
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Willow Glen Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,300 (10 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the Old Willow Glen area of San Jose.


875 Northrup St

Almaden 1930
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Old Willow Glen, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Old Willow Glen?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Old Willow Glen Studio Apartments | $2,427 | $1,855 | $4,328 |
Old Willow Glen 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,531 | $1,460 | $6,039 |
Old Willow Glen 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,198 | $2,500 | $6,905 |
Old Willow Glen 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,773 | $3,032 | $6,337 |
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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 Village at Willow Glen priced from $1,460. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Village at Willow Glen | Building A | 1BR,1BA | $1,460 |
875 Northrup St | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
Sandalwood Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Willow Glen, CA
As of May 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Old Willow Glen area is the $2.88 price per square foot Plan 3 Model at Scotia Apartments in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,294. The second greatest value Old Willow Glen apartment is the C2.1 (2x2) Model at Foundry Commons starting at $3,370 with a $3.34 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Scotia Apartments | Plan 3 | 2BR,2BA | $2.88 |
Foundry Commons | C2.1 (2x2) | 2BR,2BA | $3.34 |
Creekside Apartments | Plan D | 2BR,2BA | $3.04 |
Mosaic Apartments | Plan 1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.24 |
Villas Willow Glen | 1BD, 1BTH A | 1BR,1BA | $3.35 |
Willow Glen Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.33 |
Tanglewood Apartments | 1BR-1BTH,W/D, carpet | 1BR,1BA | $3.46 |
Almaden | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $3.49 |
Village at Willow Glen | Building A | 1BR,1BA | $2.43 |
Sandalwood Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.45 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Old Willow Glen Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Old Willow Glen?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Old Willow Glen is under $2,347.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Old Willow Glen?
The cheapest apartment in Old Willow Glen is Village at Willow Glen which is listed at $1,460, while the average apartment in Old Willow Glen costs $3,612.
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 16 regular apartments in Old Willow Glen 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 Old Willow Glen?
Cheap apartments in Old Willow Glen have an average cost of $630 which is $2,982 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old Willow Glen.
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