Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kennedy Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $600 (41 Rentals)

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The Colonnade Apartments
$1,899 - $3,972
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The Colonnade Apartments

201 S 4th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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$2,000 - $2,700

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219 E St John St

San JoseCA95112
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Willow Pointe
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Willow Pointe

1010 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Paseo Senter
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Paseo Senter

1900 Senter RdSan 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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Pollard Plaza Apartment
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pollard Plaza Apartment

1150 Mclaughlin AveSan Jose, CA 95122
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Brookwood Terrace
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Brookwood Terrace

1346 E San Antonio StSan Jose, CA 95116
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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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215 Oak St
1 Bedroom Apartments

215 Oak St

215 Oak StSan Jose, CA 95110
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Bella Castello
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bella Castello

570 Keyes 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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603 S 1st St
Studio Apartments

603 S 1st St

603 S 1st StSan Jose, CA 95113
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Tamien Station
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Tamien Station

1197 Lick AveSan Jose, CA 95110

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Alum Rock Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Alum Rock Apartments

1528-1530 Alum Rock AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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Metro Gardens
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Metro Gardens

420 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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357 Willow Street
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

357 Willow Street

357 Willow StSan Jose, CA 95110
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Reed Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Reed Apartments

283 E Reed StSan Jose, CA 95112
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39-0008
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

39-0008

74 S 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Corde Terra Senior
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Corde Terra Senior

2600 Corde Terra CirSan Jose, CA 95111
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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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142 and 150 Graham
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

142 and 150 Graham

142 Graham AveSan Jose, CA 95110
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134 Graham
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

134 Graham

134 Graham AveSan Jose, CA 95110
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Kennedy, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Kennedy Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Kennedy area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 164 S 10th St priced from $1,240. The Franciscan has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,450. Here are the most affordable Kennedy apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
164 S 10th St164 S 10th St1BR,4BA$1,240
The FranciscanRoom 8Studio,1BA$1,450
215 Oak Stwilliams home1BR,1BA$1,500
The Village at Willow GlenBuilding A1BR,1BA$1,594
515 E WiLL71BR,1BA$1,680
39-00080BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,850
232 N 8th St1 Bed 1 Bath Corner1BR,1BA$1,895
625 S 11th St1/11BR,1BA$1,975
The Colonnade ApartmentsMedium StudioStudio,1BA$2,009
Summercrest Villas1x11BR,1BA$2,025

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kennedy, CA

As of March 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kennedy area is the $3.11 price per square foot Plan 2A Model at 360 Residences in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,859. The second greatest value Kennedy apartment is the 1601 E San Fernando St Model at 1601 E San Fernando St, Unit 1601 starting at $3,500 with a $2.92 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Kennedy apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
360 ResidencesPlan 2A2BR,2BA$3.11
1601 E San Fernando St, Unit 16011601 E San Fernando St3BR,2BA$2.92
Stonebridge ApartmentsMODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY2BR,2BA$2.16
Sedona Apartments2bed 1bath2BR,1BA$2.44
27 North - Student Housing Apartments2D Private Attached - Spring 2026 (Other)2BR,2BA$2.19
Westwood Properties55 S 6th1BR,1BA$3.24
2034 Johnston Ave, Unit 2034 Johnston Ave # 12034 Johnston Ave1BR,1BA$3.06
515 E WiLL71BR,1BA$2.49
215 Oak Stwilliams home1BR,1BA$2.50
The Village at Willow GlenBuilding A1BR,1BA$2.66

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central San Jose, CA. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Kennedy Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Kennedy?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Kennedy is under $2,025.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Kennedy?

The cheapest apartment in Kennedy is 164 S 10th St which is listed at $1,240, while the average apartment in Kennedy costs $3,547.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Kennedy?

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 35 regular apartments in Kennedy 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 Kennedy?

Cheap apartments in Kennedy have an average cost of $1,375 which is $2,172 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Kennedy.

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