Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Horace Mann Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $900 (44 Rentals)

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property at 468 S 6th St

$1,300 - $1,600

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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468 S 6th St

San JoseCA95112

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$2,250

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144 S 3rd St, Unit 411

144 S 3rd St
San JoseCA95112
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Miraido Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Miraido Village

520-566 N 6th StSan Jose, CA 95112

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Jeanne D ARC Manor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Jeanne D ARC Manor

85 S 5th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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650 S 8th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

650 S 8th St

650 S 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Metro Gardens
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Metro Gardens

420 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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515 E WiLL
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

515 E WiLL

515 E William StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Gran Valle Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Gran Valle Apartments

33 E Empire StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Metro Gardens
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Metro Gardens

420 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Reed Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Reed Apartments

283 E Reed StSan Jose, CA 95112
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79 N 10th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

79 N 10th St

79 N 10th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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First Street Manor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

First Street Manor

523-530 N 1st StSan Jose, CA 95112
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74 S 8th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

74 S 8th St

74 S 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Tao Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tao Apartments

544 N 4th StSan Jose, CA 95112

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Metro Station
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Metro Station

439 S 4th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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670-686 S. 8th
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

670-686 S. 8th

670-686 S 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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625 S 11th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

625 S 11th St

625 S 11th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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N. San Pedro Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

N. San Pedro Apartments

515 N San Pedro StSan Jose, CA 95110
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265-271 N 6th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

265-271 N 6th St

265-271 N 6th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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El Sol Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

El Sol Apartments

599 S 10th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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95 N 8th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

95 N 8th St

95 N 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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132 N 5th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

132 N 5th St

132 N 5th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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151 S 13th St.
2 Bedroom Apartments

151 S 13th St.

151 S 13th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Polaris Apartments
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Polaris Apartments

435 S 6th StSan Jose, CA 95112

Horace Mann, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Horace Mann Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Horace Mann area of San Jose, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at 27 North - Student Housing Apartments priced from $995. 164 S 10th St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,240. Here are the most affordable Horace Mann apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
27 North - Student Housing Apartments2B Shared Attached - Fall 2026 (Other)2BR,2BA$995
164 S 10th St164 S 10th St1BR,4BA$1,240
The FranciscanRoom 8Studio,1BA$1,450
515 E WiLL71BR,1BA$1,680
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,699
79 N 10th St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,875
232 N 8th St1 Bed 1 Bath Corner1BR,1BA$1,895
Westwood PropertiesStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,895
Parkside Terrace1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,980
The Colonnade ApartmentsMedium StudioStudio,1BA$2,158

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Horace Mann, CA

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Horace Mann area is the $3.12 price per square foot T2 Model at Centerra in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,843. The second greatest value Horace Mann apartment is the Plan 2C Model at 360 Residences starting at $4,767 with a $3.66 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Horace Mann apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
CenterraT21BR,1.5BA$3.12
360 ResidencesPlan 2C2BR,2BA$3.66
Villa TorinoThe Firenze1BR,1BA$3.56
27 North - Student Housing Apartments2D Private Attached - Spring 2026 (Other)2BR,2BA$2.19
716 North First Street2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$3.38
33 South Third1/11BR,1BA$3.59
515 E WiLL71BR,1BA$2.49
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.55
Parkside Terrace1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.37
232 N 8th St1 Bed 1 Bath Corner1BR,1BA$3.45

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Horace Mann, San Jose, CA

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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers compiles millions of data points to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across California and customized analysis for Central San Jose. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Horace Mann Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Horace Mann?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Horace Mann is at The Franciscan listed at $1,450.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Horace Mann Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Horace Mann Apartment is $1,240 at 164 S 10th St.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Horace Mann Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Horace Mann is starting from $995 at 27 North - Student Housing Apartments.

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