
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Montego Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,700 (66 Rentals)
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Montego, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Montego?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Montego Studio Apartments | $1,795 | $1,795 | $1,795 |
Montego 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,532 | $1,995 | $2,815 |
Montego 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,000 | $2,600 | $3,353 |
Montego 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,922 | $2,825 | $4,995 |
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Cheapest Available Montego Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Montego area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Village Green Apartments priced from $2,415. Almaden Lake Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,609. Here are the most affordable Montego apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Village Green Apartments | 1x1M | 1BR,1BA | $2,415 |
Almaden Lake Village | A1B | 1BR,1BA | $2,609 |
Mesa Terrace | 4th Floor | 3BR,2BA | $2,825 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Montego, CA
As of October 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Montego area is the $2.33 price per square foot 4th Floor Model at Mesa Terrace in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $2,825. The second greatest value Montego apartment is the A1B Model at Almaden Lake Village starting at $2,599 with a $3.87 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Montego apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Mesa Terrace | 4th Floor | 3BR,2BA | $2.33 |
Almaden Lake Village | A1B | 1BR,1BA | $3.87 |
Village Green Apartments | 1x1M | 1BR,1BA | $3.80 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMontego, San Jose, CA
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Montego Apartments
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Montego?
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 1 regular apartments in Montego 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 Montego?
Cheap apartments in Montego have an average cost of $565 which is $3,270 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Montego.
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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Written by: Trey Huguley
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