Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lakehouse Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $600 (49 Rentals)
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598 Columbia Ave

Pensione Esperanza

Alvarado Park - 55+ Senior Housing

Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments
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The Village at Willow Glen

675 Hamline St
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Lakehouse, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lakehouse?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Lakehouse Studio Apartments | $2,888 | $1,319 | $3,642 |
Lakehouse 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,310 | $1,100 | $7,060 |
Lakehouse 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,088 | $2,168 | $6,820 |
Lakehouse 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,128 | $3,346 | $6,694 |
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There are currently 49 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Lakehouse Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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Cheapest Available Lakehouse Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lakehouse area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Pensione Esperanza priced from $1,319. 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 Lakehouse apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Pensione Esperanza | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,319 |
515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR,1BA | $1,680 |
Tamien Station | The Tule | Studio,1BA | $1,699 |
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,759 |
The Kelsey Ayer Station | 60% AMI Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,769 |
Almaden | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,817 |
39-0008 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
Glen Eyrie Apartments | Glen Eyrie Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
Sandalwood Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lakehouse, CA
As of October 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lakehouse area is the $3.04 price per square foot Regent Model at The Esplanade in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,549. The second greatest value Lakehouse apartment is the The Capri BMR Model at Villa Torino starting at $3,046 with a $2.64 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lakehouse apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Esplanade | Regent | 3BR,3BA | $3.04 |
Villa Torino | The Capri BMR | 2BR,2BA | $2.64 |
Foundry Commons | C3.1 (2x2) | 2BR,2BA | $2.96 |
360 Residences | Plan B1 | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.96 |
428 S 11th St | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.88 |
Willow Park Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.83 |
Westwood Properties | 55 S 6th | 1BR,1BA | $2.81 |
515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.64 |
Almaden | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.88 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleLakehouse, San Jose, CA
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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving.com works hard to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across California and customized analysis for San Jose, California. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, features that make it easier to raise kids, proximity to transit, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Getting Around the Lakehouse Neighborhood in San Jose, CA
Walk Score®
86 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
90 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
72 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lakehouse Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Lakehouse?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lakehouse is under $1,895.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lakehouse?
The cheapest apartment in Lakehouse is 515 E WiLL which is listed at $1,680, while the average apartment in Lakehouse costs $5,233.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lakehouse?
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 40 regular apartments in Lakehouse 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 Lakehouse?
Cheap apartments in Lakehouse have an average cost of $305 which is $4,928 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lakehouse.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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