Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Willow Glen Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,300 (28 Rentals)

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1435 Alma Loop, Unit 1435 Alma Loop

1435 Alma Loop
San JoseCA95125
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912 - 914 Delbert Way
Studio Apartments

912 - 914 Delbert Way

912-914 Delbert WaySan Jose, CA 95126
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Almaden House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Almaden House

2415 Rinconada DrSan Jose, CA 95125
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Tamien Station
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Tamien Station

1197 Lick AveSan Jose, CA 95110

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357 Willow St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

357 Willow St

357 Willow StSan Jose, CA 95110
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Koi Creek
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Koi Creek

1150 Pedro StSan Jose, CA 95126
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2069 Radio Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2069 Radio Ave

2069 Radio AveSan Jose, CA 95125
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43 Lester Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

43 Lester Ave

43 Lester AveSan Jose, CA 95125
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Sandalwood Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Sandalwood Apartments

1371 Pedro StSan Jose, CA 95126
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40 Glen Eyrie Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

40 Glen Eyrie Ave

40 Glen Eyrie AveSan Jose, CA 95125
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48 Lester Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

48 Lester Ave

48 Lester AveSan Jose, CA 95125

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47 Lester Avenue
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

47 Lester Avenue

47 Lester AveSan Jose, CA 95125
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327 Willow St
3 Bedroom Apartments

327 Willow St

327 Willow StSan Jose, CA 95110
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Alterra
2 Bedroom Apartments

Alterra

1640 La Rossa CirSan Jose, CA 95125
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The Glens Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Glens Apartments

1514-1515-1533 Alta Glen DrSan Jose, CA 95125
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Villas Willow Glen
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villas Willow Glen

850 Meridian WaySan Jose, CA 95126
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Old Willow Glen, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Old Willow Glen Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Old Willow Glen area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ Only priced from $1,594. 875 Northrup St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,750. Here are the most affordable Old Willow Glen apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ OnlyBuilding A1BR,1BA$1,594
875 Northrup St1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,750
Almaden1x1A1BR,1BA$1,812
Glen Eyrie ApartmentsGlen Eyrie StudioStudio,1BA$1,870
40 Glen Eyrie Ave1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,295
48 Lester Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,299
1776 ApartmentsJefferson1BR,1BA$2,620
AlterraTwo Bedroom, One Bath2BR,1BA$2,750
Mosaic ApartmentsPlan 11BR,1BA$3,223
ElementsPlan 11BR,1BA$3,375

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Willow Glen, CA

As of June 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old Willow Glen area is the $3.02 price per square foot Plan 3 Model at Scotia Apartments in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,381. The second greatest value Old Willow Glen apartment is the Plan 1 Model at Elements starting at $3,375 with a $3.92 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Old Willow Glen apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Scotia ApartmentsPlan 32BR,2BA$3.02
ElementsPlan 11BR,1BA$3.92
Mosaic ApartmentsPlan 11BR,1BA$3.74
AlterraTwo Bedroom, One Bath2BR,1BA$3.67
1776 ApartmentsJefferson1BR,1BA$3.55
Almaden1x1A1BR,1BA$2.87
The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ OnlyBuilding A1BR,1BA$2.66
48 Lester Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.83
40 Glen Eyrie Ave1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$4.11
875 Northrup St1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$3.65

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Going to college in San Jose? Our local expert gives you the inside scoop on the best neighborhoods to live near Near SJSU, SCU, SJCC, and EVC

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Old Willow Glen Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Old Willow Glen?

The cheapest apartment in Old Willow Glen is The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ Only which is listed at $1,594, while the average apartment in Old Willow Glen costs $4,639.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Old Willow Glen?

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 8 regular apartments in Old Willow Glen that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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