Cheap Homes for Rent in Ludlow Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $900 (8 Rentals)

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property at 320 N 18th St

320 N 18th St

San JoseCA95112

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Ludlow, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Ludlow Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ludlow area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Vela Apartments priced from $1,566. Vintage Tower has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,721. Here are the most affordable Ludlow apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vela ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,566
Vintage TowerVT1B1BB1BR,1BA$1,721
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,759

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ludlow, CA

As of May 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ludlow area is the $2.63 price per square foot 2x1 Model at Foxdale in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $2,780. The second greatest value Ludlow apartment is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Villa de Guadalupe starting at $2,622 with a $2.62 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ludlow apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Foxdale2x12BR,1BA$2.63
Villa de Guadalupe1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.62
Country Club Villa2 Bed 2 Bath Downstairs2BR,2BA$3.18
Peppertree Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$3.32
Woodland MeadowAspen1BR,1BA$3.35
101 San FernandoPlan A2 - 1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.15
Fairway Glen1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$3.51
Sparta505 - Student HousingPlan F2BR,2BA$2.79
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.64
Vintage TowerVT1B1BB1BR,1BA$2.86

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ludlow

What type of rentals are currently available in Ludlow?

There are currently 504 Apartments for Rent in Ludlow, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,200 to $12,997. There are also 36 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Ludlow ranging from $1,090 to $7,370.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Ludlow?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Ludlow ranges from $1,090 to $7,370 with an average monthly rent of $4,103.

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