Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Piedmont Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $2,100 (32 Rentals)

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1298 Quincy Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

1298 Quincy Dr

1298 Quincy DrSan Jose, CA 95132
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4-plex
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4-plex

3192 Landess AveSan Jose, CA 95132
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3215 Rockport Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3215 Rockport Ave

3215 Rockport AveSan Jose, CA 95132
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1244 Quincy Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

1244 Quincy Dr

1244 Quincy DrSan Jose, CA 95132
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Centered on Capitol
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Centered on Capitol

1302-1350 N Capitol AveSan Jose, CA 95132

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The Verandas
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Verandas

1868 N Capitol AveSan Jose, CA 95132
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Elena Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Elena Gardens

1902-1986 Lakewood DrSan Jose, CA 95132
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Quail Hills
1 Bedroom Apartments

Quail Hills

1260 Piedmont RdSan Jose, CA 95132
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Villas at Metro
3 Bedroom Apartments

Villas at Metro

1183 Merry LoopMilpitas, CA 95035
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1666 Adams Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1666 Adams Ave

1666 Adams AveMilpitas, CA 95035
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1654 Adams Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1654 Adams Ave

1654 Adams AveMilpitas, CA 95035
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180-184 Dempsey Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

180-184 Dempsey Rd

180-184 Dempsey RdMilpitas, CA 95035
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1188 Edsel Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

1188 Edsel Dr

1188 Edsel DrMilpitas, CA 95035
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347-349 Lynn Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

347-349 Lynn Ave

347-349 Lynn AveMilpitas, CA 95035
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257-259 Selwyn Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

257-259 Selwyn Dr

257-259 Selwyn DrMilpitas, CA 95035

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47 N Temple Dr
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

47 N Temple Dr

47 N Temple DrMilpitas, CA 95035
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159 Selwyn Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

159 Selwyn Dr

159 Selwyn DrMilpitas, CA 95035
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700 Dempsey Rd
3 Bedroom Apartments

700 Dempsey Rd

700 Dempsey RdMilpitas, CA 95035
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1626 Adams St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1626 Adams St

1626 Adams StMilpitas, 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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186-192 Selwyn Dr
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

186-192 Selwyn Dr

186-192 Selwyn DrMilpitas, CA 95035
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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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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 Calaveras Corners/Calaveras Heights/Driftwood priced from $2,100. ReNew Berryessa has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $3,059. Here are the most affordable Old Piedmont apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Calaveras Corners/Calaveras Heights/DriftwoodStudioStudio,1BA$2,100
ReNew BerryessaSierra1BR,1BA$3,059
The Laura ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,1BA$3,145
Spring Valley2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$3,379
eaves San JoseB12BR,2BA$3,382

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Piedmont, CA

As of July 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old Piedmont area is the $3.54 price per square foot B2T Model at eaves San Jose in the in the Berryessa neighborhood starting from $3,590. The second greatest value Old Piedmont apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at The Laura Apartments starting at $3,145 with a $3.24 price per square foot in the Midtown Milpitas 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.
eaves San JoseB2T2BR,2BA$3.54
The Laura ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,1BA$3.24
Spring Valley2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$4.06
ReNew BerryessaSierra1BR,1BA$4.78
Calaveras Corners/Calaveras Heights/DriftwoodStudioStudio ,1BA$4.67

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Old Piedmont Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Old Piedmont Apartment is $2,350 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 $2,995 at Calaveras Corners/Calaveras Heights/Driftwood.

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