Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Greylands Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $900 (37 Rentals)

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Delmas Park
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Delmas Park

350 Barack Obama BlvdSan Jose, CA 95126
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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
Studio Apartments

Page Street Studios

333 Page StSan Jose, CA 95126
Corporate Housing
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912 - 914 Delbert Way
Studio Apartments

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
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Brooks House

655 Richmond AveSan Jose, CA 95128
Senior Living
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3137 Cadillac Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3137 Cadillac Dr

3137 Cadillac DrSan Jose, CA 95117
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875 Northrup St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

875 Northrup St

875 Northrup StSan Jose, CA 95126
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3200 Cadillac Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

3200 Cadillac Dr

3200 Cadillac DrSan Jose, CA 95117
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Koi Creek
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Koi Creek

1150 Pedro StSan Jose, CA 95126
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Sandalwood Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Sandalwood Apartments

1371 Pedro StSan Jose, CA 95126
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2069 Radio Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2069 Radio Ave

2069 Radio AveSan Jose, CA 95125
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Driftwood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Driftwood Apartments

1390 Castlemont AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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West Glen
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

West Glen

2265 S Bascom AveCampbell, CA 95008

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Greylands, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Greylands Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Greylands area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Pensione Esperanza priced from $1,250. 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 Greylands apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pensione EsperanzaStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,250
The Dudley Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,582
Alvarado Park - 55+ Senior Housing1Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,642
Glen Eyrie ApartmentsGlen Eyrie StudioStudio,1BA$1,850
Joseph ManorStudioStudio,1BA$1,895
Regency & LexingtonRegency - a501BR,1BA$1,923
43 Lester Ave1-bedroom1BR,1BA$1,975
The Cedars StudioStudioStudio,1BA$1,995
Colonial House ApartmentsRemodeled 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,085
1235 Leigh Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Greylands, CA

As of November 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Greylands area is the $2.68 price per square foot Large Two Bedroom Model at The Monterey Apartments in the in the Lynhaven neighborhood starting from $2,730. The second greatest value Greylands apartment is the Remodeled 2 Bedroom Model at Colonial House Apartments starting at $2,610 with a $2.90 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Greylands apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Monterey ApartmentsLarge Two Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.68
Colonial House ApartmentsRemodeled 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.90
ElementsPlan 11BR,1BA$3.18
Mosaic ApartmentsPlan 11BR,1BA$3.18
Willow Creekwc_A2DR1BR,1BA$3.26
611 Laura Dr, Unit C611 Laura Dr2BR,1BA$2.56
Colonial Way Apartments1 Bedroom Large1BR,1BA$2.76
Golden Oaks Apartment2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.10
West Park ApartmentsThe Southern1BR,1BA$3.23
Sandalwood ApartmentsLarge - 1 bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$3.28

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Greylands, San Jose, CA

Ranked #34

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website compiles millions of data points to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across California, including San Jose. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Greylands Neighborhood in San Jose, CA

Walk Score®

73 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

78 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

46 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Greylands Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Greylands?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Greylands is under $2,150.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Greylands?

The cheapest apartment in Greylands is The Dudley Apartments which is listed at $1,582, while the average apartment in Greylands costs $6,574.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Greylands?

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 27 regular apartments in Greylands 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 Greylands?

Cheap apartments in Greylands have an average cost of $301 which is $6,273 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Greylands.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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A Local Expert's Guide to the Top 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods for Renters in San Jose

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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