
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lakehouse Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $900 (61 Rentals)
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164 S 10th St

499 S 5th St

28 S 13th St

468 S 6th St

611 S 8th St

67 S 8th St

88 Bush St, Unit 2103

The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ Only

1025 Minnesota Ave, Unit 22
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611 S 8th St

Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments

Japantown Senior Apartments

Hawthorn Senior Apartments

875 Northrup St

232 N 8th St

1264 Locust St, Unit Studio

Almaden

Glen Eyrie Apartments

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Page Street Studios

Pensione Esperanza

912 - 914 Delbert Way

Jeanne D ARC Manor

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650 S 8th St

215 Oak St

Bella Castello

122 Graham Avenue Apartments

Alvarado Park - 55+ Senior Housing

Metro Gardens

The Brooks House

515 E WiLL

603 S 1st St

162-164 Topeka Ave
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Tamien Station

150 Graham Avenue Apartments

The Kelsey Ayer Station

Capri Apartments

Fourth St. Apartments

39-0008

Woodland apartments

Metro Gardens

Gran Valle Apartments

357 Willow 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakehouse Studio Apartments | $2,802 | $1,400 | $3,670 |
| Lakehouse 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,533 | $1,594 | $10,000+ |
| Lakehouse 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,200 | $995 | $10,000+ |
| Lakehouse 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,114 | $1,720 | $6,943 |
| Lakehouse 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,017 | $1,585 | $5,811 |
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There are currently 61 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 2 Beds unit found at 27 North - Student Housing Apartments priced from $995. 164 S 10th St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,240. Here are the most affordable Lakehouse apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 North - Student Housing Apartments | 2B Shared Attached - Fall 2026 (Other) | 2BR,2BA | $995 |
| 164 S 10th St | 164 S 10th St | 1BR,4BA | $1,240 |
| The Franciscan | Room 14 | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ Only | Building A | 1BR,1BA | $1,594 |
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR,1BA | $1,680 |
| Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,699 |
| Japantown Senior Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,706 |
| Hawthorn Senior Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,709 |
| 39-0008 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
| 875 Northrup St | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lakehouse, CA
As of July 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lakehouse area is the $3.25 price per square foot B6 Model at 808 West Apartments in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,158. The second greatest value Lakehouse apartment is the The Capri BMR Model at Villa Torino starting at $3,416 with a $2.97 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 808 West Apartments | B6 | 2BR,2BA | $3.25 |
| Villa Torino | The Capri BMR | 2BR,2BA | $2.97 |
| 27 North - Student Housing Apartments | 2D Private Attached - Fall 2026 (SJSU) | 2BR,2BA | $2.19 |
| 716 North First Street | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $3.24 |
| 702 Vine St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2.95 |
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.55 |
| Almaden | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.87 |
| The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ Only | Building A | 1BR,1BA | $2.66 |
| 39-0008 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $3.18 |
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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 $1,750.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lakehouse?
The cheapest apartment in Lakehouse is 164 S 10th St which is listed at $1,240, while the average apartment in Lakehouse costs $5,149.
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 16 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 $505 which is $4,644 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lakehouse.
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