
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Junipero Serra Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,233 (63 Rentals)


North Colonial House

4775 Atherton Ave

481 Auburn Way, Unit 4

1381 San Tomas Aquino Pkwy, Unit 3

3002 Magliocco Dr

Colonial Way Apartments

Northlake Ambassador Apartments

Sycamore Park

Colonial House Apartments
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Regency & Lexington

831 Opal Dr

1137 Oakmont Dr

Campbell House

Paloma Vista

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Portofino Apartments

The Dudley Apartments

Cheri Lin Apartments

Ranchero Apartments
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Florentine Villa Apartments

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Santana Place, San Jose

Turnleaf Apartments

Redwood Apartments

Country Lane Apartments

Saratoga Gardens Condominiums
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2928 Magliocco Dr,

5160 Westdale Dr

The Terrace Apartments

Oliva Apartments

Southwinds Apartments

The Monterey Apartments

The Mediterranean Apartments

David Avenue

Boynton Greens Apartments

Menden Manor
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4545 Moorpark Ave

Livorno Square

88 Saratoga Avenue Apartments

Valley Village Retirement Community

450 California St, Unit 1

1146 W Hamilton Ave

Oakridge Apartments

Lawrence Arms Apartments

Park Terrace
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Junipero Serra, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Junipero Serra?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junipero Serra Studio Apartments | $2,394 | $972 | $4,194 |
| Junipero Serra 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,375 | $1,036 | $8,937 |
Junipero Serra 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,202 | $1,233 | $10,000+ |
| Junipero Serra 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,498 | $1,460 | $10,000+ |
| Junipero Serra 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,705 | $4,516 | $6,539 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleJunipero Serra, San Jose, CA
Ranked #46
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Junipero Serra, San Jose, CA
Manuel De Vargas Elementary
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Junipero Serra Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Junipero Serra?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Junipero Serra is under $2,285.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Junipero Serra?
The cheapest apartment in Junipero Serra is Stevens Creek which is listed at $1,233, while the average apartment in Junipero Serra costs $5,882.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Junipero Serra?
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 28 regular apartments in Junipero Serra 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 Junipero Serra?
Cheap apartments in Junipero Serra have an average cost of $406 which is $5,476 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Junipero Serra.
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