Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hillview Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,300 (56 Rentals)

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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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3035 Westboro Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

3035 Westboro Dr

3035 Westboro DrSan Jose, CA 95127
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484 Nordyke Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

484 Nordyke Dr

484 Nordyke 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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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
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24 N Jackson Ave
Studio Apartments

24 N Jackson Ave

24 N Jackson AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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2254 Luz Ave
Studio Apartments

2254 Luz Ave

2254 Luz AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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2237 Luz Ave
Studio Apartments

2237 Luz Ave

2237 Luz AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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207 S Sunset Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

207 S Sunset Ave

207 S Sunset AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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111 Nancy Ln
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

111 Nancy Ln

111 Nancy LnSan Jose, CA 95127
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2201 Luz Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2201 Luz Ave

2201 Luz AveSan Jose, CA 95116

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2225 Luz Ave
Studio Apartments

2225 Luz Ave

2225 Luz AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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2481 Clyda Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

2481 Clyda Dr

2481 Clyda DrSan Jose, CA 95116
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1734 E William St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1734 E William St

1734 E William StSan Jose, CA 95116
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2227 Berkeley Way
2 Bedroom Apartments

2227 Berkeley Way

2227 Berkeley WaySan Jose, CA 95116

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743 Remo St
2 Bedroom Apartments

743 Remo St

743 Remo StSan Jose, CA 95116
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2750 Florence Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2750 Florence Ave

2750 Florence AveSan Jose, CA 95127
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1610 Virginia Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1610 Virginia Ave

1610 Virginia AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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Clayburn Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clayburn Apartments

67 N Jackson AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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Foxdale
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Foxdale

1250 Foxdale LoopSan Jose, CA 95122
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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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Villa Hermosa
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Hermosa

1640 Hermocilla WaySan Jose, CA 95116
Senior Living
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Rosedale
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rosedale

2820 Rose AveSan Jose, CA 95127
Corporate Housing
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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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Quetzal Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Quetzal Gardens

7 N King RdSan Jose, CA 95116
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Carter Apartments
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Carter Apartments

70 N Jackson AveSan Jose, CA 95116

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vela ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,437
Foxdale1x11BR,1BA$2,318
ReNew Twenty50Madeline1BR,1BA$2,599
Aviara2-Bedroom2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Aviara2-Bedroom2BR,2BA$3.64
ReNew Twenty50McKee1BR,1BA$4.41
Foxdale1x11BR,1BA$4.16
Vela Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,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.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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