
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Monterey Corridor Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $503 (26 Rentals)
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The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ Only

Almaden

Total Monthly Price
327 Willow St

73 W Reed St

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Almaden

143 W Reed St

Market Gateway Apartments

1060 S 3rd St, Unit 3xx

Paseo Senter

215 Oak St
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122 Graham Avenue Apartments

603 S 1st St

Tamien Station

150 Graham Avenue Apartments

357 Willow St
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Ashworth Apartments

134 Graham

142 and 150 Graham

516 Martha St

Willow Pointe

702 Vine St
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56-0001

620 S Third St.
Monterey Corridor, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Monterey Corridor?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monterey Corridor Studio Apartments | $2,476 | $2,270 | $2,860 |
| Monterey Corridor 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,762 | $1,594 | $6,750 |
| Monterey Corridor 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,699 | $2,676 | $8,500 |
| Monterey Corridor 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,312 | $2,921 | $5,053 |
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Cheapest Available Monterey Corridor Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Monterey Corridor area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ Only priced from $1,594. Almaden has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,854. Here are the most affordable Monterey Corridor apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ Only | Building A | 1BR, 1BA | $1,594 |
| Almaden | 1x1A | 1BR, 1BA | $1,854 |
| 327 Willow St | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR, 1BA | $1,875 |
| Almaden | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $2,289 |
| 56-0001 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $2,300 |
| 143 W Reed St | FULLY LEASED | 1BR, 1BA | $2,495 |
| SPARQ | Studio A1 | Studio, 1BA | $2,710 |
| The Taft | A | Studio, 1BA | $2,919 |
| Alterra | Two Bedroom, One Bath | 2BR, 1BA | $3,095 |
| Market Gateway Apartments | Picasso | 2BR, 2BA | $3,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Monterey Corridor, CA
As of September 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Monterey Corridor area is the $4.11 price per square foot C2A Model at The Ryden in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,962. The second greatest value Monterey Corridor apartment is the Plan 3 Model at Scotia Apartments in the South San Jose neighborhood starting at $3,400 with a $2.97 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Monterey Corridor apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ryden | C2A | 3BR, 2BA | $4.11 |
| Scotia Apartments | Plan 3 | 2BR, 2BA | $2.97 |
| Market Gateway Apartments | Picasso | 2BR, 2BA | $3.38 |
| Alterra | Two Bedroom, One Bath | 2BR, 1BA | $4.13 |
| 143 W Reed St | FULLY LEASED | 1BR, 1BA | $3.84 |
| 327 Willow St | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR, 1BA | $2.95 |
| Almaden | 1x1A | 1BR, 1BA | $2.94 |
| The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ Only | Building A | 1BR, 1BA | $2.66 |
| 56-0001 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $4.00 |
| Almaden | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $5.30 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMonterey Corridor, San Jose, CA
Ranked #220
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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3.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Monterey Corridor Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Monterey Corridor?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Monterey Corridor is under $3,100.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Monterey Corridor?
The cheapest apartment in Monterey Corridor is The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ Only which is listed at $1,594, while the average apartment in Monterey Corridor costs $2,880.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Monterey Corridor?
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 12 regular apartments in Monterey Corridor that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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