
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mountain Spring Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,052 (42 Rentals)
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Almaden

Orchard Glen

427 Mignot Ln

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The Woods Apartments

Almaden

2496 Almaden Rd
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One Pearl Place

Almaden Terrace

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551 Lewis Rd

Latitude 37
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303 Tradewinds Dr, Unit 8

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Bella Villagio

262 Azevedo Cir

2202B Almaden Rd, Unit Curtner Village

Oaks at Almaden Senior Apartments

2221 Golden Crest Commons

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Orvieto Family A

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Ohlone Chynoweth Commons

Corde Terra Senior

Park Branham

2069 Radio Ave
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2445 Rinconada Dr

Rancho Verde Apartments

560 - 2870 Almaden Expwy

Orvieto Family B

Summer Breeze Apartments

44-0108

Monterey Family Village

Sofi Waterford Park
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Alterra

3152 Heather Ridge Dr
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 | $2,372 | $2,079 | $2,696 |
| Mountain Spring 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,843 | $1,594 | $4,040 |
| Mountain Spring 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,355 | $2,300 | $4,554 |
| Mountain Spring 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,945 | $2,921 | $4,800 |
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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. Almaden has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,854. 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 |
| Almaden | 1x1A | 1BR, 1BA | $1,854 |
| 560 - 2870 Almaden Expwy | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $2,150 |
| The Woods Apartments | Sycamore | Studio, 1BA | $2,275 |
| Orchard Glen | 1 BR, 1 BA - Junior - 60% | 1BR, 1BA | $2,279 |
| Almaden | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $2,289 |
| Terra House Apartments | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $2,498 |
| Cherrywood Apartments | The Sycamore | Studio, 1BA | $2,565 |
| Villa Monterey Apartments | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR, 2BA | $2,695 |
| Almaden Terrace | 2 BR, 1.5 BA | 2BR, 1BA | $2,750 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mountain Spring, CA
As of September 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mountain Spring area is the $2.97 price per square foot Plan 3 Model at Scotia Apartments in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,400. The second greatest value Mountain Spring apartment is the Bella Sole Model at Bella Villagio in the South San Jose neighborhood starting at $3,267 with a $3.12 price per square foot. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotia Apartments | Plan 3 | 2BR, 2BA | $2.97 |
| Bella Villagio | Bella Sole | 2BR, 2BA | $3.12 |
| Almaden Terrace | 3 BR, 2 BA | 3BR, 2BA | $3.60 |
| Rosewalk Apartment Homes | Residence 1 Luxury | 1BR, 1BA | $3.44 |
| Avalon Willow Glen | 808 | 1BR, 1BA | $3.88 |
| Villa Monterey Apartments | 3 Beds, 2 baths | 3BR, 2BA | $4.21 |
| Latitude 37 | 1x1F-777-p2 | 1BR, 1BA | $3.67 |
| Alterra | Two Bedroom, One Bath | 2BR, 1BA | $4.13 |
| Almaden | 1x1A | 1BR, 1BA | $2.94 |
| The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ Only | Building A | 1BR, 1BA | $2.66 |
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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 $2,750.
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 $3,209.
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 26 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 $607 which is $2,602 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mountain Spring.
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