Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fruitdale Ruexford Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $800 (102 Rentals)

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$1,500

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4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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125 Laurel Grove Ln

San JoseCA95126

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The Grove
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$2,479 - $2,579
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$2,479 - $2,579
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The Grove

1919 Fruitdale AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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$2,541 - $5,665
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515 Lincoln AveSan Jose, CA 95126
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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
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Page Street Studios

333 Page StSan Jose, CA 95126
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Pensione Esperanza
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pensione Esperanza

598 Columbia AveSan Jose, CA 95126
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912 - 914 Delbert Way
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912 - 914 Delbert Way

912-914 Delbert WaySan Jose, CA 95126
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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
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The Brooks House

655 Richmond AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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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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Fruitdale Ruexford, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Fruitdale Ruexford Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fruitdale Ruexford 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 Ruexford apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
875 Northrup St1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,750
Arcadia ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,800
David AvenueOne Bedroom - 50% AMI1BR,1BA$1,921
Campbell HouseStudioStudio,1BA$1,950
Los Gatos LandingThe HamiltonStudio,1BA$1,998
Cinnabar Commons1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,045
Colonial House ApartmentsRemodeled 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,075
The Pines Apartments3bedroom 1 bath3BR,1BA$2,150
Pruneyard Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,200
Redwood Seniors of Willow Glen - 55+Sequoia2BR,1BA$2,205

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fruitdale Ruexford, CA

As of April 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fruitdale Ruexford area is the $3.05 price per square foot B2-R Model at Palms at the Pruneyard in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,086. The second greatest value Fruitdale Ruexford apartment is the 2 Bedroom Townhouse W/D Patio and Balcony Model at Moorpark Garden Apartments starting at $3,295 with a $3.30 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fruitdale Ruexford apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Palms at the PruneyardB2-R2BR,2BA$3.05
Moorpark Garden Apartments2 Bedroom Townhouse W/D Patio and Balcony2BR,1.5BA$3.30
ElementsPlan 21BR,1BA$3.19
Villa TorinoThe Firenze1BR,1BA$3.29
Shelter Creek2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$3.19
Redwood Seniors of Willow Glen - 55+Sequoia2BR,1BA$2.67
1123 Starbird Cir, Unit 31123 Starbird Cir2BR,1BA$3.24
Colonial House ApartmentsRemodeled 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.92
Pruneyard Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.14
Arcadia ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.57

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Fruitdale Ruexford, San Jose, CA

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Lifestyle Ratings

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fruitdale Ruexford Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Fruitdale Ruexford?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fruitdale Ruexford is under $2,205.

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

The cheapest apartment in Fruitdale Ruexford is 875 Northrup St which is listed at $1,750, while the average apartment in Fruitdale Ruexford costs $6,062.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fruitdale Ruexford?

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 39 regular apartments in Fruitdale Ruexford 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 Ruexford?

Cheap apartments in Fruitdale Ruexford have an average cost of $512 which is $5,550 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fruitdale Ruexford.

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