Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hillview Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,500 (27 Rentals)

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Clayburn Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clayburn Apartments

67 N Jackson AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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ReNew Twenty50
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

ReNew Twenty50

2050 McKee RdSan Jose, CA 95116

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Villa de Guadalupe
1 Bedroom Apartments

Villa de Guadalupe

2151 Plaza De GuadalupeSan Jose, CA 95116
Senior Living
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2748 Kollmar Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2748 Kollmar Dr

2748 Kollmar DrSan Jose, CA 95127
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2245 Luz Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2245 Luz Ave

2245 Luz AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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Rosedale
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rosedale

2820 Rose AveSan Jose, CA 95127
Corporate Housing
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3035 Westboro Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

3035 Westboro Dr

3035 Westboro DrSan Jose, CA 95127
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Villa Hermosa
1 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Hermosa

1640 Hermocilla WaySan Jose, CA 95116
Senior Living
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484 Nordyke Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

484 Nordyke Dr

484 Nordyke DrSan Jose, CA 95127
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2752 Kollmar Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2752 Kollmar Dr

2752 Kollmar DrSan Jose, CA 95127

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Carter Apartments
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Carter Apartments

70 N Jackson AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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2710-2718 Kollmar Dr
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2710-2718 Kollmar Dr

2710-2718 Kollmar DrSan Jose, CA 95127

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1625 Virginia Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1625 Virginia Ave

1625 Virginia AveSan Jose, CA 95116

Hillview, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Hillview Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hillview area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Vela Apartments priced from $1,566. Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,759. Here are the most affordable Hillview apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vela ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,566
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,759
ReNew Twenty50Madeline1BR,1BA$2,575
Villa de Guadalupe1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,622
Foxdale2x12BR,1BA$2,780
Aviara2-Bedroom2BR,2BA$3,270

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillview, CA

As of May 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hillview area is the $2.63 price per square foot 2x1 Model at Foxdale in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $2,780. The second greatest value Hillview apartment is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Villa de Guadalupe starting at $2,622 with a $2.62 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hillview apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Foxdale2x12BR,1BA$2.63
Villa de Guadalupe1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.62
Aviara2-Bedroom2BR,2BA$3.59
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.64
ReNew Twenty50Madeline1BR,1BA$4.02
Vela Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.41

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hillview Apartments

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Hillview?

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 Hillview that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

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