Cheap Apartments for Rent in the McKinley Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $900 (10 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 2 Beds unit found at 27 North - Student Housing Apartments priced from $995. Vela Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,437. Here are the most affordable McKinley apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
27 North - Student Housing Apartments2B Shared Attached - Fall 2026 (Other)2BR,2BA$995
Vela ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,437
The FranciscanRoom 8Studio,1BA$1,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in McKinley, CA

As of May 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the McKinley area is the $2.16 price per square foot MODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY Model at Stonebridge Apartments in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $2,590. The second greatest value McKinley apartment is the Plan 3 Model at Scotia Apartments starting at $3,381 with a $3.03 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.
Stonebridge ApartmentsMODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY2BR,2BA$2.16
Scotia ApartmentsPlan 32BR,2BA$3.03
Sedona Apartments2bed 1bath2BR,1BA$2.44
Westwood Properties55 S 6th1BR,1BA$2.58
27 North - Student Housing Apartments2D Private Attached - Spring 2026 (Other)2BR,2BA$2.19
Villa TorinoThe Roma BMR1BR,1BA$3.27
Metropolitan Court Apartments1 st Floor 1Bed 1Bath1BR,1BA$3.14
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.55
The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ OnlyBuilding A1BR,1BA$2.66
Summercrest Villas1x11BR,1BA$3.13

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Mckinley, San Jose, CA

Ranked #55

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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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 $2,124.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in McKinley?

The cheapest apartment in McKinley is The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ Only which is listed at $1,594, while the average apartment in McKinley costs $3,949.

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 27 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 $933 which is $3,016 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in McKinley.

Expert Rental Resources

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