
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the McKay Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,400 (13 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the McKay area of San Jose.


925 N Bayshore Rd W

1798 Morrill Ave

eaves San Jose

Palm Court Apartments

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McKay, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in McKay?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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McKay Studio Apartments | $2,781 | $1,420 | $6,651 |
McKay 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,111 | $1,500 | $5,018 |
McKay 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,944 | $2,699 | $8,467 |
McKay 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,108 | $3,299 | $7,955 |
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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 Palm Court Apartments priced from $2,299. Waterford Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,479. Here are the most affordable McKay apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Palm Court Apartments | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,299 |
Waterford Place | The Carlton | 1BR,1BA | $2,479 |
Sofi Berryessa | 1 Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $2,533 |
LINQ | S2-A/B | Studio,1BA | $2,565 |
ReNew Berryessa | Sierra | 1BR,1BA | $2,580 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in McKay, CA
As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the McKay area is the $3.40 price per square foot B1 Model at Apex in the in the North San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,507. The second greatest value McKay apartment is the Aspen Model at Woodland Meadow starting at $2,732 with a $3.27 price per square foot in the Berryessa neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for McKay apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Apex | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $3.40 |
Woodland Meadow | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $3.27 |
Turing at The Fields | Plan A4 | 1BR,1BA | $3.96 |
Century Towers | B2 | 1BR,1BA | $3.76 |
Willow Lake | Maple | 1BR,1BA | $3.68 |
Waterford Place | The Carlton | 1BR,1BA | $3.39 |
Fountains at River Oaks | Angel Falls | 1BR,1BA | $3.83 |
The Crossing at Montague | Hamilton | 1BR,1BA | $3.70 |
ReNew Berryessa | Sierra | 1BR,1BA | $4.03 |
Sofi Berryessa | 1 Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $4.11 |
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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 eaves San Jose listed at $2,254.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom McKay Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom McKay Apartment is $2,299 at Palm Court 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.
What is the most affordable McKay Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap McKay Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Willow Lake and starts from $4,299.
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