Cheap Homes for Rent in the Fruitdale Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,200 (17 Rentals)

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property at 857 W Taylor St

$2,360

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$2,360
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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857 W Taylor St

San JoseCA95126

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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property at 801 S Winchester Blvd

$3,250

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$3,250
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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 2

801 S Winchester Blvd, Unit #1205

801 S Winchester Blvd
San JoseCA95117

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Fruitdale, San Jose, CA Local Guide

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. Valley Village Retirement Community has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,738. Here are the most affordable Fruitdale apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
88 Saratoga Avenue ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,004
Valley Village Retirement CommunityMini StudioStudio,1BA$1,738
875 Northrup St1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,750
Glen Eyrie ApartmentsGlen Eyrie StudioStudio,1BA$1,870
Campbell HouseStudioStudio,1BA$1,950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fruitdale, CA

As of July 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fruitdale area is the $2.98 price per square foot K2 Model at The Standard (CA) in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,679. The second greatest value Fruitdale apartment is the B6 Model at 808 West Apartments starting at $4,147 with a $3.24 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Standard (CA)K22BR,2BA$2.98
808 West ApartmentsB62BR,2BA$3.24
333 Santana Row, Unit #208333 Santana Row2BR,1.5BA$3.20
Patina at MidtownCoral2BR,2BA$3.45
Creekside ApartmentsPlan C2BR,1BA$3.33
Willow CreekOne Bedroom One Bath A21BR,1BA$3.45
Colonial House ApartmentsRemodeled 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.92
337 Kuehnis Dr, Unit 337 Kuehnis Drive337 Kuehnis Dr1BR,1BA$3.29
Cherry Creek1BR, 1 BA1BR,1BA$3.22
88 Saratoga Avenue ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.38

Beyond Campus: Finding Your Perfect San Jose Apartment in the Perfect Student Friendly Neighborhood

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Fruitdale, San Jose, CA

Ranked #8

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Fruitdale

What type of rentals are currently available in Fruitdale?

There are currently 1686 Apartments for Rent in Fruitdale, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,004 to $11,592. There are also 73 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Fruitdale ranging from $1,200 to $9,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Fruitdale?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Fruitdale ranges from $1,200 to $9,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,659.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Fruitdale?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Fruitdale range from $1,464 to $9,171, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,520 to $6,850. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,795 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,752.

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Written by: Shannon Hilson

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Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

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For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.