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

5678 Via Monte Dr

1641 Merrill

1588 Blossom Hill

1175 Mesa Dr

5683 Tucson Dr

5714 Via Monte Dr

5718 Tucson Dr
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5860 El Zuparko Dr

5710 Tucson Dr

5747 Almaden Rd

1651-1653 Merriton Ct

5730 ABCD Tucson Dr

5851 El Zuparko Dr

5895 El Dori Dr

5653 Via Monte Dr

5743 Via Monte Dr

5724 Tucson Dr
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5621 Hoffman Ct

5835 El Zuparko Dr

5718 Via Monte Dr

5876-5878 Dori Dr

5693 Almaden Expy

5734 Tucson Dr

5654 Hoffman Ct

5650 Hoffman Ct

6551-6553 Crown Blvd

1150 Mesa Dr
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5440 Dellwood Way

1369 Standwood Dr

5720 Tucson Dr

5521 Harlow Way

1643 Merrill Dr

5755 Via Monte Dr

5749 Almaden Expwy.

5682 Hoffman Ct

5721 Almaden Rd

5661 Hoffman Ct
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5679 Hoffman Ct

5752 Via Monte

1141 Carlsbad Dr

5710 Via Monte Dr

5719 Via Monte Dr

5859 El Zuparko Dr

1132 Carlsbad Dr

5535 Harlow Way

5867 El Zuparko Dr

5727 Via Monte Dr
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montego Studio Apartments | $1,795 | $1,795 | $1,795 |
| Montego 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,989 | $2,308 | $3,321 |
| Montego 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,258 | $2,550 | $4,167 |
| Montego 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,963 | $3,395 | $4,830 |
| Montego 4 Bedroom Apartments | $12,800 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 66 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Montego Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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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 $2,583. Del Coronado Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,788. Here are the most affordable Montego apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Green Apartments | 1x1M | 1BR,1BA | $2,583 |
| Del Coronado Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2,788 |
| Almaden Lake Village | A1A | 1BR,1BA | $2,891 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Montego, CA
As of May 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Montego area is the $2.73 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Del Coronado Apartments in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $2,788. The second greatest value Montego apartment is the 5744 Via Monte Dr Model at 5744 Via Monte Dr, Unit 5744 Via Monte Dr. Unit C starting at $2,550 with a $3.19 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Del Coronado Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.73 |
| 5744 Via Monte Dr, Unit 5744 Via Monte Dr. Unit C | 5744 Via Monte Dr | 2BR,1BA | $3.19 |
| Village Green Apartments | 1x1M | 1BR,1BA | $4.06 |
| Almaden Lake Village | One Bedroom A1C | 1BR,1BA | $5.23 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Montego Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Montego Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Montego Apartment is $2,583 at Village Green Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Montego Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Montego is starting from $2,788 at Del Coronado Apartments.
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