
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hillview Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,300 (56 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Hillview area of San Jose.


Vela Apartments

1619 Virginia Avenue

2752 Kollmar Dr

3035 Westboro Dr

484 Nordyke Dr

2245 Luz Ave

39 Jose Figueres Ave

69-81 Jose Figueres Ave

2177 Alum Rock Ave
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2710-2718 Kollmar Dr

1625 Virginia Ave

24 N Jackson Ave

2254 Luz Ave

39-69 Jose Figueres Ave

2237 Luz Ave

207 S Sunset Ave

111 Nancy Ln

3016-3018 Westboro Dr

2201 Luz Ave
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2225 Luz Ave

Bela Rosa Mobile Home Park

456-458 Malabar Dr

1797-1799 Virginia Ave

1780-1784 E William St

2481 Clyda Dr

2230-2232 Dobern Ave

1734 E William St

2227 Berkeley Way

San Jose Value Add Duplex
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743 Remo St

2750 Florence Ave

1610 Virginia Ave

47-57 Jose Figueres Ave

241 S Jackson Ave

451-453 S Capitol Ave

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Foxdale

Villa de Guadalupe
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2748 Kollmar Dr

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Quetzal Gardens

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the Nancy Lane Apartments

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Boxer's Mayfair Village

Carter Apartments
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Hillview, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hillview?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillview Studio Apartments | $1,437 | $1,437 | $1,437 |
| Hillview 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,892 | $2,190 | $3,499 |
| Hillview 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,539 | $2,539 | $2,539 |
| Hillview 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,807 | $2,807 | $2,807 |
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There are currently 56 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Hillview Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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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 $1,437. Foxdale has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,318. Here are the most affordable Hillview apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vela Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,437 |
| Foxdale | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,318 |
| ReNew Twenty50 | Madeline | 1BR,1BA | $2,599 |
| Aviara | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $3,320 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillview, CA
As of May 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hillview area is the $3.64 price per square foot 2-Bedroom Model at Aviara in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,320. The second greatest value Hillview apartment is the McKee Model at ReNew Twenty50 starting at $2,799 with a $4.41 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aviara | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $3.64 |
| ReNew Twenty50 | McKee | 1BR,1BA | $4.41 |
| Foxdale | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.16 |
| Vela Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.48 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hillview Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Hillview Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Hillview Apartment is $2,190 at Vela Apartments.
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