Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Luz Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,200 (27 Rentals)

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property at 420 S Third St

420 S Third St

San JoseCA95112

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Pollard Plaza Apartment
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Pollard Plaza Apartment

1150 Mclaughlin AveSan Jose, CA 95122
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Metro Gardens
Studio Apartments

Metro Gardens

420 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Arbor Terraces
1 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor Terraces

2768 McKee RdSan Jose, CA 95127
Senior Living
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Clayburn Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clayburn Apartments

67 N Jackson AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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Alum Rock Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Alum Rock Apartments

1528-1530 Alum Rock AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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Delano Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Delano Apartments

272-280 La Pala DrSan Jose, CA 95127
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McKee Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

McKee Apartments

1735-1745 Mckee RdSan Jose, CA 95116
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Metro Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Metro Gardens

420 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Metro Station
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Metro Station

439 S 4th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Country Club
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Country Club

256 La Pala DrSan Jose, CA 95127
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Cheapest Available Luz Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Luz area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Vela Apartments priced from $1,566. Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,759. Here are the most affordable Luz apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vela ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,566
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,759
Westwood Properties59 S 5th St.Studio,1BA$1,800
The Ruckers MansionAPT#1Studio,1BA$1,900
Villa Fairlane1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,995
Fairway Glen1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$2,491
The JamesS01Studio,1BA$2,505
ReNew Twenty50Madeline1BR,1BA$2,565
Amberwood Apartments1 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$2,610
Villa de Guadalupe1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,622

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Luz, CA

As of May 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Luz area is the $2.44 price per square foot 2bed 1bath Model at Sedona Apartments in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $2,635. The second greatest value Luz apartment is the 2x1 Model at Foxdale starting at $2,780 with a $2.63 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Luz apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sedona Apartments2bed 1bath2BR,1BA$2.44
Foxdale2x12BR,1BA$2.63
Villa de Guadalupe1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.62
Foundry CommonsC1 (2x2)2BR,2BA$3.41
Aviara2-Bedroom2BR,2BA$3.59
Country Club Villa2 Bed 2 Bath Downstairs2BR,2BA$3.18
Peppertree Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$3.32
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

Getting Around the Luz Neighborhood in San Jose, CA

Walk Score®

73 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

63 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

55 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Luz Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Luz?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Luz is under $2,622.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Luz?

The cheapest apartment in Luz is Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments which is listed at $1,759, while the average apartment in Luz costs $3,656.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Luz?

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 2 regular apartments in Luz that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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