Cheap Apartments for Rent in the McKay Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,700 (38 Rentals)

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751 N 16th St, Unit Front
$2,700
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 31

751 N 16th St, Unit Front

751 N 16th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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LINQ
$2,907 - $4,188
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1700 Newbury Park DrSan Jose, CA 95133
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property at 2195 Klassen Wy

$3,330

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3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Rentals

Available Mar 8, 2027

2195 Klassen Wy

San JoseCA95131

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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

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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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Ilara
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ilara

1201 S Main StMilpitas, 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 Studio unit found at Atrium Garden priced from $1,945. Palm Court Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,699. Here are the most affordable McKay apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Atrium GardenA1Studio,1BA$1,945
Palm Court Apartments2X12BR,1BA$2,699
Amberwood Apartments1 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$2,700
Waterford PlaceThe Carlton1BR,1BA$2,727
ReNew BerryessaSierra1BR,1BA$3,099
Century TowersPlan 1B1BR,1BA$3,189
Elan at River OaksPlan 1A1BR,1BA$3,221
ApexPlan 1B1BR,1BA$3,279
Willow LakeMaple1BR,1BA$3,367
EpicOdyssey1BR,1BA$3,387

Best Value Apartments for Rent in McKay, CA

As of July 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the McKay area is the $3.35 price per square foot Cedar Model at Woodland Meadow in the in the Berryessa neighborhood starting from $3,746. The second greatest value McKay apartment is the Plan A2 Loft Model at Graham at The Fields starting at $4,620 with a $4.29 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.
Woodland MeadowCedar2BR,2BA$3.35
Graham at The FieldsPlan A2 Loft1BR,1BA$4.29
Fountains at River OaksVictoria Falls2BR,2BA$3.98
LINQB1-F2BR,2BA$3.73
The HarloweB12BR,2BA$4.36
Sofi Berryessa2 Bedroom A2BR,1.5BA$4.00
ApexPlan 1B1BR,1BA$4.34
Waterford PlaceThe Carlton1BR,1BA$3.73
Palm Court Apartments2X12BR,1BA$4.00
Amberwood Apartments1 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$4.14

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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in McKay?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in McKay is at Atrium Garden listed at $1,945.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom McKay Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom McKay Apartment is $2,700 at Amberwood Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom McKay Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in McKay is starting from $2,699 at Palm Court Apartments.

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