Cheap Homes for Rent in Monterey Corridor Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $2,700 (3 Rentals)

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property at 1435 Alma Loop

$2,750

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$2,750

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$2,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 1

1435 Alma Loop, Unit 1435 Alma Loop

1435 Alma Loop
San JoseCA95125

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property at 1132 Palm St

$3,050

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$3,050

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$3,050

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

1132 Palm St, Unit Palm Street Duplex

1132 Palm St
San JoseCA95110

Monterey Corridor, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Monterey Corridor, CA

As of May 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Monterey Corridor area is the $3.02 price per square foot Plan 3 Model at Scotia Apartments in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,381. The second greatest value Monterey Corridor apartment is the B7 Model at The Ryden starting at $4,236 with a $4.01 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$3.02
The RydenB72BR,2BA$4.01
Neo on First1 BR 1 BA - Unfurnished1BR,1BA$3.37
The PiercePlan F1BR,1BA$4.48
AlterraTwo Bedroom, One Bath2BR,1BA$3.59
The TaftC2BR,1BA$4.61
Almaden1x1A1BR,1BA$2.87
The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ OnlyBuilding A1BR,1BA$2.66
Summercrest Villas1x11BR,1BA$3.30
The Fay1BR-B1BR,1BA$7.13

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Monterey Corridor, San Jose, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Monterey Corridor

What type of rentals are currently available in Monterey Corridor?

There are currently 211 Apartments for Rent in Monterey Corridor, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,594 to $6,487. There are also 7 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Monterey Corridor ranging from $2,750 to $3,599.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Monterey Corridor?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Monterey Corridor ranges from $2,750 to $3,599 with an average monthly rent of $3,195.

Expert Rental Resources

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.

Helpful Local Expert Guides

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

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