Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kennedy Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $500 (61 Rentals)

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$2,150

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1935 Kinross Way
San JoseCA95122
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Paseo Senter
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Paseo Senter

1900 Senter RdSan Jose, CA 95112

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Villa Hermosa
1 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Hermosa

1640 Hermocilla WaySan Jose, CA 95116
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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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39-0008
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

39-0008

74 S 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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357 Willow St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

357 Willow St

357 Willow StSan Jose, CA 95110
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Metro Gardens
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Metro Gardens

420 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Reed Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Reed Apartments

283 E Reed StSan Jose, CA 95112
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79 N 10th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

79 N 10th St

79 N 10th 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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625 S 11th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

625 S 11th St

625 S 11th StSan Jose, CA 95112

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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 2 Beds unit found at 27 North - Student Housing Apartments priced from $995. The Franciscan has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here are the most affordable Kennedy apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
27 North - Student Housing Apartments2B Shared Attached - Fall 2026 (Other)2BR,2BA$995
The FranciscanRoom 14Studio,1BA$1,400
The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ OnlyBuilding A1BR,1BA$1,594
515 E WiLL71BR,1BA$1,680
Hawthorn Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,709
The Fairways1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,809
Westwood Properties55 S 6thStudio,1BA$1,895
AlmadenStudioStudio,1BA$1,899
Lion VillasStudioStudio,1BA$1,900
Valley West ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kennedy, CA

As of August 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kennedy area is the $3.05 price per square foot Plan 2P + Den Model at 360 Residences in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $5,559. The second greatest value Kennedy apartment is the 4x1.5 Model at Foxdale starting at $3,106 with a $2.48 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 2P + Den2BR,2.5BA$3.05
Foxdale4x1.54BR,1.5BA$2.48
Stonebridge ApartmentsMODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY2BR,2BA$2.16
Sedona Apartments2bed 1bath2BR,1BA$2.44
Almaden2x1B2BR,1BA$2.59
27 North - Student Housing Apartments2D Private Attached - Fall 2026 (SJSU)2BR,2BA$2.19
702 Vine St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2.95
The Fairways1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.60
515 E WiLL71BR,1BA$2.49
The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ OnlyBuilding A1BR,1BA$2.66

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $2,200.

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 $2,926.

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 23 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 $847 which is $2,079 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Kennedy.

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