
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oak Canyon Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,000 (100 Rentals)
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Cherrywood Apartments

Almaden Lake Village

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Avana Almaden

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Village Green Apartments

5678 Via Monte Dr

780 Sobrato Drive

1588 Blossom Hill

1641 Merrill

5621 Hoffman Ct
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1122 Mesa Dr

5718 Via Monte Dr

5710 Tucson Dr

5714 Via Monte Dr

1175 Mesa Dr

5747 Almaden Rd

5590 Clovercrest Dr

5743 Via Monte Dr

5860 El Zuparko Dr

4915 Canto Dr
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5718 Tucson Dr

5724 Tucson Dr

5895 El Dori Dr

1738 Ross Cor

5851 El Zuparko Dr

4921 Canto Dr

5835 El Zuparko Dr

Ross Creek Village

5683 Tucson Dr

5601 Hoffman Ct
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5653 Via Monte Dr

1651-1653 Merriton Ct

4989 Edgar Ct

5730 ABCD Tucson Dr

5734 Tucson Dr

5693 Almaden Expy

1150 Mesa Dr

1369 Standwood Dr

5440 Dellwood Way

1707 Ross Cor
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5650 Hoffman Ct

1715 Ross Cir

5654 Hoffman Ct

5679 Hoffman Ct

1701 Ross Ctr.

1744 Ross Cor

5550 Clovercrest Dr

5521 Harlow Way

4995 Edgar Ct

1747 Ross Cir
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Oak Canyon, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Oak Canyon?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Canyon Studio Apartments | $2,130 | $1,795 | $2,465 |
| Oak Canyon 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,896 | $2,188 | $3,436 |
| Oak Canyon 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,290 | $2,400 | $4,876 |
| Oak Canyon 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,462 | $3,295 | $8,601 |
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There are currently 100 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Oak Canyon Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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Cheapest Available Oak Canyon Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Oak Canyon area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Cherrywood Apartments priced from $2,465. View at Blossom Hill has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,635. Here are the most affordable Oak Canyon apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherrywood Apartments | The Sycamore | Studio,1BA | $2,465 |
| View at Blossom Hill | 1X1 C AFF | 1BR,1BA | $2,635 |
| Avana Almaden | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $2,957 |
| Almaden Lake Village | One Bedroom A1C | 1BR,1BA | $3,383 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oak Canyon, CA
As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oak Canyon area is the $3.00 price per square foot 1657 Merrill Dr Model at 1657 Merrill Dr, Unit C in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Oak Canyon apartment is the 5744 Via Monte Dr Model at 5744 Via Monte Dr, Unit 5744 Via Monte Dr. Unit C starting at $2,550 with a $3.19 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Oak Canyon apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1657 Merrill Dr, Unit C | 1657 Merrill Dr | 2BR,1BA | $3.00 |
| 5744 Via Monte Dr, Unit 5744 Via Monte Dr. Unit C | 5744 Via Monte Dr | 2BR,1BA | $3.19 |
| View at Blossom Hill | 2x1 A AFF | 2BR,1BA | $4.41 |
| Avana Almaden | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $4.22 |
| Almaden Lake Village | One Bedroom A1C | 1BR,1BA | $5.41 |
| Cherrywood Apartments | The Sycamore | Studio ,1BA | $5.71 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOak Canyon, San Jose, CA
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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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3.0Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Oak Canyon Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Oak Canyon?
The cheapest apartment in Oak Canyon is View at Blossom Hill which is listed at $2,635, while the average apartment in Oak Canyon costs $3,633.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Oak Canyon?
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 23 regular apartments in Oak Canyon that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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