Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Muir Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,000 (33 Rentals)

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property at 1574 Ballantree Way

$830

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1574 Ballantree Way, Unit 3, Unit 3

1574 Ballantree Way
San JoseCA95118

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$2,576 - $3,549
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1001 Blossom Hill RdSan Jose, CA 95123
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Avana Almaden
$2,718 - $3,554
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Avana Almaden

1070 Foxchase DrSan Jose, CA 95123
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property at 2911 La Terrace Cir

$2,950

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$2,950
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2911 La Terrace Cir, Unit 2911, Unit 2911

2911 La Terrace Cir
San JoseCA95123

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Oak Park Apartments
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Oak Park Apartments

5055 Dent AveSan Jose, CA 95118
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Park Branham
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Park Branham

1520 Branham LnSan Jose, CA 95118
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Holly Oaks Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Holly Oaks Apartments

5500 Camden AveSan Jose, CA 95124
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property at 5702 Tucson Dr

$2,700

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5702 Tucson Dr

San JoseCA95118
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Mesa Terrace
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mesa Terrace

1171 Mesa DrSan Jose, CA 95101

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Muir, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Muir Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Muir area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Village Green Apartments priced from $2,326. Cherrywood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,465. Here are the most affordable Muir apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Village Green Apartments1x1M1BR,1BA$2,326
Cherrywood ApartmentsThe SycamoreStudio,1BA$2,465
Bella VillagioBella Fiore1BR,1BA$2,727
Del Coronado Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2,788
Avalon Willow Glen7961BR,1BA$2,935
Sofi Waterford ParkWillow1BR,1BA$2,944
Avana Almaden2A2BR,2BA$3,014
Bell AlmadenA1A1BR,1BA$3,041
Almaden Lake VillageOne Bedroom A1C1BR,1BA$3,190

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Muir, CA

As of May 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Muir area is the $2.73 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Del Coronado Apartments in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $2,788. The second greatest value Muir apartment is the 2B Model at Avana Almaden starting at $3,339 with a $3.55 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Muir apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Del Coronado Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.73
Avana Almaden2B2BR,2BA$3.55
Avalon Willow Glen8081BR,1BA$3.82
Village Green ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.83
5744 Via Monte Dr, Unit 5744 Via Monte Dr. Unit C5744 Via Monte Dr2BR,1BA$3.19
Bell AlmadenA1A1BR,1BA$3.96
Bella VillagioBella Fiore1BR,1BA$3.58
Sofi Waterford ParkWillow1BR,1BA$4.09
Almaden Lake VillageOne Bedroom A1C1BR,1BA$5.10
Cherrywood ApartmentsThe SycamoreStudio ,1BA$5.71

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Muir Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Muir Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Muir Apartment is $2,326 at Village Green Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Muir Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Muir is starting from $2,788 at Del Coronado Apartments.

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