
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hillsdale Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,300 (11 Rentals)
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Hillsdale, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hillsdale?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Hillsdale Studio Apartments | $2,405 | $1,845 | $5,555 |
Hillsdale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,344 | $1,816 | $6,913 |
Hillsdale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,814 | $2,590 | $7,304 |
Hillsdale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,793 | $3,290 | $4,395 |
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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 $1,816. The Woods Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,025. Here are the most affordable Hillsdale apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Orchard Glen | 1x1 Junior | 1BR,1BA | $1,816 |
The Woods Apartments | Sycamore | Studio,1BA | $2,025 |
Cherrywood Apartments | The Sycamore | Studio,1BA | $2,025 |
Terra House Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,550 |
Stonebridge Apartments | MODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY | 2BR,2BA | $2,590 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillsdale, CA
As of May 31, 2025 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Stonebridge Apartments | MODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY | 2BR,2BA | $2.16 |
Sedona Apartments | 2bed 1bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.44 |
Latitude 37 | 2x2F-1065-p1 | 2BR,2BA | $3.19 |
Bella Villagio | Bella Sole | 2BR,2BA | $2.99 |
Foundry Commons | C2.1 (2x2) | 2BR,2BA | $3.19 |
San Marino | The Puerto Vallarta | 2BR,2BA | $3.61 |
Avana San Jose | 2BD/1BA Plan B | 2BR,1BA | $3.54 |
Rosewalk Apartment Homes | Residence 1 Luxury | 1BR,1BA | $3.54 |
Avalon Willow Glen | 808 | 1BR,1BA | $3.51 |
The Carlyle | The Atherton | 1BR,1BA | $3.51 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleHillsdale, San Jose, CA
Ranked #79
Among neighborhoods in San Jose, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Hillsdale, San Jose, CA
Andrew P. Hill High
Sylvandale Middle
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Getting Around the Hillsdale Neighborhood in San Jose, CA
Walk Score®
62 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
56 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
46 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $2,874.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hillsdale?
The cheapest apartment in Hillsdale is Orchard Glen which is listed at $1,816, while the average apartment in Hillsdale costs $3,740.
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 2 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 $369 which is $3,371 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hillsdale.
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