Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Horace Mann Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $900 (25 Rentals)
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Vintage Tower

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Horace Mann, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Horace Mann?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Horace Mann Studio Apartments | $2,834 | $1,450 | $3,666 | 
| Horace Mann 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,050 | $1,100 | $5,975 | 
| Horace Mann 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,758 | $2,250 | $7,200 | 
| Horace Mann 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,722 | $3,346 | $5,658 | 
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Cheapest Available Horace Mann Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Horace Mann area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at The Franciscan priced from $1,450. The Kelsey Ayer Station has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,566. Here are the most affordable Horace Mann apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From | 
|---|---|---|---|
| The Franciscan | Room 8 | Studio,1BA | $1,450 | 
| The Kelsey Ayer Station | 50% AMI Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,566 | 
| Vintage Tower | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,566 | 
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR,1BA | $1,680 | 
| Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,759 | 
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Horace Mann, CA
As of October 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Horace Mann area is the $2.96 price per square foot Plan K2 TH - 2 Bed / 2.5 Bath Townhome Model at 101 San Fernando in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,629. The second greatest value Horace Mann apartment is the 2 bedroom Model at 428 S 11th St starting at $2,595 with a $2.88 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. | 
|---|---|---|---|
| 101 San Fernando | Plan K2 TH - 2 Bed / 2.5 Bath Townhome | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.96 | 
| 428 S 11th St | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.88 | 
| 507 S 15th St, Unit 507 | 507 S 15th St | 2BR,1BA | $3.33 | 
| Villa Torino | The Amalfi | 1BR,1BA | $3.40 | 
| Westwood Properties | 55 S 6th | 1BR,1BA | $2.88 | 
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 | 
| Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.64 | 
| Japantown Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.28 | 
| Vintage Tower | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.56 | 
| 39-0008 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $3.36 | 
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Pet Friendly LifestyleHorace Mann, San Jose, CA
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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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.
Getting Around the Horace Mann Neighborhood in San Jose, CA
Walk Score®
92 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
94 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
70 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Horace Mann Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Horace Mann?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Horace Mann is under $2,015.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Horace Mann?
The cheapest apartment in Horace Mann is Vintage Tower which is listed at $1,566, while the average apartment in Horace Mann costs $4,859.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Horace Mann?
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 15 regular apartments in Horace Mann that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Horace Mann?
Cheap apartments in Horace Mann have an average cost of $438 which is $4,421 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Horace Mann.
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