
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Luz Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,000 (50 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Luz area of San Jose.


412 E William St

468 S 6th St

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164 S 10th St

Vela Apartments

914 McCreery Ave

Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments

249 Pamela Ave

1844 La Porte Ave

625 S 11th St
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Parkside Terrace

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Country Club Villa

511-523 E Reed St

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LINQ

220 Pamela Ave

226-228 Oakland Ave

Gadberry Courts Apartments
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151 S 13th St.

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25 S 10th St

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428 S 11th St

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Luz, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Luz?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luz Studio Apartments | $2,164 | $1,437 | $2,541 |
| Luz 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,679 | $1,000 | $3,579 |
| Luz 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,007 | $2,450 | $4,039 |
| Luz 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,669 | $2,807 | $4,100 |
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There are currently 50 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Luz Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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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 1 Bed unit found at 164 S 10th St priced from $1,240. Vela Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,437. Here are the most affordable Luz apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 164 S 10th St | 164 S 10th St | 1BR,4BA | $1,240 |
| Vela Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,437 |
| The Franciscan | Room 8 | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,732 |
| 39-0008 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
| 625 S 11th St | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,975 |
| Parkside Terrace | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,980 |
| Foxdale | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,318 |
| Polaris Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,495 |
| LINQ | S1 Income Protected | Studio,1BA | $2,496 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Luz, CA
As of April 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Luz area is the $3.41 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Downstairs Model at Country Club Villa in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Luz apartment is the 1 BED 1 BATH Model at Fairway Glen starting at $2,625 with a $3.70 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country Club Villa | 2 Bed 2 Bath Downstairs | 2BR,2BA | $3.41 |
| Fairway Glen | 1 BED 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $3.70 |
| Polaris Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.67 |
| Palm Court Apartments | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $4.00 |
| Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| Amberwood Apartments | 1 bed/1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $4.14 |
| Parkside Terrace | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.37 |
| Foxdale | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.16 |
| 39-0008 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $3.36 |
| 625 S 11th St | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.95 |
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 $2,496.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Luz?
The cheapest apartment in Luz is 164 S 10th St which is listed at $1,240, while the average apartment in Luz costs $4,100.
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 10 regular apartments in Luz 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 Luz?
Cheap apartments in Luz have an average cost of $1,269 which is $2,831 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Luz.
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