Cheap Homes for Rent in Hammer Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $700 (7 Rentals)

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property at 3641 Kilo Ave

3641 Kilo Ave

San JoseCA95124
property at 4970 Cherry Ave

4970 Cherry Ave

San JoseCA95118
property at 1343 Shawn Dr

1343 Shawn Dr

San JoseCA95118

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Hammer, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Hammer Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hammer area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Del Coronado Apartments priced from $1,995. The Woods Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,025. Here are the most affordable Hammer apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Del Coronado ApartmentsJunior 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,995
The Woods ApartmentsSycamoreStudio,1BA$2,025
Cherrywood ApartmentsThe SycamoreStudio,1BA$2,025

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hammer, CA

As of June 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hammer area is the $3.19 price per square foot 2x2F-1065-p1 Model at Latitude 37 in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,400. The second greatest value Hammer apartment is the 1002 Model at Avalon Willow Glen starting at $3,215 with a $3.21 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hammer apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Latitude 372x2F-1065-p12BR,2BA$3.19
Avalon Willow Glen10022BR,1BA$3.21
Avana Almaden2C2BR,2BA$3.08
Creekside ApartmentsPlan D2BR,2BA$3.19
797 Farm Dr, Unit 4797 Farm Dr2BR,1BA$2.82
Cedar GlenBirch2BR,1BA$3.37
Rosewalk Apartment HomesResidence 1 Luxury1BR,1BA$3.65
Village Green ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.28
Saybrook PointeNewport Premier1BR,1BA$3.78
5770 Preston Dr, Unit C5770 Preston Dr2BR,1BA$3.45

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hammer

What type of rentals are currently available in Hammer?

There are currently 441 Apartments for Rent in Hammer, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,750 to $8,880. There are also 28 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Hammer ranging from $775 to $8,995.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Hammer ranges from $775 to $8,995 with an average monthly rent of $4,520.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Hammer range from $3,240 to $4,540, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,365 to $5,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,200.

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