Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kollmar Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,200 (126 Rentals)

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Villa de Guadalupe
1 Bedroom Apartments

Villa de Guadalupe

2151 Plaza De GuadalupeSan Jose, CA 95116
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Clayburn Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clayburn Apartments

67 N Jackson AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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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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Villa Fairlane
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Fairlane

264-270 La Pala DrSan Jose, CA 95127
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581 Avalani Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

581 Avalani Ave

581 Avalani AveSan Jose, CA 95133

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El Rancho Verde
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

El Rancho Verde

303-345 Checkers DrSan Jose, CA 95133
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587 Avalani Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

587 Avalani Ave

587 Avalani AveSan Jose, CA 95133
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Mission Grove
Studio Apartments

Mission Grove

259 N Capitol AveSan Jose, CA 95127
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Villa Solera
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Solera

1385 Lucretia AveSan Jose, CA 95122
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373-381 Gloria Ave
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

373-381 Gloria Ave

373-381 Gloria AveSan Jose, CA 95127
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144-148 S 33rd St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

144-148 S 33rd St

144-148 S 33rd StSan Jose, CA 95116
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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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Delano Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Delano Apartments

272-280 La Pala DrSan Jose, CA 95127
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2245 Luz Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2245 Luz Ave

2245 Luz AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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Rosedale
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rosedale

2820 Rose AveSan Jose, CA 95127
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207 Gramercy Pl
2 Bedroom Apartments

207 Gramercy Pl

207 Gramercy PlSan Jose, CA 95116
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Oak Circle
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Circle

1410 Roberts AveSan Jose, CA 95122
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1339 Crucero Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

1339 Crucero Dr

1339 Crucero DrSan Jose, CA 95122
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239 Montclair Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

239 Montclair Ave

239 Montclair AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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3035 Westboro Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

3035 Westboro Dr

3035 Westboro DrSan Jose, CA 95127
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1425 Dubert Ln
2 Bedroom Apartments

1425 Dubert Ln

1425 Dubert LnSan Jose, CA 95122
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1661 Alum Rock Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1661 Alum Rock Ave

1661 Alum Rock AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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254 Pamela Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

254 Pamela Ave

254 Pamela AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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1625 Alum Rock Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1625 Alum Rock Ave

1625 Alum Rock AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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1339 Carnelian Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

1339 Carnelian Dr

1339 Carnelian DrSan Jose, CA 95122

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Little Portugal
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Little Portugal

1661-1663 Alum Rock AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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2750 Mckee Rd
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2750 Mckee Rd

2750 Mckee RdSan Jose, CA 95127
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San Jose Apartments
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

San Jose Apartments

1500 Cunningham AveSan Jose, CA 95122
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275 La Pala Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

275 La Pala Dr

275 La Pala DrSan Jose, CA 95127
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1351 Carnelian Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

1351 Carnelian Dr

1351 Carnelian DrSan Jose, CA 95122
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279 La Pala Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

279 La Pala Dr

279 La Pala DrSan Jose, CA 95127
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1324 Crucero Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

1324 Crucero Dr

1324 Crucero DrSan Jose, CA 95122

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1322 Carnelian Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

1322 Carnelian Dr

1322 Carnelian DrSan Jose, CA 95122
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Monte Alban Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Monte Alban Apartments

1324 Santee DrSan Jose, CA 95122
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1435 Carnelian Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

1435 Carnelian Dr

1435 Carnelian DrSan Jose, CA 95122
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2748 Kollmar Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2748 Kollmar Dr

2748 Kollmar DrSan Jose, CA 95127
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1344 Crucero Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

1344 Crucero Dr

1344 Crucero DrSan Jose, CA 95122
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1855 Luby Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

1855 Luby Dr

1855 Luby DrSan Jose, CA 95133
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175 Alexander Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

175 Alexander Ave

175 Alexander AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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1409 Dubert Ln
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1409 Dubert Ln

1409 Dubert LnSan Jose, CA 95122
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484 Nordyke Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

484 Nordyke Dr

484 Nordyke DrSan Jose, CA 95127
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Villa Hermosa
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Hermosa

1640 Hermocilla WaySan Jose, CA 95116
Senior Living

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Kollmar, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Kollmar Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Kollmar area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Villa de Guadalupe priced from $178. Villa Fairlane has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,995. Here are the most affordable Kollmar apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Villa de Guadalupe1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$178
Villa Fairlane1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,995
Peppertree Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,306
Foxdale1x11BR,1BA$2,324
ReNew Twenty50Mabury1BR,1BA$2,655

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kollmar, CA

As of October 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kollmar area is the $0.18 price per square foot 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Villa de Guadalupe in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $178. The second greatest value Kollmar apartment is the Madeline Model at ReNew Twenty50 starting at $2,730 with a $4.27 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Kollmar apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Villa de Guadalupe1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.18
ReNew Twenty50Madeline1BR,1BA$4.27
Peppertree Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.83
Foxdale1x11BR,1BA$4.17

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Kollmar, San Jose, CA

Ranked #454

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Kollmar Neighborhood in San Jose, CA

Walk Score®

74 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

65 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

53 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Kollmar Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Kollmar?

The cheapest apartment in Kollmar is Villa de Guadalupe which is listed at $178, while the average apartment in Kollmar costs $7,719.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Kollmar?

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 4 regular apartments in Kollmar that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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A Local Expert's Guide to the Top 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods for Renters in San Jose

Written by: Shannon Hilson

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.