
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lakehouse Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $600 (92 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Lakehouse area of San Jose.


468 S 6th St

685 Locust St

125 Laurel Grove Ln

938 Princess Anne Dr

430 Jerome St

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164 S 10th St

652 N 2nd St

430 Jerome St

The Village at Willow Glen
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1390 Saddle Rack St, Unit 33

Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments

875 Northrup St

232 N 8th St

52 Cleveland Ave, Unit 2

Glen Eyrie Apartments

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The Colonnade Apartments

625 S 11th St

Parkside Terrace

164 S 10th St
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420 S Third St, Unit 26

Summercrest Villas

Cinnabar Commons

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240 Gifford Ave

1776 Apartments

Almaden

Westwood Properties

Metropolitan Court Apartments

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Museum Park

Redwood Seniors of Willow Glen - 55+
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324-342 S Buena Vista Ave, Unit 336

439 S 4th St, Unit 23

Willow Park Apartments

463 Menker Ave

Willow Pointe

Delmas Park

Miraido Village

Trestles Apartments

Page Street Studios

Pensione Esperanza
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912 - 914 Delbert Way

Jeanne D ARC Manor

Lenzen Square - WAITLIST IS CLOSED

SRO-Apartment Building

650 S 8th St

215 Oak St

Bella Castello

122 Graham Avenue Apartments

Alvarado Park - 55+ Senior Housing

Metro Gardens
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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 | $2,921 | $1,450 | $3,865 |
| Lakehouse 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,274 | $1,000 | $8,249 |
| Lakehouse 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,180 | $995 | $10,000+ |
| Lakehouse 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,224 | $2,795 | $6,305 |
| Lakehouse 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,402 | $1,655 | $5,399 |
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There are currently 92 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 8 | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| The Village at Willow Glen | Building A | 1BR,1BA | $1,594 |
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR,1BA | $1,680 |
| Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,732 |
| 875 Northrup St | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| Arcadia Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
| 1055 Vermont | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,814 |
| 39-0008 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lakehouse, CA
As of April 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lakehouse area is the $2.88 price per square foot Plan 2M Model at 360 Residences in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,847. The second greatest value Lakehouse apartment is the Plan 2 Model at Scotia Apartments starting at $3,381 with a $3.17 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 360 Residences | Plan 2M | 2BR,2BA | $2.88 |
| Scotia Apartments | Plan 2 | 2BR,2BA | $3.17 |
| Westwood Properties | 55 S 6th | 1BR,1BA | $2.58 |
| 27 North - Student Housing Apartments | 2D Private Attached - Spring 2026 (Other) | 2BR,2BA | $2.19 |
| Redwood Seniors of Willow Glen - 55+ | Sequoia | 2BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| Arcadia Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.57 |
| Metropolitan Court Apartments | 1 st Floor 1Bed 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.14 |
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| The Village at Willow Glen | Building A | 1BR,1BA | $2.66 |
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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 $1,850.
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 $5,589.
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 48 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 $557 which is $5,032 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lakehouse.
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