Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Monterey Corridor Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $600 (13 Rentals)

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Willow Pointe
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Willow Pointe

1010 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Paseo Senter
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Paseo Senter

1900 Senter RdSan Jose, CA 95112
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215 Oak St
1 Bedroom Apartments

215 Oak St

215 Oak StSan Jose, CA 95110
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Bella Castello
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bella Castello

570 Keyes StSan Jose, CA 95112
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603 S 1st St
Studio Apartments

603 S 1st St

603 S 1st StSan Jose, CA 95113
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Tamien Station
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Tamien Station

1197 Lick AveSan Jose, CA 95110
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357 Willow Street
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

357 Willow Street

357 Willow StSan Jose, CA 95110

Monterey Corridor, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Monterey Corridor Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Monterey Corridor area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Tamien Station priced from $1,699. Almaden has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,817. Here are the most affordable Monterey Corridor apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Tamien StationThe TuleStudio,1BA$1,699
Almaden1x1A1BR,1BA$1,817
Almaden 1930StudioStudio,1BA$1,895
The Fay San JoseStudio B (faSTBM)Studio,1BA$2,547
1776 ApartmentsMadison1BR,1BA$2,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Monterey Corridor, CA

As of October 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Monterey Corridor area is the $3.06 price per square foot Plan 3 Model at Scotia Apartments in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,478. The second greatest value Monterey Corridor apartment is the 1 BR 1 BA - Unfurnished Model at Neo on First starting at $2,695 with a $3.37 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Monterey Corridor apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Scotia ApartmentsPlan 32BR,2BA$3.06
Neo on First1 BR 1 BA - Unfurnished1BR,1BA$3.37
1776 ApartmentsMadison1BR,1BA$3.38
AlterraTwo Bedroom, One Bath2BR,1BA$3.59
The RydenA11BR,1BA$4.28
Almaden1x1A1BR,1BA$2.88
The TaftB1BR,1BA$5.11
SPARQStudio A2Studio ,1BA$5.14
Tamien StationThe TuleStudio ,1BA$3.93
Almaden 1930StudioStudio ,1BA$4.39

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

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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 $2,872.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Monterey Corridor?

The cheapest apartment in Monterey Corridor is Almaden which is listed at $1,817, while the average apartment in Monterey Corridor costs $3,723.

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

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

Written by: Shannon Hilson

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.