Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Joaquin Miller Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,800 (30 Rentals)

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Colonial House South
1 Bedroom Apartments

Colonial House South

435 Richfield DrSan Jose, CA 95129
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Atherton Terrace
2 Bedroom Apartments

Atherton Terrace

4809 Atherton AveSan Jose, CA 95130
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Hamilton Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hamilton Apartments

4680 Hamilton AveSan Jose, CA 95130
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Menden Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Menden Manor

1617 Mendenhall DrSan Jose, CA 95130
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Willow Springs
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Willow Springs

450 Harvard AveSanta Clara, CA 95051
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Joaquin Miller, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Joaquin Miller Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Joaquin Miller area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Blue Hills Studio priced from $1,875. The Aegena Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,025. Here are the most affordable Joaquin Miller apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Blue Hills StudioStudioStudio,1BA$1,875
The Aegena ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,025
Oakridge ApartmentsJunior One BedroomStudio,1BA$2,055
Menden Manor1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,095
Colonial House South1 Bd 1 Ba1BR,1BA$2,200
Marina PlayaOne Bedroom La Paloma1BR,1BA$2,235
Prospect Corners*One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,250
Hamilton Apartments1x1A1BR,1BA$2,350
Villa Victoria Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,450
Paloma VistaMar1BR,1BA$2,540

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Joaquin Miller, CA

As of June 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Joaquin Miller area is the $3.07 price per square foot Townhouse Model at Stevens Creek Villas in the in the Raynor Park neighborhood starting from $4,150. The second greatest value Joaquin Miller apartment is the 2 Bedrooms C Model at City Gate at Cupertino starting at $3,628 with a $3.42 price per square foot in the Triangle South neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Joaquin Miller apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Stevens Creek VillasTownhouse2BR,2.5BA$3.07
City Gate at Cupertino2 Bedrooms C2BR,2BA$3.42
Marina PlayaOne Bedroom Monterey1BR,1BA$3.65
Prospect Corners*One Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.21
Colonial House South1 Bd 1 Ba1BR,1BA$3.14
Paloma VistaMar1BR,1BA$3.63
Villa Victoria Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.60
Hamilton Apartments1x1A1BR,1BA$3.64
Oakridge ApartmentsJunior One BedroomStudio ,1BA$3.21
The Aegena ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.44

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across California and customized analysis for West San Jose, CA. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Joaquin Miller Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Joaquin Miller?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Joaquin Miller is at Blue Hills Studio listed at $1,875.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Joaquin Miller Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Joaquin Miller Apartment is $2,095 at Menden Manor.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Joaquin Miller Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Joaquin Miller is starting from $2,724 at Paloma Vista.

What is the most affordable Joaquin Miller Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Joaquin Miller Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Villages at Cupertino and starts from $4,330.

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