Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Monticello Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $500 (68 Rentals)

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$2,150

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

Available Jul 25

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1935 Kinross Way
San JoseCA95122

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Avana San Jose
$2,863 - $4,567
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Avana San Jose

995 Tully RdSan Jose, CA 95122
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The Ryden
$3,206 - $5,053
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The Ryden

138 Balbach StSan Jose, CA 95110
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Museum Park
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$3,293 - $5,669
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Museum Park

465 W San Carlos StSan Jose, CA 95110
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Paseo Senter
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Paseo Senter

1900 Senter RdSan Jose, CA 95112
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Delmas Park
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Delmas Park

350 Barack Obama BlvdSan Jose, CA 95126
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Pensione Esperanza
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pensione Esperanza

598 Columbia AveSan Jose, CA 95126
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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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Almaden House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Almaden House

2415 Rinconada DrSan Jose, CA 95125
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603 S 1st St
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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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Orvieto Family A
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Orvieto Family A

80 Montecito Vista DrSan Jose, CA 95111
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357 Willow St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

357 Willow St

357 Willow StSan Jose, CA 95110

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Corde Terra Senior
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Corde Terra Senior

2600 Corde Terra CirSan Jose, CA 95111
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Koi Creek
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Koi Creek

1150 Pedro StSan Jose, CA 95126
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2069 Radio Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2069 Radio Ave

2069 Radio AveSan Jose, CA 95125
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2445 Rinconada Dr
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2445 Rinconada Dr

2445 Rinconada DrSan Jose, CA 95125
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43 Lester Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

43 Lester Ave

43 Lester AveSan Jose, CA 95125
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134 Graham
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

134 Graham

134 Graham AveSan Jose, CA 95110
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142 and 150 Graham
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

142 and 150 Graham

142 Graham AveSan Jose, CA 95110
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Willow Pointe
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Willow Pointe

1010 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Monticello, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Monticello Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Monticello 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 $1,812. Here are the most affordable Monticello apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ OnlyBuilding A1BR,1BA$1,594
Almaden1x1A1BR,1BA$1,812
Glen Eyrie ApartmentsGlen Eyrie StudioStudio,1BA$1,870
AlmadenStudioStudio,1BA$1,899
702 Vine St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2,300
The Woods ApartmentsSycamoreStudio,1BA$2,335
Stonebridge ApartmentsMODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY2BR,2BA$2,590
Sedona Apartments2bed 1bath2BR,1BA$2,635
Market Gateway ApartmentsMatisse1BR,1BA$2,700
AlterraTwo Bedroom, One Bath2BR,1BA$2,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Monticello, CA

As of July 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Monticello area is the $3.19 price per square foot Bella Terra Model at Bella Villagio in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,209. The second greatest value Monticello apartment is the B6 Model at 808 West Apartments starting at $4,188 with a $3.27 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bella VillagioBella Terra3BR,3BA$3.19
808 West ApartmentsB62BR,2BA$3.27
Stonebridge ApartmentsMODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY2BR,2BA$2.16
Sedona Apartments2bed 1bath2BR,1BA$2.44
Latitude 372x2F-1065-p12BR,2BA$3.29
Rosewalk Apartment HomesResidence 1 Luxury1BR,1BA$3.66
702 Vine St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2.95
AlterraTwo Bedroom, One Bath2BR,1BA$3.67
Almaden1x1A1BR,1BA$2.87
The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ OnlyBuilding A1BR,1BA$2.66

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Our team of engineers and researchers compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across California including Monticello, San Jose, and the greater San Jose area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 $2,750.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Monticello?

The cheapest apartment in Monticello is The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ Only which is listed at $1,594, while the average apartment in Monticello costs $4,500.

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 13 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 $564 which is $3,936 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Monticello.

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