
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mayfair Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $600 (53 Rentals)
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412 E William St

468 S 6th St

Total Monthly Price
164 S 10th St

Vela Apartments

Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments

99 S 14th St, Unit 15

The Fairways

1817 Stowe Ave

Parkside Terrace
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617 S 9th St

170-172 S 10th St

220 Pamela Ave, Unit 2

Windy Hill Apartments

ReNew Twenty50

Willow Pointe

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Villa Hermosa

Pollard Plaza Apartment

Brookwood Terrace
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650 S 8th St

Bella Castello

Monte Vista Senior Affordable Apartments

Arbor Terraces

Belovida at Newbury Park 55+ Senior Community

515 E WiLL

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39-0008

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Shiraz Senior Apartments

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Jackson Place Apartments

Fourth Street Apartments

670-686 S. 8th

625 S 11th St
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El Sol Apartments

Foxdale

151 S 13th St.

Foothill Manor Apartments

Palm Court Apartments

Polaris Apartments

Walnuts Woods Apartments
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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 | $1,793 | $1,437 | $2,535 |
| Mayfair 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,458 | $1,000 | $3,308 |
| Mayfair 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,224 | $2,158 | $3,956 |
| Mayfair 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,155 | $2,380 | $4,280 |
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There are currently 53 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Mayfair Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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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. Vela Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,437. 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 |
| Vela Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,437 |
| The Franciscan | Room 8 | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR,1BA | $1,680 |
| Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,699 |
| The Fairways | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,809 |
| Parkside Terrace | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,980 |
| Foxdale | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,318 |
| ReNew Twenty50 | Madeline | 1BR,1BA | $2,599 |
| Palm Court Apartments | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $2,599 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mayfair, CA
As of May 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mayfair area is the $3.37 price per square foot 1 BR 1 BA - Unfurnished Model at Neo on First in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $2,695. The second greatest value Mayfair apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at The Fairways starting at $1,809 with a $2.60 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neo on First | 1 BR 1 BA - Unfurnished | 1BR,1BA | $3.37 |
| The Fairways | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| Palm Court Apartments | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.85 |
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.55 |
| ReNew Twenty50 | McKee | 1BR,1BA | $4.41 |
| LINQ | A5 Income Protected | 1BR,1BA | $4.67 |
| Parkside Terrace | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.37 |
| Foxdale | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.16 |
| Vela Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.48 |
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 $2,599.
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 $3,424.
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 7 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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