Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mayfair Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $600 (27 Rentals)
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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 |
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Mayfair Studio Apartments | $3,002 | $1,566 | $4,698 |
Mayfair 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,823 | $1,200 | $7,001 |
Mayfair 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,418 | $2,000 | $10,000+ |
Mayfair 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,351 | $2,211 | $4,050 |
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There are currently 27 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 Studio unit found at Vela Apartments priced from $1,566. Virginia Street Studios has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,708. Here are the most affordable Mayfair apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Vela Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,566 |
Virginia Street Studios | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,708 |
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,759 |
Westwood Properties | 59 S 5th St. | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
Villa Fairlane | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
ReNew Twenty50 | Madeline | 1BR,1BA | $2,565 |
Stonebridge Apartments | MODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY | 2BR,2BA | $2,590 |
Amberwood Apartments | 1 bed/1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,610 |
Villa de Guadalupe | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,622 |
Sedona Apartments | 2bed 1bath | 2BR,1BA | $2,635 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mayfair, CA
As of May 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mayfair area is the $2.16 price per square foot MODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY Model at Stonebridge Apartments in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $2,590. The second greatest value Mayfair apartment is the 2bed 1bath Model at Sedona Apartments starting at $2,635 with a $2.44 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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Stonebridge Apartments | MODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY | 2BR,2BA | $2.16 |
Sedona Apartments | 2bed 1bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.44 |
Foxdale | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.63 |
Foundry Commons | C2.1 (2x2) | 2BR,2BA | $3.34 |
Villa de Guadalupe | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.62 |
Aviara | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $3.59 |
Peppertree Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $3.32 |
Sparta505 - Student Housing | Plan F | 2BR,2BA | $2.79 |
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.64 |
Valley West Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.83 |
Getting Around the Mayfair Neighborhood in San Jose, CA
Walk Score®
70 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
59 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
52 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $2,635.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mayfair?
The cheapest apartment in Mayfair is Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments which is listed at $1,759, while the average apartment in Mayfair costs $3,761.
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 2 regular apartments in Mayfair 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 Mayfair?
Cheap apartments in Mayfair have an average cost of $244 which is $3,517 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mayfair.
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