Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hayes Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $900 (29 Rentals)

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5821 Chesbro Ave

San JoseCA95123

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Blossom Hill
$2,415 - $4,008
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Blossom Hill

5480 Lean AveSan Jose, CA 95123
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$2,576 - $3,549
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1001 Blossom Hill RdSan Jose, CA 95123
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Eden Palms Apartments
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Eden Palms Apartments

5398 Monterey RdSan Jose, CA 95111
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Orvieto Family A
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Orvieto Family A

80 Montecito Vista DrSan Jose, CA 95111
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Oak Grove
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Grove

5568 Lexington AveSan Jose, CA 95123
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Monterey Manor
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Monterey Manor

5330 Monterey HwySan Jose, CA 95111
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Oak Tree Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Tree Village

100 Branham Ln ESan Jose, CA 95111
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Orvieto Family B
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Orvieto Family B

88 Montecito Vista DrSan Jose, CA 95111

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Hayes, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Hayes Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hayes area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Blossom Valley Senior Apartments priced from $995. Orchard Glen has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,699. Here are the most affordable Hayes apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Blossom Valley Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$995
Orchard GlenStudio - 60%Studio,1BA$1,699
Charlotte Park Apartments1B1B1BR,1BA$1,822
ThornbridgeStudioStudio,1BA$1,826
Blossom Oaks ApartmentsRoseview1BR,1BA$2,000
The Woods ApartmentsSycamoreStudio,1BA$2,095
Terra House ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,385
Blossom HillLarge 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,415
View at Blossom Hill1X1 C1BR,1BA$2,576

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hayes, CA

As of May 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hayes area is the $3.42 price per square foot 3Bdroom Model at Foothills Apartments in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,595. The second greatest value Hayes apartment is the Peachwell Model at Orchard Park Apartments starting at $2,850 with a $3.34 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hayes apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Foothills Apartments3Bdroom3BR,2BA$3.42
Orchard Park ApartmentsPeachwell2BR,2BA$3.34
Villa Veneto at Palm ValleyIl Palermo1BR,1BA$3.58
Santa Palmia at Palm ValleyIl Greco1BR,1BA$3.51
Palma Sorrento at Palm ValleyLa Spezia1BR,1BA$3.68
Bella VillagioBella Fiore1BR,1BA$3.64
Blossom HillLarge 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.45
Charlotte Park Apartments1B1B1BR,1BA$2.81
Blossom Oaks ApartmentsRoseview1BR,1BA$3.27
Blossom Valley Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.53

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States, including San Jose. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hayes Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Hayes?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Hayes is under $2,576.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hayes?

The cheapest apartment in Hayes is Charlotte Park Apartments which is listed at $1,822, while the average apartment in Hayes costs $3,709.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Hayes?

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 32 regular apartments in Hayes 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 Hayes?

Cheap apartments in Hayes have an average cost of $590 which is $3,119 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hayes.

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