Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hillsdale Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $500 (29 Rentals)

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San Marino
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$2,467 - $3,756
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San Marino

2175 Aborn RdSan Jose, CA 95121
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Avana San Jose
$2,636 - $3,150
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Avana San Jose

995 Tully RdSan Jose, CA 95122
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3272 Shadow Park Pl
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Paseo Senter
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Paseo Senter

1900 Senter RdSan Jose, CA 95112
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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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Corde Terra Senior
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Corde Terra Senior

2600 Corde Terra CirSan 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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Casa Real Apartments
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Casa Real Apartments

2580 Fontaine RdSan Jose, CA 95121
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Orvieto Family B
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Orvieto Family B

88 Montecito Vista DrSan Jose, CA 95111

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Hillsdale, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Hillsdale Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hillsdale area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Orchard Glen priced from $1,977. Valley West Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,110. Here are the most affordable Hillsdale apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Orchard Glen1 BR, 1 BA - Junior - 60%1BR,1BA$1,977
Valley West ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,110
The Woods ApartmentsSycamoreStudio,1BA$2,295
San MarinoThe Del Rey1BR,1BA$2,467
Terra House ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,472
Stonebridge ApartmentsMODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY2BR,2BA$2,590
Sedona Apartments2bed 1bath2BR,1BA$2,635
Avana San Jose1 BD/1BA1BR,1BA$2,636
Lion Villas2x12BR,1BA$2,753
Bella VillagioBella Fiore1BR,1BA$2,787

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillsdale, CA

As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hillsdale area is the $2.16 price per square foot MODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY Model at Stonebridge Apartments in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $2,590. The second greatest value Hillsdale apartment is the 2bed 1bath Model at Sedona Apartments starting at $2,635 with a $2.44 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hillsdale apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Stonebridge ApartmentsMODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY2BR,2BA$2.16
Sedona Apartments2bed 1bath2BR,1BA$2.44
Lion Villas2x12BR,1BA$3.44
Bella VillagioBella Fiore1BR,1BA$3.66
Sofi Waterford ParkWillow1BR,1BA$4.05
San MarinoAcapulco1BR,1BA$3.82
Avana San Jose1 BD/1BA1BR,1BA$4.31
Valley West ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.91
Orchard Glen1 BR, 1 BA - Junior - 60%1BR,1BA$4.06
The Woods ApartmentsSycamoreStudio ,1BA$5.36

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Hillsdale, San Jose, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hillsdale Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Hillsdale?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Hillsdale is under $2,787.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hillsdale?

The cheapest apartment in Hillsdale is Orchard Glen which is listed at $1,977, while the average apartment in Hillsdale costs $3,710.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Hillsdale?

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 8 regular apartments in Hillsdale 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 Hillsdale?

Cheap apartments in Hillsdale have an average cost of $483 which is $3,227 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hillsdale.

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