Cheap Apartments for Rent in the McKinley Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,300 (22 Rentals)

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McKinley, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available McKinley Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the McKinley area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Pensione Esperanza priced from $1,319. The Kelsey Ayer Station has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,566. Here are the most affordable McKinley apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pensione EsperanzaStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,319
The Kelsey Ayer Station50% AMI StudioStudio,1BA$1,566
Vintage Tower1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,566
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,759
Almaden1x1A1BR,1BA$1,817

Best Value Apartments for Rent in McKinley, CA

As of October 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the McKinley area is the $3.04 price per square foot Regent Model at The Esplanade in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,549. The second greatest value McKinley apartment is the MODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY Model at Stonebridge Apartments starting at $2,590 with a $2.16 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for McKinley apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The EsplanadeRegent3BR,3BA$3.04
Stonebridge ApartmentsMODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY2BR,2BA$2.16
Sedona Apartments2bed 1bath2BR,1BA$2.44
428 S 11th St2 bedroom2BR,1BA$2.88
Neo on First1 BR 1 BA - Unfurnished1BR,1BA$3.37
Westwood Properties55 S 6th1BR,1BA$2.88
1776 ApartmentsMadison1BR,1BA$3.38
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.64
Almaden1x1A1BR,1BA$2.88
Vintage Tower1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.56

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mckinley, San Jose, CA

Ranked #58

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the McKinley Neighborhood in San Jose, CA

Walk Score®

68 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

77 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

46 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap McKinley Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in McKinley?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in McKinley is under $2,300.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in McKinley?

The cheapest apartment in McKinley is Vintage Tower which is listed at $1,566, while the average apartment in McKinley costs $4,549.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in McKinley?

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 36 regular apartments in McKinley 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 McKinley?

Cheap apartments in McKinley have an average cost of $1,272 which is $3,277 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in McKinley.

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