Cheap Apartments for Rent in the McKay Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,695 (42 Rentals)

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$2,750 - $3,526

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Base Rent$2,750 - $3,526
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 16

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1700 Newbury Park DrSan Jose, CA 95133
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property at 2195 Klassen Wy
$3,380

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Base Rent$3,380
Total Monthly Price$3,380
3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Rentals
Available Mar 8, 2027
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2195 Klassen Wy

San JoseCA95131
property at 1895 N Capitol Ave
$3,380 - $3,610

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Base Rent$3,380
Total Monthly Price$3,380
Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals
Available Sep 17
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1895 N Capitol Ave

San JoseCA95132
property at 2073 Kiwi Walkway
$3,420

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Base Rent$3,420
Total Monthly Price$3,420
2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Rentals
Available Mar 1, 2027
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2073 Kiwi Walkway

San JoseCA95133

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property at 725 Modern Ice Dr
$3,790

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Base Rent$3,790
Total Monthly Price$3,790
3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Rentals
Available Feb 23, 2029
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725 Modern Ice Dr

San JoseCA95112
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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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308 Sango
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

308 Sango

308 Sango CtMilpitas, 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. Amberwood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,700. Here are the most affordable McKay apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Atrium GardenA1Studio,1BA$1,945
Amberwood Apartments1 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$2,700
Woodland MeadowAspen1BR,1BA$3,030
ReNew BerryessaSierra1BR,1BA$3,069
Sofi Berryessa1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$3,161
ApexPlan 1A1BR,1BA$3,189
Willow LakeMaple1BR,1BA$3,217
EpicChronicle1BR,1BA$3,297
Elan at River OaksPlan 1A1BR,1BA$3,451

Best Value Apartments for Rent in McKay, CA

As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the McKay area is the $3.39 price per square foot The Lismore Model at Waterford Place in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,429. The second greatest value McKay apartment is the Plan B2 Model at Gideon starting at $4,305 with a $3.84 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.
Waterford PlaceThe Lismore3BR,2BA$3.39
GideonPlan B22BR,2BA$3.84
Woodland MeadowCedar2BR,2BA$3.63
Fountains at River OaksVictoria Falls2BR,2BA$4.06
Century TowersPlan 1F1BR,1BA$4.31
Turing at The FieldsPlan A41BR,1BA$4.56
EpicOdyssey1BR,1BA$4.63
Willow LakeMaple1BR,1BA$4.39
ApexPlan 1A1BR,1BA$4.45
Amberwood Apartments1 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$4.14

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Mckay, San Jose, CA

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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 $3,339 at ReNew Berryessa.

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