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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kennedy Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $503 (81 Rentals)
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$1,594 - $1,7771 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ Only
465 Willow Glen WaySan Jose, CA 95125
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$1,650
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Base Rent$1,650
Total Monthly Price$1,650
283 McCreery Ave, Unit Studio
283 McCreery AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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$1,709 - $1,830Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Soon
Hawthorn Senior Apartments
715 E Saint John StSan Jose, CA 95112
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$1,809 - $2,3801 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Fairways
305 San Antonio CtSan Jose, CA 95116
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$1,854 - $2,9211 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Almaden
1501 Almaden ExpySan Jose, CA 95125
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$1,875
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Base Rent$1,875
Total Monthly Price$1,875
327 Willow St
327 Willow StSan Jose, CA 95110
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$1,895 - $2,712
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Base Rent$1,895 - $2,712
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Evergreen Heights
995 Tully RdSan Jose, CA 95122
73 W Reed St
San JoseCA95110
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$1,900 - $3,000Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Lion Villas
2550 S King RdSan Jose, CA 95122
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$1,9001 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
232 N 8th St
232 N 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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1390 E Santa Clara St
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1935 Kinross Way
San JoseCA95122
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$2,095 - $3,1971 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Casa Real Apartments
2580 Fontaine RdSan Jose, CA 95121
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$2,120 - $2,8001 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Valley West Apartments
1050 Summerside DrSan Jose, CA 95122
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$2,146 - $3,893
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The Colonnade Apartments
201 S 4th StSan Jose, CA 95112
914 McCreery Ave
San JoseCA95116
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$2,270 - $3,470Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 1
1776 Apartments
1776 Almaden RdSan Jose, CA 95125
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$2,289 - $2,926Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Almaden
1930 Almaden RdSan Jose, CA 95125
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$2,395 - $2,5951 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Westwood Properties
55-75 S 6th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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52 S 10th St
San JoseCA95112
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$2,4951 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
143 W Reed St
143 W Reed StSan Jose, CA 95110
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$2,495 - $3,050Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Soon
Veridian Apartments
439-441 S 5th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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$2,5081 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Vintage Tower
235 E Santa Clara StSan Jose, CA 95113
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$2,590 - $3,3652 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Stonebridge Apartments
2073 McLaughlin AveSan Jose, CA 95122
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$2,600 - $4,0001 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 6
Market Gateway Apartments
535 S Market StSan Jose, CA 95113
1060 S 3rd St, Unit 3xx
1060 S 3rd St
San JoseCA95112
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments
Paseo Senter
1900 Senter RdSan Jose, CA 95112
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1 Bedroom Apartments
Villa Hermosa
1640 Hermocilla WaySan Jose, CA 95116
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Jeanne D ARC Manor
85 S 5th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Pollard Plaza Apartment
1150 Mclaughlin AveSan Jose, CA 95122
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Brookwood Terrace
1346 E San Antonio StSan Jose, CA 95116
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650 S 8th St
650 S 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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1 Bedroom Apartments
030 - 649 S 9th St
649 S 9th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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215 Oak St
215 Oak StSan Jose, CA 95110
2221 Golden Crest Commons
San JoseCA95125
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Bella Castello
570 Keyes StSan Jose, CA 95112
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122 Graham Avenue Apartments
122 Graham AveSan Jose, CA 95110
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Metro Gardens
420 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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515 E WiLL
515 E William StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Studio Apartments
603 S 1st St
603 S 1st StSan Jose, CA 95113
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Tamien Station
1197 Lick AveSan Jose, CA 95110
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150 Graham Avenue Apartments
150 Graham AveSan Jose, CA 95110
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Alum Rock Apartments
1528-1530 Alum Rock AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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Fourth St. Apartments
375-395 S 4th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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1 Bedroom Apartments
AMAY2
422 S 10th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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39-0008
74 S 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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357 Willow St
357 Willow StSan Jose, CA 95110
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Metro Gardens
420 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Reed Apartments
283 E Reed StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Kennedy, San Jose, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Kennedy?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennedy Studio Apartments | $2,440 | $1,400 | $6,977 |
| Kennedy 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,771 | $1,594 | $10,000+ |
| Kennedy 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,288 | $2,158 | $8,500 |
| Kennedy 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,486 | $2,380 | $5,053 |
| Kennedy 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,175 | $4,175 | $4,175 |
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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 The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ Only priced from $1,594. 515 E WiLL has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,680. Here are the most affordable Kennedy apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ Only | Building A | 1BR, 1BA | $1,594 |
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR, 1BA | $1,680 |
| AMAY2 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $1,750 |
| The Fairways | 1 Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1,809 |
| Almaden | 1x1A | 1BR, 1BA | $1,854 |
| 327 Willow St | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR, 1BA | $1,875 |
| 232 N 8th St | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR, 1BA | $1,900 |
| 56-0107 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio, 1BA | $1,900 |
| Lion Villas | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $1,900 |
| Casa Real Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $2,095 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kennedy, CA
As of September 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kennedy area is the $2.83 price per square foot Plan 2O Townhome Model at 360 Residences in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,717. The second greatest value Kennedy apartment is the 1601 E San Fernando St Model at 1601 E San Fernando St, Unit 1601 in the South San Jose neighborhood starting at $3,500 with a $2.92 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Kennedy apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 360 Residences | Plan 2O Townhome | 2BR, 2.5BA | $2.83 |
| 1601 E San Fernando St, Unit 1601 | 1601 E San Fernando St | 3BR, 2BA | $2.92 |
| Stonebridge Apartments | MODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY | 2BR, 2BA | $2.16 |
| Sedona Apartments | 2bed 1bath | 2BR, 1BA | $2.44 |
| Westwood Properties | 55 S 6th | 1BR, 1BA | $2.52 |
| The Fairways | 1 Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $2.60 |
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR, 1BA | $2.49 |
| 327 Willow St | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR, 1BA | $2.95 |
| Almaden | 1x1A | 1BR, 1BA | $2.94 |
| The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ Only | Building A | 1BR, 1BA | $2.66 |
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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 $2,095.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Kennedy?
The cheapest apartment in Kennedy is The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ Only which is listed at $1,594, while the average apartment in Kennedy costs $2,947.
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 27 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 $1,233 which is $1,714 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Kennedy.
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