Cheap Apartments for Rent in the McKay Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,400 (31 Rentals)

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$2,526 - $4,223
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LINQ

1700 Newbury Park DrSan Jose, CA 95133
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McKee Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

McKee Apartments

1735-1745 Mckee RdSan Jose, CA 95116
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Bayshore Estates
2 Bedroom Apartments

Bayshore Estates

855 N Bayshore Rd WSan Jose, CA 95112

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Waterford Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Waterford Place

1700 N 1st StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Sofi Berryessa
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sofi Berryessa

750 N King RdSan Jose, CA 95133
property at 1609 Lee Way

$2,000

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jun 1

1609 Lee Way

MilpitasCA95035

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Ivy Park at Milpitas
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ivy Park at Milpitas

80 Cedar WayMilpitas, CA 95035
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McKay, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available McKay Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the McKay area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 308 Sango priced from $1,982. LINQ has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,526. Here are the most affordable McKay apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
308 Sango1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,982
LINQS1 Income ProtectedStudio,1BA$2,526
ApexPlan SBStudio,1BA$2,639
EpicHeroicStudio,1BA$2,657
eaves San JoseA21BR,1BA$2,673
The HarloweS1Studio,1BA$2,695
Palm Court Apartments2X12BR,1BA$2,699
Waterford PlaceThe Carlton1BR,1BA$2,727
ReNew BerryessaSierra1BR,1BA$2,729
Century TowersPlan 1C1BR,1BA$2,819

Best Value Apartments for Rent in McKay, CA

As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the McKay area is the $3.57 price per square foot 3 bed/2 bath Model at Amberwood Apartments in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,100. The second greatest value McKay apartment is the Plan B1 Model at Gideon starting at $3,925 with a $3.94 price per square foot in the North San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for McKay apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Amberwood Apartments3 bed/2 bath3BR,2BA$3.57
GideonPlan B12BR,2BA$3.94
The EdgeB4-A12BR,2BA$4.14
Fountains at River OaksYosemite Falls1BR,1BA$3.71
Woodland MeadowAspen1BR,1BA$3.62
IlaraA51BR,1BA$3.97
Willow LakeMaple1BR,1BA$4.07
Waterford PlaceThe Carlton1BR,1BA$3.63
Palm Court Apartments2X12BR,1BA$4.00
308 Sango1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$3.17

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central San Jose. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap McKay Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in McKay?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in McKay is under $2,819.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in McKay?

The cheapest apartment in McKay is 308 Sango which is listed at $1,982, while the average apartment in McKay costs $4,514.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in McKay?

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 McKay 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 McKay?

Cheap apartments in McKay have an average cost of $303 which is $4,211 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in McKay.

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