
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Muir Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,000 (27 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Muir area of San Jose.


1070 Cumberland Pl

Del Coronado Apartments

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Village Green Apartments

One Pearl Place

Cherrywood Apartments
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5677 Hoffman Ct

View at Blossom Hill

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Avana Almaden

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5613 Hoffman Ct, Unit D

Bella Villagio

1731 Ross Cir, Unit 2
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Oaks at Almaden Senior Apartments

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Ohlone Chynoweth Commons

Park Branham
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1201 Blossom Hill Apartments

1445 Revere Ave

1445 Revere Ave

Holly Oaks Apartments

5702 Tucson Dr
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2002 La Terrace Cir

Sofi Waterford Park

1268 Bouret Dr
Muir, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Muir?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muir Studio Apartments | $2,455 | $2,446 | $2,465 |
| Muir 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,920 | $2,188 | $3,840 |
| Muir 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,364 | $2,495 | $4,400 |
| Muir 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,075 | $3,495 | $4,502 |
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There are currently 27 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Muir Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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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 $2,465. Village Green Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,555. Here are the most affordable Muir apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherrywood Apartments | The Sycamore | Studio,1BA | $2,465 |
| Village Green Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,555 |
| View at Blossom Hill | 1X1 C | 1BR,1BA | $2,576 |
| Avana Almaden | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $2,689 |
| Sofi Waterford Park | Willow | 1BR,1BA | $2,719 |
| Del Coronado Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2,788 |
| Bell Almaden | A1A | 1BR,1BA | $2,886 |
| Bella Villagio | Bella Vita | 2BR,2BA | $3,009 |
| Almaden Lake Village | One Bedroom A1C | 1BR,1BA | $3,103 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Muir, CA
As of April 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Muir area is the $3.17 price per square foot Residence 3 Luxury Model at Rosewalk Apartment Homes in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,351. The second greatest value Muir apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Del Coronado Apartments starting at $2,788 with a $2.73 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosewalk Apartment Homes | Residence 3 Luxury | 2BR,2BA | $3.17 |
| Del Coronado Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.73 |
| Bella Villagio | Bella Vita | 2BR,1BA | $3.43 |
| 5613 Hoffman Ct, Unit D | 5613 Hoffman Ct | 2BR,1BA | $3.34 |
| Bell Almaden | A1A | 1BR,1BA | $3.76 |
| Sofi Waterford Park | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $4.05 |
| Avana Almaden | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $3.69 |
| Almaden Lake Village | One Bedroom A1C | 1BR,1BA | $4.96 |
| View at Blossom Hill | 1x1 A | 1BR,1BA | $4.29 |
| Cherrywood Apartments | The Sycamore | Studio ,1BA | $5.71 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Muir Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Muir?
The cheapest apartment in Muir is View at Blossom Hill which is listed at $2,576, while the average apartment in Muir costs $4,107.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Muir?
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 6 regular apartments in Muir 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 Muir?
Cheap apartments in Muir have an average cost of $453 which is $3,654 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Muir.
Expert Rental Resources
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