Jose, CA 95126
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Miranda Village
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Miranda Village

2094 Forest AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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Trestles Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Trestles Apartments

1566 Scott StSan Jose, CA 95126
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Page Street Studios
Studio Apartments

Page Street Studios

333 Page StSan Jose, CA 95126
Corporate Housing
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912 - 914 Delbert Way
Studio Apartments

912 - 914 Delbert Way

912-914 Delbert WaySan Jose, CA 95126
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Jeanne D ARC Manor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Jeanne D ARC Manor

85 S 5th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Turnleaf Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Turnleaf Apartments

3201 Loma Verde DrSan Jose, CA 95117
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The Brooks House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Brooks House

655 Richmond AveSan Jose, CA 95128
Senior Living
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162-164 Topeka Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

162-164 Topeka Ave

162-164 Topeka AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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3137 Cadillac Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3137 Cadillac Dr

3137 Cadillac DrSan Jose, CA 95117
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875 Northrup St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

875 Northrup St

875 Northrup StSan Jose, CA 95126
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3200 Cadillac Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

3200 Cadillac Dr

3200 Cadillac DrSan Jose, CA 95117
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Woodland apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Woodland apartments

1646 Davis StSan Jose, CA 95126
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357 Willow Street
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

357 Willow Street

357 Willow StSan Jose, CA 95110
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Koi Creek
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Koi Creek

1150 Pedro StSan Jose, CA 95126
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Sandalwood Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Sandalwood Apartments

1371 Pedro StSan Jose, CA 95126
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2069 Radio Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2069 Radio Ave

2069 Radio AveSan Jose, CA 95125
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Town House
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Town House

1220 N Bascom AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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Driftwood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Driftwood Apartments

1390 Castlemont AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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West Glen
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

West Glen

2265 S Bascom AveCampbell, CA 95008

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 Pensione Esperanza priced from $1,250. The Dudley Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,582. Here are the most affordable Fruitdale College apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pensione EsperanzaStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,250
The Dudley Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,582
Glen Eyrie ApartmentsGlen Eyrie StudioStudio,1BA$1,850
Sandalwood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,895
Regency & LexingtonRegency - a501BR,1BA$1,923
43 Lester Ave1-bedroom1BR,1BA$1,975
The Cedars StudioStudioStudio,1BA$1,995
Colonial House ApartmentsRemodeled 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,085
The Colonnade ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,135
1235 Leigh Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fruitdale College, CA

As of November 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fruitdale College area is the $3.21 price per square foot Fifth Ave-Remodel Model at Central Park Apartments in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,600. The second greatest value Fruitdale College apartment is the B1T Model at Avalon Morrison Park starting at $3,075 with a $3.15 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.
Central Park ApartmentsFifth Ave-Remodel3BR,2BA$3.21
Avalon Morrison ParkB1T2BR,2.5BA$3.15
Colonial House ApartmentsRemodeled 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.90
Mosaic ApartmentsPlan 11BR,1BA$3.26
Willow Creekwc_A2DR1BR,1BA$3.22
Willow Park Apartments1+11BR,1BA$2.83
Westwood Properties55 S 6th1BR,1BA$2.88
101 San FernandoPlan A2 - 1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.20
Golden Oaks Apartment2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.10
2080 Fruitdale Ave1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.20

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Fruitdale College, San Jose, CA

Ranked #3

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for West Central San Jose. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, apartment communities for the kids, raising pets, transit options, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Fruitdale College Neighborhood in San Jose, CA

Walk Score®

73 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

80 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

49 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $2,150.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fruitdale College?

The cheapest apartment in Fruitdale College is The Dudley Apartments which is listed at $1,582, while the average apartment in Fruitdale College costs $6,574.

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 47 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 $542 which is $6,032 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fruitdale College.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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