Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Millic Phelps Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $800 (42 Rentals)

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Miranda Village
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Miranda Village

2094 Forest AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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Turnleaf Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Turnleaf Apartments

3201 Loma Verde DrSan Jose, CA 95117
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1137 Roewill Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

1137 Roewill Dr

1137 Roewill DrSan Jose, CA 95117

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Ranchero Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ranchero Apartments

1054-1060 Ranchero WaySan Jose, CA 95117
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162-164 Topeka Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

162-164 Topeka Ave

162-164 Topeka AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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3137 Cadillac Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3137 Cadillac Dr

3137 Cadillac DrSan Jose, CA 95117
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Atherton Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Atherton Terrace

4809 Atherton AveSan Jose, CA 95130
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3200 Cadillac Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

3200 Cadillac Dr

3200 Cadillac DrSan Jose, CA 95117

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Driftwood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Driftwood Apartments

1390 Castlemont AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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West Glen
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

West Glen

2265 S Bascom AveCampbell, CA 95008
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2392 Sutter Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2392 Sutter Ave

2392 Sutter AveSanta Clara, CA 95050
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Millic Phelps, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Millic Phelps Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Millic Phelps area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at 88 Saratoga Avenue Apartments priced from $1,004. Joseph Manor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,895. Here are the most affordable Millic Phelps apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
88 Saratoga Avenue ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,004
Joseph ManorStudioStudio,1BA$1,895
Rosa Crest StudioStudioStudio,1BA$1,895
Regency & LexingtonRegency - a501BR,1BA$1,923
David Avenuea501BR,1BA$1,995
North Colonial House1B/1BA - Medium1BR,1BA$2,000
Coffeetree ApartmentsRemodel StudioStudio,1BA$2,000
Palms at the PruneyardS1-RStudio,1BA$2,011
The CommonsThe CornellStudio,1BA$2,019
The Terrace ApartmentsJr 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,045

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Millic Phelps, CA

As of October 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Millic Phelps area is the $3.19 price per square foot Townhouse Model at Stevens Creek Villas in the in the Rancho Rinconada neighborhood starting from $4,300. The second greatest value Millic Phelps apartment is the 4162 Hamilton Ave Model at 4162 Hamilton Ave, Unit 3 starting at $2,999 with a $2.73 price per square foot in the Fruitvale neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Millic Phelps apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Stevens Creek VillasTownhouse2BR,2.5BA$3.19
4162 Hamilton Ave, Unit 34162 Hamilton Ave2BR,1BA$2.73
Colonial House ApartmentsRemodeled 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.90
Redwood Apartments2 Bed2BR,1BA$3.03
Sycamore Park2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$3.21
Colonial Way Apartments1 Bedroom Large1BR,1BA$2.76
West Park ApartmentsThe Southern1BR,1BA$3.09
Ranchero PalmsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.14
North Colonial House1B/1BA - Medium1BR,1BA$2.86
88 Saratoga Avenue ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.38

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Millic Phelps, San Jose, CA

Ranked #37

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States and customized analysis for San Jose, California. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Millic Phelps Neighborhood in San Jose, CA

Walk Score®

38 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

71 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

37 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Millic Phelps Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Millic Phelps?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Millic Phelps is under $2,045.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Millic Phelps?

The cheapest apartment in Millic Phelps is 88 Saratoga Avenue Apartments which is listed at $1,071, while the average apartment in Millic Phelps costs $6,574.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Millic Phelps?

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 25 regular apartments in Millic Phelps 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 Millic Phelps?

Cheap apartments in Millic Phelps have an average cost of $235 which is $6,339 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Millic Phelps.

Expert Rental Resources

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A Local Expert's Guide to the Top 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods for Renters in San Jose

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

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