203 S 19th St
San JoseCA95116
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mayfair Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,200 (26 Rentals)
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164 S 10th St
164 S 10th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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468 S 6th St
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Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments
399 East CtSan Jose, CA 95116
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68 Pala Ave
San JoseCA95127
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Hawthorn Senior Apartments
715 E Saint John StSan Jose, CA 95112
249 Pamela Ave
San JoseCA95116
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99 S 14th St, Unit 02
99 S 14th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Gadberry Courts Apartments
2555 Alum Rock AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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Villa Hermosa
1640 Hermocilla WaySan Jose, CA 95116
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Pollard Plaza Apartment
1150 Mclaughlin AveSan Jose, CA 95122
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Brookwood Terrace
1346 E San Antonio StSan Jose, CA 95116
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650 S 8th St
650 S 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Villa de Guadalupe
2151 Plaza De GuadalupeSan Jose, CA 95116
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Bella Castello
570 Keyes StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Monte Vista Senior Affordable Apartments
2605 La Hacienda CtSan Jose, CA 95127
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Arbor Terraces
2768 McKee RdSan Jose, CA 95127
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515 E WiLL
515 E William StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Clayburn Apartments
67 N Jackson AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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Delano Apartments
272-280 La Pala DrSan Jose, CA 95127
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Alum Rock Apartments
1528-1530 Alum Rock AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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39-0008
74 S 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Rose Garden Apartments
3071 Rose AveSan Jose, CA 95127
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Reed Apartments
283 E Reed StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Mayfair, San Jose, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mayfair?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfair Studio Apartments | $2,267 | $1,400 | $2,826 |
| Mayfair 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,470 | $1,240 | $6,750 |
| Mayfair 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,927 | $2,158 | $8,500 |
| Mayfair 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,605 | $2,380 | $3,098 |
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Cheapest Available Mayfair Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mayfair area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 164 S 10th St priced from $1,240. The Franciscan has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here are the most affordable Mayfair 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 |
| The Franciscan | Room 14 | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR,1BA | $1,680 |
| Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,699 |
| Hawthorn Senior Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,709 |
| 39-0008 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
| The Fairways | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,809 |
| 79 N 10th St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,825 |
| Parkside Terrace | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,980 |
| Vela Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mayfair, CA
As of July 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mayfair area is the $3.41 price per square foot B1 Income Protected Model at LINQ in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,541. The second greatest value Mayfair apartment is the 2 Bedroom A Model at Sofi Berryessa starting at $3,484 with a $3.96 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mayfair apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| LINQ | B1 Income Protected | 2BR,2BA | $3.41 |
| Sofi Berryessa | 2 Bedroom A | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.96 |
| Foxdale | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.34 |
| The Fairways | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.55 |
| ReNew Twenty50 | Madeline | 1BR,1BA | $4.43 |
| Parkside Terrace | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.37 |
| 39-0008 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $3.18 |
| Vela Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.60 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mayfair Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Mayfair?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mayfair is under $2,250.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mayfair?
The cheapest apartment in Mayfair is 164 S 10th St which is listed at $1,240, while the average apartment in Mayfair costs $3,836.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mayfair?
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 4 regular apartments in Mayfair that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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