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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 1040-1058 N. 4th St, San Jose priced from $1,950. Waterford Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,559. Here are the most affordable McKay apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1040-1058 N. 4th St, San JoseStudioStudio,1BA$1,950
Waterford PlaceThe Carlton1BR,1BA$2,559
EpicHeroicStudio,1BA$2,567

Best Value Apartments for Rent in McKay, CA

As of September 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the McKay area is the $3.80 price per square foot B1 Model at Lantana at Milpitas Station in the in the Battaglia neighborhood starting from $3,850. The second greatest value McKay apartment is the Plan A1 Loft Model at Graham at The Fields starting at $4,015 with a $4.11 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.
Lantana at Milpitas StationB12BR,2BA$3.80
Graham at The FieldsPlan A1 Loft1BR,1BA$4.11
Woodland MeadowAspen1BR,1BA$3.44
ReNew BerryessaBerryessa2BR,1BA$3.96
ApexA21BR,1BA$4.08
Willow LakeMaple1BR,1BA$3.54
Waterford PlaceThe Carlton1BR,1BA$3.50
The EdgeA21BR,1BA$3.97
Palm Court Apartments2X12BR,1BA$4.00
The Crossing at MontagueTrinity1BR,1BA$4.08

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Mckay, San Jose, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about McKay

What type of rentals are currently available in McKay?

There are currently 122 Apartments for Rent in McKay, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,420 to $8,125. There are also 43 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in McKay ranging from $1,180 to $6,160.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in McKay?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in McKay ranges from $1,180 to $6,160 with an average monthly rent of $3,421.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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