
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Granite Creek Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,300 (127 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Granite Creek area of San Jose.


Peppertree Apartments

ReNew Twenty50

Mission Grove

1619 Virginia Avenue

1376 Tami Lee

1066 Appian Ln

1417 Dubert

1075 Appian Lane

1051 Appian Lane
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1137 Appian Lane

1334 Crucero

654 Macredes Avenue

1063 Appian Lane

1081 Appian Lane

1105 Appian Lane

587 Avalani Ave

144-148 S 33rd St

373-381 Gloria Ave

581 Avalani Ave
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1408 Dubert Ln

1409 Dubert Ln

484 Nordyke Dr

39 Jose Figueres Ave

175 Alexander Ave

1625 Alum Rock Ave

275 La Pala Dr

1380 Carnelian Dr

254 Pamela Ave

1435 Carnelian Dr
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2750 Mckee Rd

1399 Tami Lee Dr

1415 Tami Lee Dr

1339 Crucero Dr

207 Gramercy Pl

2752 Kollmar Dr

1855 Luby Dr

1424 Carnelian Dr

1339 Carnelian Dr

2392 Mammoth Dr
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1322 Carnelian Dr

1344 Crucero Dr

1509 Mount Herman Dr

1324 Crucero Dr

1351 Carnelian Dr

1661 Alum Rock Ave

2245 Luz Ave

279 La Pala Dr

239 Montclair Ave

1425 Dubert Ln
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Granite Creek, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Granite Creek?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granite Creek Studio Apartments | $1,437 | $1,437 | $1,437 |
| Granite Creek 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,726 | $1,750 | $3,489 |
| Granite Creek 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,880 | $2,539 | $3,000 |
| Granite Creek 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,807 | $2,807 | $2,807 |
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There are currently 127 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Granite Creek Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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Cheapest Available Granite Creek Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Granite Creek area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Vela Apartments priced from $1,437. Foxdale has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,318. Here are the most affordable Granite Creek apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vela Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,437 |
| Foxdale | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,318 |
| Country Club Villa | 1 Bed 1 Bath Downstairs | 1BR,1BA | $2,400 |
| ReNew Twenty50 | Madeline | 1BR,1BA | $2,599 |
| Aviara | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $3,170 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Granite Creek, CA
As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Granite Creek area is the $3.48 price per square foot 2-Bedroom Model at Aviara in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,170. The second greatest value Granite Creek apartment is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Downstairs Model at Country Club Villa starting at $2,400 with a $3.49 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Granite Creek apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aviara | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $3.48 |
| Country Club Villa | 1 Bed 1 Bath Downstairs | 1BR,1BA | $3.49 |
| ReNew Twenty50 | McKee | 1BR,1BA | $4.41 |
| Foxdale | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.16 |
| Vela Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.48 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Granite Creek Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Granite Creek Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Granite Creek Apartment is $2,190 at Vela Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Granite Creek Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Granite Creek is starting from $2,539 at Vela Apartments.
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