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Alvarado Park - 55+ Senior Housing
237 Race StSan Jose, CA 95126
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fruitdale Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $800 (44 Rentals)
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Sycamore Park
398 Boynton AveSan Jose, CA 95117
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Regency & Lexington
1315 Eden AveSan Jose, CA 95117
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Colonial House Apartments
3052 Colonial WaySan Jose, CA 95128
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3080 David AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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88 Saratoga Avenue Apartments
80 Saratoga AveSanta Clara, CA 95051
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Valley Village Retirement Community
390 N Winchester BlvdSanta Clara, CA 95050
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Coffeetree Apartments
600 Marathon DrCampbell, CA 95008
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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 | $2,665 | $1,004 | $3,610 |
| Fruitdale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,149 | $1,071 | $6,935 |
| Fruitdale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,093 | $1,276 | $10,000+ |
| Fruitdale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,819 | $1,464 | $8,681 |
| Fruitdale 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,574 | $6,024 | $7,124 |
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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 88 Saratoga Avenue Apartments priced from $1,004. 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 apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88 Saratoga Avenue Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,004 |
| The Dudley Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,582 |
| Glen Eyrie Apartments | Glen Eyrie Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
| Sandalwood Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
| Regency & Lexington | Regency - a50 | 1BR,1BA | $1,923 |
| 43 Lester Ave | 1-bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,975 |
| The Cedars Studio | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
| Coffeetree Apartments | Remodel Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,000 |
| The Terrace Apartments | Jr 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,045 |
| Colonial House Apartments | Remodeled 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,085 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fruitdale, CA
As of November 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fruitdale area is the $3.00 price per square foot 3685 Cape Cod Ct Model at 3685 Cape Cod Ct, Unit 01 in the in the West San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,600. The second greatest value Fruitdale apartment is the Fifth Ave-Remodel 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 apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 3685 Cape Cod Ct, Unit 01 | 3685 Cape Cod Ct | 3BR,2BA | $3.00 |
| Central Park Apartments | Fifth Ave-Remodel | 3BR,2BA | $3.21 |
| Avalon Morrison Park | B1T | 2BR,2.5BA | $3.15 |
| Colonial House Apartments | Remodeled 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.90 |
| Redwood Apartments | 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $3.03 |
| Oliva Apartments | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.08 |
| Willow Park Apartments | 1+1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.83 |
| Golden Oaks Apartment | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.10 |
| 2080 Fruitdale Ave | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.20 |
| 88 Saratoga Avenue Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.38 |
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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?
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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 $2,085.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fruitdale?
The cheapest apartment in Fruitdale is 88 Saratoga Avenue Apartments which is listed at $1,071, while the average apartment in Fruitdale costs $6,574.
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 36 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 $466 which is $6,108 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fruitdale.
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