Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mayfair Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $600 (27 Rentals)

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Willow Pointe
1 Bedroom Apartments

Willow Pointe

1010 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Pollard Plaza Apartment
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Pollard Plaza Apartment

1150 Mclaughlin AveSan Jose, CA 95122
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650 S 8th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

650 S 8th St

650 S 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Arbor Terraces
1 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor Terraces

2768 McKee RdSan Jose, CA 95127
Senior Living
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Clayburn Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clayburn Apartments

67 N Jackson AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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Delano Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Delano Apartments

272-280 La Pala DrSan Jose, CA 95127
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Alum Rock Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Alum Rock Apartments

1528-1530 Alum Rock AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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Reed Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Reed Apartments

283 E Reed StSan Jose, CA 95112
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McKee Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

McKee Apartments

1735-1745 Mckee RdSan Jose, CA 95116
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670-686 S. 8th
1 Bedroom Apartments

670-686 S. 8th

670-686 S 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vela ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,566
Virginia Street StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$1,708
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,759
Westwood Properties59 S 5th St.Studio,1BA$1,800
Villa Fairlane1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,995
ReNew Twenty50Madeline1BR,1BA$2,565
Stonebridge ApartmentsMODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY2BR,2BA$2,590
Amberwood Apartments1 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$2,610
Villa de Guadalupe1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,622
Sedona Apartments2bed 1bath2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Stonebridge ApartmentsMODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY2BR,2BA$2.16
Sedona Apartments2bed 1bath2BR,1BA$2.44
Foxdale2x12BR,1BA$2.63
Foundry CommonsC2.1 (2x2)2BR,2BA$3.34
Villa de Guadalupe1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.62
Aviara2-Bedroom2BR,2BA$3.59
Peppertree Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$3.32
Sparta505 - Student HousingPlan F2BR,2BA$2.79
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.64
Valley West ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,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

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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