Cheap Homes for Rent in Jackson Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,300 (3 Rentals)

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Jackson, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jackson, CA

As of June 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Jackson area is the $2.75 price per square foot 2/2 Model at 175 W Saint James St in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,800. The second greatest value Jackson apartment is the The Capri Model at Villa Torino starting at $3,175 with a $2.76 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Jackson apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
175 W Saint James St2/22BR,2BA$2.75
Villa TorinoThe Capri2BR,2BA$2.76
MarquisC32BR,2BA$3.22
Metropolitan Court Apartments5th floor1BR,1BA$2.98
MioB12BR,2BA$3.50
20 S 2nd St, Unit 43420 S 2nd St1BR,1BA$3.16
Sparta505 - Student HousingPlan F2BR,2BA$2.79
Japantown Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.28
Vintage TowerVT1B1BB1BR,1BA$2.86
39-00080BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$3.36

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Frequently Asked Questions about Jackson

What type of rentals are currently available in Jackson?

There are currently 355 Apartments for Rent in Jackson, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,250 to $13,384. There are also 23 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Jackson ranging from $1,350 to $6,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Jackson?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Jackson ranges from $1,350 to $6,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,666.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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A Local Expert's Guide to the Top 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods for Renters in San Jose

Written by: Shannon Hilson

If you’ve spent much time in San Jose, you’ve likely heard it referred to as “the capital of Silicon Valley” a time or two, and with good reason. San Jose has it all when it comes to the modern California lifestyle and then some.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.