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163 Gifford AveSan Jose, CA 95110
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Monticello Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $600 (20 Rentals)
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Pensione Esperanza
598 Columbia AveSan Jose, CA 95126
598 Columbia Ave
San JoseCA95126
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694 S Second St
694 S Second StSan Jose, CA 95112
951 S Third St
San JoseCA95112
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Willow Pointe
1010 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Delmas Park
350 Barack Obama BlvdSan Jose, CA 95126
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Paseo Senter
1900 Senter RdSan Jose, CA 95112
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215 Oak St
215 Oak StSan Jose, CA 95110
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Bella Castello
570 Keyes StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Almaden House
2415 Rinconada DrSan Jose, CA 95125
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122 Graham Avenue Apartments
122 Graham AveSan Jose, CA 95110
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Royal Garden Apartments
2890 Almaden ExpySan Jose, CA 95125
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603 S 1st St
603 S 1st StSan Jose, CA 95113
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Tamien Station
1197 Lick AveSan Jose, CA 95110
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150 Graham Avenue Apartments
150 Graham AveSan Jose, CA 95110
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Orvieto Family A
80 Montecito Vista DrSan Jose, CA 95111
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Villa Monterey Apartments
2898 Villa MontereySan Jose, CA 95111
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357 Willow Street
357 Willow StSan Jose, CA 95110
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Villa Almaden Apartments
2905 Old Almaden RdSan Jose, CA 95125
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Monticello, San Jose, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Monticello?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monticello Studio Apartments | $2,412 | $1,250 | $3,070 |
| Monticello 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,770 | $1,100 | $4,520 |
| Monticello 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,377 | $2,590 | $8,537 |
| Monticello 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,722 | $2,695 | $5,101 |
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Cheapest Available Monticello Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Monticello area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Pensione Esperanza priced from $1,250. 215 Oak St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here are the most affordable Monticello apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pensione Esperanza | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
| 215 Oak St | williams home | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| The Woods Apartments | Sycamore | Studio,1BA | $1,945 |
| Summercrest Villas | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,025 |
| Almaden | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $2,124 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Monticello, CA
As of March 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Monticello area is the $2.04 price per square foot 3 beds 1.5 bath Model at 327 Willow St in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $2,675. The second greatest value Monticello apartment is the MODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY Model at Stonebridge Apartments starting at $2,590 with a $2.16 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Monticello apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 327 Willow St | 3 beds 1.5 bath | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.04 |
| Stonebridge Apartments | MODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY | 2BR,2BA | $2.16 |
| Latitude 37 | 2x2F-1083-p1 | 2BR,2BA | $3.05 |
| Sedona Apartments | 2bed 1bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.44 |
| Rosewalk Apartment Homes | Residence 1 Luxury | 1BR,1BA | $3.39 |
| Neo on First | 1 BR 1 BA - Unfurnished | 1BR,1BA | $3.37 |
| Bella Villagio | Bella Fiore | 1BR,1BA | $3.43 |
| 2034 Johnston Ave, Unit 2034 Johnston Ave # 1 | 2034 Johnston Ave | 1BR,1BA | $3.06 |
| Almaden | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $3.37 |
| 215 Oak St | williams home | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
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Best Local Schools in Monticello, San Jose, CA
Hammer Montessori at Galarza Elementary
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Monticello Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Monticello?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Monticello is under $2,483.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Monticello?
The cheapest apartment in Monticello is 215 Oak St which is listed at $1,500, while the average apartment in Monticello costs $3,595.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Monticello?
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 11 regular apartments in Monticello 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 Monticello?
Cheap apartments in Monticello have an average cost of $295 which is $3,300 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Monticello.
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