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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fruitdale Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $800 (30 Rentals)
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Alvarado Park - 55+ Senior Housing
237 Race StSan Jose, CA 95126
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875 Northrup St
875 Northrup StSan Jose, CA 95126
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Valley Village Retirement Community
390 N Winchester BlvdSanta Clara, CA 95050
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Agrihood Senior Community (Ages 55+)
76 N Winchester BlvdSanta Clara, CA 95050
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Fruitdale, San Jose, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fruitdale?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fruitdale Studio Apartments | $2,675 | $1,234 | $7,022 |
| Fruitdale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,178 | $1,728 | $6,463 |
| Fruitdale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,292 | $2,275 | $10,000+ |
| Fruitdale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,053 | $3,150 | $8,736 |
| Fruitdale 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,032 | $6,482 | $7,582 |
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Cheapest Available Fruitdale Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fruitdale area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Page Street Studios priced from $1,234. Alvarado Park - 55+ Senior Housing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,728. Here are the most affordable Fruitdale apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Page Street Studios | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,234 |
| Alvarado Park - 55+ Senior Housing | 1Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,728 |
| 875 Northrup St | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| Rosa Crest Studio | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
| Colonial House Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,980 |
| David Avenue | a60 | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
| Coffeetree Apartments | Remodel Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,000 |
| The Pines Apartments | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
| The Grove | Ruby- 475 sq ft | Studio,1BA | $2,050 |
| Palms at the Pruneyard | S1-R | Studio,1BA | $2,065 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fruitdale, CA
As of June 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fruitdale area is the $2.69 price per square foot 334 Santana Row Model at 334 Santana Row, Unit #300M in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $5,500. The second greatest value Fruitdale apartment is the Leoni Model at Livorno Square starting at $3,160 with a $2.76 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fruitdale apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 334 Santana Row, Unit #300M | 334 Santana Row | 2BR,2BA | $2.69 |
| Livorno Square | Leoni | 2BR,2BA | $2.76 |
| Sycamore Glen Apartments | 2/2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.45 |
| The Glens Apartments | Imperial Plan A | 2BR,2BA | $2.59 |
| Central Park Apartments | Broadway-Remodel | 2BR,2BA | $2.99 |
| West Park Apartments | The Southern | 1BR,1BA | $3.09 |
| The Monterey Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.14 |
| Colonial House Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.00 |
| Alvarado Park - 55+ Senior Housing | 1Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.15 |
| Page Street Studios | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.88 |
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Getting Around the Fruitdale Neighborhood in San Jose, CA
Walk Score®
67 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
67 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
24 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fruitdale Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Fruitdale?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fruitdale is under $2,065.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fruitdale?
The cheapest apartment in Fruitdale is Alvarado Park - 55+ Senior Housing which is listed at $1,728, while the average apartment in Fruitdale costs $7,032.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fruitdale?
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 37 regular apartments in Fruitdale 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?
Cheap apartments in Fruitdale have an average cost of $284 which is $6,748 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fruitdale.
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