
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mountain Spring Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,000 (42 Rentals)
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The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ Only

Orchard Glen

Summercrest Villas

The Woods Apartments

1776 Apartments

Almaden

Almaden
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Bella Villagio

551 Lewis Rd

Avalon Willow Glen

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3130 Rubino Dr, Unit SI FL2-ID1091
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One Pearl Place

Latitude 37

3110 Rubino Dr, Unit SI FL3-ID886

Scotia Apartments

Oaks at Almaden Senior Apartments

Almaden House

Royal Garden Apartments

Orvieto Family A
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Villa Monterey Apartments

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Ohlone Chynoweth Commons

Corde Terra Senior

Park Branham

2069 Radio Ave

2445 Rinconada Dr

Rancho Verde Apartments
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Orvieto Family B

Summer Breeze Apartments

Sofi Waterford Park

Alterra

Monterey Family Village

3162 Regency Ave

3145 Shofner Pl

699 Balfour Dr
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Mountain Spring, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mountain Spring?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Spring Studio Apartments | $2,248 | $1,699 | $3,646 |
| Mountain Spring 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,617 | $1,594 | $3,680 |
| Mountain Spring 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,446 | $2,537 | $9,714 |
| Mountain Spring 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,741 | $3,275 | $4,107 |
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Cheapest Available Mountain Spring Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mountain Spring area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ Only priced from $1,594. Orchard Glen has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,699. Here are the most affordable Mountain Spring 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 |
| Orchard Glen | Studio - 60% | Studio,1BA | $1,699 |
| Summercrest Villas | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
| The Woods Apartments | Sycamore | Studio,1BA | $2,095 |
| Almaden | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $2,124 |
| Almaden | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,172 |
| Cherrywood Apartments | The Sycamore | Studio,1BA | $2,265 |
| Terra House Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,385 |
| Sofi Waterford Park | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $2,636 |
| Alterra | Two Bedroom, One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2,695 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mountain Spring, CA
As of May 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mountain Spring area is the $2.94 price per square foot 2x2L-1122-p1 Model at Latitude 37 in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,300. The second greatest value Mountain Spring apartment is the Plan 3 Model at Scotia Apartments starting at $3,381 with a $3.03 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mountain Spring apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latitude 37 | 2x2L-1122-p1 | 2BR,2BA | $2.94 |
| Scotia Apartments | Plan 3 | 2BR,2BA | $3.03 |
| Almaden Terrace Apartment Homes | D-3X2 | 3BR,2BA | $3.52 |
| Avalon Willow Glen | 808 | 1BR,1BA | $3.74 |
| Bella Villagio | Bella Fiore | 1BR,1BA | $3.61 |
| Alterra | Two Bedroom, One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.59 |
| Sofi Waterford Park | Willow | 1BR,1BA | $3.74 |
| Almaden | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $3.37 |
| The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ Only | Building A | 1BR,1BA | $2.66 |
| Summercrest Villas | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.13 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mountain Spring Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Mountain Spring?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mountain Spring is under $2,695.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mountain Spring?
The cheapest apartment in Mountain Spring is The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ Only which is listed at $1,594, while the average apartment in Mountain Spring costs $3,595.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mountain Spring?
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 28 regular apartments in Mountain Spring 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 Mountain Spring?
Cheap apartments in Mountain Spring have an average cost of $623 which is $2,972 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mountain Spring.
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