
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Muir Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,500 (11 Rentals)
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Muir, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Muir?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Muir Studio Apartments | $2,389 | $2,025 | $2,533 |
Muir 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,280 | $1,995 | $6,965 |
Muir 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,701 | $2,400 | $6,393 |
Muir 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,059 | $3,240 | $4,541 |
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Cheapest Available Muir Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Muir area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Cherrywood Apartments priced from $2,025. Village Green Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,640. Here are the most affordable Muir apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Cherrywood Apartments | The Sycamore | Studio,1BA | $2,025 |
Village Green Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,640 |
Bella Villagio | Bella Fiore | 1BR,1BA | $2,659 |
Avana Almaden | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $2,688 |
Rosewalk Apartment Homes | Residence 1 Luxury | 1BR,1BA | $2,866 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Muir, CA
As of July 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Muir area is the $3.15 price per square foot B2A Model at Almaden Lake Village in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,202. The second greatest value Muir apartment is the 1002 Model at Avalon Willow Glen starting at $3,485 with a $3.48 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Almaden Lake Village | B2A | 2BR,2BA | $3.15 |
Avalon Willow Glen | 1002 | 2BR,1BA | $3.48 |
797 Farm Dr, Unit 4 | 797 Farm Dr | 2BR,1BA | $2.82 |
Rosewalk Apartment Homes | Residence 1 Luxury | 1BR,1BA | $3.53 |
Village Green Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.30 |
One Pearl Place | Nice | 1BR,1BA | $3.98 |
5770 Preston Dr, Unit C | 5770 Preston Dr | 2BR,1BA | $3.32 |
Bell Almaden | A1A | 1BR,1BA | $3.76 |
Bella Villagio | Bella Fiore | 1BR,1BA | $3.49 |
Avana Almaden | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $3.83 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMuir, San Jose, CA
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the Muir Neighborhood in San Jose, CA
Walk Score®
74 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
76 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
30 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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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 $2,275 at Cherrywood 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 $2,640 at Village Green Apartments.
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