
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mayfair Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $600 (29 Rentals)
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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
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249 Pamela Ave, Unit 7

Willow Pointe

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Pollard Plaza Apartment

Brookwood Terrace

650 S 8th St

Bella Castello
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Belovida at Newbury Park 55+ Senior Community

515 E WiLL

Clayburn Apartments

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Rose Garden Apartments

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39-0008

742 S. 9th St. Apartments

Shiraz Senior Apartments

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Jackson Place Apartments
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 | $2,232 | $1,437 | $2,541 |
| Mayfair 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,657 | $1,000 | $3,569 |
| Mayfair 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,057 | $2,350 | $4,057 |
| Mayfair 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,807 | $2,807 | $2,807 |
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There are currently 29 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 | $1,732 |
| 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 |
| Villa Fairlane | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
| Foxdale | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,318 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mayfair, CA
As of April 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mayfair area is the $3.50 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Peppertree Apartments in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $2,957. The second greatest value Mayfair apartment is the 1 BR 1 BA - Unfurnished Model at Neo on First starting at $2,695 with a $3.37 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peppertree Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $3.50 |
| Neo on First | 1 BR 1 BA - Unfurnished | 1BR,1BA | $3.37 |
| Polaris Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.67 |
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| Palm Court Apartments | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $4.00 |
| Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| 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 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 $2,318.
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 $2,995.
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 11 regular apartments in Mayfair that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
Expert Rental Resources
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