
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Heritage Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,900 (30 Rentals)
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San Marino

Garden Park Village

1509 Mount Herman Dr

2752 Kollmar Dr

3167 Locke Dr

3159-3161 Locke Dr
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3455 Sugarcreek Ct

2710-2718 Kollmar Dr

3274-3278 Locke Dr

Silver Creek Mobile Estates

Home Town Eastridge

Westside Manor

1984 Uphall Ct
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2023 Bridgecastle Ct

2881-2883 Cicero Way

3587 Melnikoff Dr

3189-3191 Locke Dr

3322-3326 Locke Dr

3261-3267 Locke Dr

3321-3325 Locke Dr
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3243 Locke Dr

3320 Senter Rd

3286 Locke Dr

3219-3223 Locke Dr

3262-3266 Locke Dr

3051 Towers Ln

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Heritage, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Heritage?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Studio Apartments | $2,030 | $1,900 | $2,161 |
| Heritage 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,570 | $2,303 | $2,795 |
| Heritage 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,272 | $2,753 | $3,708 |
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Cheapest Available Heritage Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Marino | Acapulco | 1BR,1BA | $2,480 |
| Lion Villas | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2,753 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Heritage, CA
As of April 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Heritage area is the $3.44 price per square foot 2x1 Model at Lion Villas in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $2,753. The second greatest value Heritage apartment is the The Barcelona Model at San Marino starting at $2,604 with a $3.62 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Heritage apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lion Villas | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.44 |
| San Marino | The Barcelona | 1BR,1BA | $3.62 |
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Best Local Schools in Heritage, San Jose, CA
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Heritage Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Heritage?
The cheapest apartment in Heritage is San Marino which is listed at $2,480, while the average apartment in Heritage costs $3,533.
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