Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Greylands Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $921 (111 Rentals)

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The Grove
$2,524 - $3,297
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$2,524 - $3,297

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The Grove

1919 Fruitdale AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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Maxwell at Bascom
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$2,970 - $7,995
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Maxwell at Bascom

1350 S Bascom AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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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
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Page Street Studios

333 Page StSan Jose, CA 95126
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Pensione Esperanza
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pensione Esperanza

598 Columbia AveSan Jose, CA 95126
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912 - 914 Delbert Way
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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
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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
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875 Northrup St

875 Northrup StSan Jose, CA 95126
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3200 Cadillac Dr
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3200 Cadillac Dr

3200 Cadillac DrSan Jose, CA 95117
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Arcadia Apartments
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Arcadia Apartments

1011 Leigh AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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Koi Creek
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Koi Creek

1150 Pedro StSan Jose, CA 95126

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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 Joseph Manor priced from $1,925. Campbell House has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,950. Here are the most affordable Greylands apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Joseph ManorStudioStudio,1BA$1,925
Campbell HouseStudioStudio,1BA$1,950
Colonial House ApartmentsRemodeled 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,075
Cherry Creek1BR, 1 BA1BR,1BA$2,090
Sandalwood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,165
MeridianB22BR,1BA$2,250
1235 Leigh Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,250
Colonial Way Apartments1 Bedroom Large1BR,1BA$2,345
Plum Orchard ApartmentsFloorplan 1B1BR,1BA$2,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Greylands, CA

As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Greylands area is the $2.61 price per square foot 3-Bedroom Model at 2786 Joseph Ave in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,050. The second greatest value Greylands apartment is the 3x2 Model at Dry Creek Crossing starting at $3,549 with a $2.96 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.
2786 Joseph Ave3-Bedroom3BR,2BA$2.61
Dry Creek Crossing3x23BR,2BA$2.96
West Park ApartmentsThe Western3BR,2BA$3.14
Village of Taxco2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$3.26
The Pines Apartments2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$3.33
Deodar Townhomes2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$3.32
Colonial Way Apartments1 Bedroom Large1BR,1BA$2.76
Colonial House ApartmentsRemodeled 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.92
337 Kuehnis Dr, Unit 337 Kuehnis Drive337 Kuehnis Dr1BR,1BA$3.21
Cherry Creek1BR, 1 BA1BR,1BA$3.22

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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 $2,500.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Greylands?

The cheapest apartment in Greylands is Colonial House Apartments which is listed at $2,075, while the average apartment in Greylands costs $3,592.

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 17 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 $459 which is $3,133 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Greylands.

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