Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kenwood Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $500 (35 Rentals)

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property at 3272 Shadow Park Pl

$2,860

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3272 Shadow Park Pl
San JoseCA95121
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Avana San Jose
$3,051 - $5,030
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Avana San Jose

995 Tully RdSan Jose, CA 95122
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property at 262 Azevedo Cir

$3,680

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3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Rentals

Available Aug 20

262 Azevedo Cir

San JoseCA95125
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Paseo Senter
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Paseo Senter

1900 Senter RdSan Jose, CA 95112
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Almaden House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Almaden House

2415 Rinconada DrSan Jose, CA 95125
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Orvieto Family A
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Orvieto Family A

80 Montecito Vista DrSan Jose, CA 95111

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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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2445 Rinconada Dr
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2445 Rinconada Dr

2445 Rinconada DrSan Jose, CA 95125
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Orchard Glen
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Orchard Glen

3975 Seven Trees BlvdSan Jose, CA 95111
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Oak Tree Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Tree Village

100 Branham Ln ESan Jose, CA 95111
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Orvieto Family B
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Orvieto Family B

88 Montecito Vista DrSan Jose, CA 95111

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Alterra
2 Bedroom Apartments

Alterra

1640 La Rossa CirSan Jose, CA 95125
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Kenwood, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Kenwood Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Kenwood area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Almaden priced from $1,899. Orchard Glen has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,999. Here are the most affordable Kenwood apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
AlmadenStudioStudio,1BA$1,899
Orchard GlenStudio - 60%Studio,1BA$1,999
Valley West ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,180
The Woods ApartmentsSycamoreStudio,1BA$2,335
Stonebridge ApartmentsMODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY2BR,2BA$2,590
Rosewalk Apartment HomesResidence 1 Luxury1BR,1BA$2,880
Avalon Willow Glen7261BR,1BA$2,960
Sofi Waterford ParkWillow1BR,1BA$3,027
Avana San Jose2BD/1BA Plan A2BR,1BA$3,051
Bella VillagioBella Vita2BR,1BA$3,189

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kenwood, CA

As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kenwood area is the $2.16 price per square foot MODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY Model at Stonebridge Apartments in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $2,590. The second greatest value Kenwood apartment is the 2x2F-1065-p1 Model at Latitude 37 starting at $3,500 with a $3.29 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Kenwood apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Stonebridge ApartmentsMODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY2BR,2BA$2.16
Latitude 372x2F-1065-p12BR,2BA$3.29
Terra House ApartmentsB1 Renovated2BR,2BA$3.58
Bella VillagioBella Vita2BR,1BA$3.64
Almaden Terrace2 BR, 2 BA2BR,2BA$4.51
Rosewalk Apartment HomesResidence 1 Luxury1BR,1BA$3.55
Avalon Willow Glen7261BR,1BA$4.08
Sofi Waterford ParkWillow1BR,1BA$4.20
Valley West ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.04
AlmadenStudioStudio ,1BA$4.40

Beyond Campus: Finding Your Perfect San Jose Apartment in the Perfect Student Friendly Neighborhood

Going to college in San Jose? Our local expert gives you the inside scoop on the best neighborhoods to live near Near SJSU, SCU, SJCC, and EVC

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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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Kenwood, San Jose, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Kenwood Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Kenwood?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Kenwood is at Almaden listed at $1,899.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Kenwood Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Kenwood Apartment is $2,028 at Orchard Glen.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Kenwood is starting from $2,590 at Stonebridge Apartments.

What is the most affordable Kenwood Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Kenwood Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Sofi Waterford Park and starts from $4,080.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Sunny San Jose is so much more than just an incredible place to go to school, get an education, and prepare for the next chapter of your life.

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Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.