
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Los Arboles Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,300 (33 Rentals)
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3188 Heather Ridge Dr, Unit Spare Room, Unit Spare Room

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4728 Mendoza Ave, Unit Studio, Unit Studio

Orchard Glen

Thornbridge

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4666 Tango Way, Unit 2, Unit 2

279-279 Perrymont Ave

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Bella Villagio

551 Lewis Rd
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4952 Flat Rock Cir

Paseo Senter

Orvieto Family A

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Corde Terra Senior

275 Perrymont Ave

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Monterey Manor
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The Carlyle

Sofi Waterford Park

Monterey Family Village

3145 Shofner Pl
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Los Arboles, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Los Arboles?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Arboles Studio Apartments | $1,976 | $1,600 | $2,596 |
| Los Arboles 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,477 | $1,927 | $3,149 |
| Los Arboles 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,224 | $2,590 | $3,834 |
| Los Arboles 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,617 | $3,265 | $4,099 |
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Cheapest Available Los Arboles Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Los Arboles area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Thornbridge priced from $1,826. Orchard Glen has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,927. Here are the most affordable Los Arboles apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thornbridge | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,826 |
| Orchard Glen | 1 BR, 1 BA - 50% | 1BR,1BA | $1,927 |
| The Woods Apartments | Sycamore | Studio,1BA | $2,095 |
| Valley West Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,175 |
| San Marino | Acapulco | 1BR,1BA | $2,380 |
| Stonebridge Apartments | MODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY | 2BR,2BA | $2,590 |
| Terra House Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,596 |
| The Carlyle | The Atherton | 1BR,1BA | $2,677 |
| Sofi Waterford Park | Willow | 1BR,1BA | $2,700 |
| Avana San Jose | 2BD/1BA Plan B | 2BR,1BA | $2,791 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Los Arboles, CA
As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Los Arboles area is the $2.16 price per square foot MODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY Model at Stonebridge Apartments in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $2,590. The second greatest value Los Arboles apartment is the Residence 2 Luxury Model at Rosewalk Apartment Homes starting at $3,231 with a $3.02 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Los Arboles apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stonebridge Apartments | MODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY | 2BR,2BA | $2.16 |
| Rosewalk Apartment Homes | Residence 2 Luxury | 2BR,2BA | $3.02 |
| Bella Villagio | Bella Sole | 2BR,2BA | $2.99 |
| Avana San Jose | 2BD/1BA Plan A | 2BR,1BA | $3.58 |
| The Carlyle | The Atherton | 1BR,1BA | $3.52 |
| Sofi Waterford Park | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $3.96 |
| San Marino | The Del Rey | 1BR,1BA | $3.49 |
| Valley West Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.03 |
| Orchard Glen | 1 BR, 1 BA - Junior - 60% | 1BR,1BA | $4.06 |
| Thornbridge | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.45 |
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Best Local Schools in Los Arboles, San Jose, CA
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Los Arboles Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Los Arboles?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Los Arboles is under $2,791.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Los Arboles?
The cheapest apartment in Los Arboles is Orchard Glen which is listed at $1,927, while the average apartment in Los Arboles costs $3,540.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Los Arboles?
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 17 regular apartments in Los Arboles 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 Los Arboles?
Cheap apartments in Los Arboles have an average cost of $653 which is $2,887 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Los Arboles.
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