Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Piedmont Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $2,100 (10 Rentals)

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The Laura Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Laura Apartments

1543 E Calaveras BlvdMilpitas, CA 95035
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Spring Valley
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Spring Valley

133 N Temple DrMilpitas, CA 95035
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555 Apartment Homes
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

555 Apartment Homes

555 S Park Victoria DrMilpitas, CA 95035

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Old Piedmont, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Old Piedmont Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Old Piedmont area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at The Laura Apartments priced from $2,100. Calaveras Corners/Calaveras Heights/Driftwood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,295. Here are the most affordable Old Piedmont apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Laura ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,100
Calaveras Corners/Calaveras Heights/Driftwood1x11BR,1BA$2,295
Amberwood Apartments1 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$2,610

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Piedmont, CA

As of May 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Old Piedmont area is the $4.05 price per square foot B1 Model at The Edge in the in the Battaglia neighborhood starting from $3,745. The second greatest value Old Piedmont apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Downstairs Model at Country Club Villa starting at $2,800 with a $3.18 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Old Piedmont apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The EdgeB12BR,2BA$4.05
Country Club Villa2 Bed 2 Bath Downstairs2BR,2BA$3.18
Calaveras Corners/Calaveras Heights/Driftwood3x13BR,1BA$3.99
Spring Valley2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$3.76
Turing at The FieldsPlan A21BR,1BA$4.12
Amberwood Apartments1 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$4.00
Anton AspireA11BR,1BA$4.68
Graham at The FieldsPlan S1Studio ,1BA$4.68
555 Apartment Homes1x1 Townhome1BR,1BA$4.62
The HarloweS1Studio ,1BA$5.02

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Old Piedmont, San Jose, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Old Piedmont Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Old Piedmont?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Old Piedmont is at The Laura Apartments listed at $2,100.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Old Piedmont Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Old Piedmont Apartment is $2,295 at Calaveras Corners/Calaveras Heights/Driftwood.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Old Piedmont is starting from $2,700 at Country Club Villa.

What is the most affordable Old Piedmont Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Old Piedmont Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Laura Apartments and starts from $3,145.

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