
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lakehouse Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $600 (81 Rentals)
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362 N 7th St

412 E William St

685 Locust St

430 Jerome St

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164 S 10th St

468 S 6th St

1159 Bird Ave.

The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ Only

Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments
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875 Northrup St

232 N 8th St

420 S Third St, Unit 10

Almaden

Glen Eyrie Apartments

Westwood Properties

170-172 S 10th St

1012 Pacific Ave, Unit 1012 Pacific Avenue

Parkside Terrace

617 S 9th St
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Summercrest Villas

Cinnabar Commons

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The Colonnade Apartments

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240 Gifford Ave

1776 Apartments

Metropolitan Court Apartments

Willow Pointe

Delmas Park

Miraido Village

Trestles Apartments
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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
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Alvarado Park - 55+ Senior Housing

Metro Gardens

The Brooks House

515 E WiLL

603 S 1st St

162-164 Topeka Ave

1055 Vermont

Tamien Station

150 Graham Avenue Apartments

The Kelsey Ayer Station
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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 | $2,807 | $1,450 | $3,691 |
| Lakehouse 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,369 | $1,000 | $4,889 |
| Lakehouse 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,067 | $995 | $5,882 |
| Lakehouse 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,047 | $3,247 | $6,435 |
| Lakehouse 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,550 | $1,585 | $5,811 |
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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 - 55+ Only | Building A | 1BR,1BA | $1,594 |
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR,1BA | $1,680 |
| 1055 Vermont | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,699 |
| 875 Northrup St | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| Almaden | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,812 |
| Glen Eyrie Apartments | Glen Eyrie Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,870 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lakehouse, CA
As of June 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lakehouse area is the $3.21 price per square foot Remodel Fifth Avenue Model at Central Park Apartments in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,600. The second greatest value Lakehouse apartment is the Plan 3 Model at Scotia Apartments starting at $3,381 with a $3.02 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Park Apartments | Remodel Fifth Avenue | 3BR,2BA | $3.21 |
| Scotia Apartments | Plan 3 | 2BR,2BA | $3.02 |
| Willow Creek | Two Bedroom Two Bath B1 | 2BR,2BA | $3.03 |
| Sainte Claire Building | Gallery 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.18 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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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 $1,870.
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 $15,551.
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 30 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 $416 which is $15,135 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lakehouse.
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