
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hillview Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,500 (27 Rentals)
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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 |
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Hillview Studio Apartments | $1,727 | $1,566 | $1,889 |
Hillview 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,983 | $1,759 | $2,158 |
Hillview 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,510 | $2,000 | $2,780 |
Hillview 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,731 | $2,211 | $3,021 |
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There are currently 27 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 $1,566. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Vela Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,566 |
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,759 |
ReNew Twenty50 | Madeline | 1BR,1BA | $2,575 |
Villa de Guadalupe | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,622 |
Foxdale | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2,780 |
Aviara | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Foxdale | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.63 |
Villa de Guadalupe | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.62 |
Aviara | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $3.59 |
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.64 |
ReNew Twenty50 | Madeline | 1BR,1BA | $4.02 |
Vela Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,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.
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