Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hayes Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,100 (9 Rentals)

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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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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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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 Orchard Glen priced from $1,803. The Woods Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,025. Here are the most affordable Hayes apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Orchard GlenStudioStudio,1BA$1,803
The Woods ApartmentsSycamoreStudio,1BA$2,025
Thornbridge ApartmentsThe BridgescapeStudio,1BA$2,111

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hayes, CA

As of July 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hayes area is the $2.99 price per square foot Il Venetian Model at Villa Veneto at Palm Valley in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,199. The second greatest value Hayes apartment is the 2 Beds, 2 baths Model at Foothills Apartments starting at $2,875 with a $2.93 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.
Villa Veneto at Palm ValleyIl Venetian3BR,2BA$2.99
Foothills Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$2.93
Orchard Park ApartmentsPeachwell2BR,2BA$3.34
Palma Sorrento at Palm ValleyLa Verona1BR,1BA$3.19
Rosewalk Apartment HomesResidence 1 Luxury1BR,1BA$3.43
Glenbrook Apartments2X12BR,1BA$3.33
Santa Palmia at Palm ValleyIl Greco1BR,1BA$3.25
Blossom Oaks ApartmentsGreenemere2BR,1BA$3.05
Bella VillagioBella Fiore1BR,1BA$3.49
Charlotte Park Apartments1B1B1BR,1BA$3.40

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Hayes, San Jose, CA

Ranked #203

Among neighborhoods in San Jose, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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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!

Getting Around the Hayes Neighborhood in San Jose, CA

Walk Score®

32 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

64 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

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 $2,619.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hayes?

The cheapest apartment in Hayes is Orchard Glen which is listed at $1,927, while the average apartment in Hayes costs $3,963.

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 17 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 $527 which is $3,436 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hayes.

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