Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Montclair Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,600 (26 Rentals)

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581 Avalani Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

581 Avalani Ave

581 Avalani AveSan Jose, CA 95133
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587 Avalani Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

587 Avalani Ave

587 Avalani AveSan Jose, CA 95133
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1855 Luby Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

1855 Luby Dr

1855 Luby DrSan Jose, CA 95133
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551 Avalani Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

551 Avalani Ave

551 Avalani AveSan Jose, CA 95133
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East View
Studio Apartments

East View

925 N Bayshore RdSan Jose, CA 95112

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1858 Luby Dr
Studio Apartments

1858 Luby Dr

1858 Luby DrSan Jose, CA 95133
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Bayshore Estates
2 Bedroom Apartments

Bayshore Estates

855 N Bayshore Rd WSan Jose, CA 95112
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The Villa Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Villa Apartments

710 N 23rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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El Rancho Verde
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

El Rancho Verde

303-345 Checkers DrSan Jose, CA 95133

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Betty Ann Gardens
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Betty Ann Gardens

941-949 Lundy AveSan Jose, CA 95133
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Creekview Inn
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Creekview Inn

965-967 Lundy AveSan Jose, CA 95133
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Ann Darling Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ann Darling Apartments

1585 Marburg WaySan Jose, CA 95133
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590-594 N King Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

590-594 N King Rd

590-594 N King RdSan Jose, CA 95133
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Cheapest Available Montclair Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Montclair area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments priced from $1,759. Bayshore Estates has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,600. Here are the most affordable Montclair apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,759
Bayshore Estates2x12BR,1BA$2,600
Sofi Berryessa1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$2,650
LINQA6BCD1BR,1BA$2,688
Amberwood Apartments1 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$2,700
ReNew Twenty50Madeline1BR,1BA$2,895
Palm Court Apartments3X13BR,1BA$3,199

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Montclair, CA

As of January 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Montclair area is the $2.64 price per square foot 3X1 Model at Palm Court Apartments in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,199. The second greatest value Montclair apartment is the A6BCD Model at LINQ starting at $2,688 with a $3.61 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Montclair apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Palm Court Apartments3X13BR,1BA$2.64
LINQA6BCD1BR,1BA$3.61
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.64
Sofi Berryessa1 Bedroom B1BR,1BA$4.44
Amberwood Apartments1 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$4.14
Bayshore Estates2x12BR,1BA$4.00
ReNew Twenty50Madeline1BR,1BA$4.53

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Montclair Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Montclair?

The cheapest apartment in Montclair is Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments which is listed at $1,759, while the average apartment in Montclair costs $9,440.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Montclair?

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 2 regular apartments in Montclair that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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