Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Willow Glen Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,300 (13 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Old Willow Glen?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Willow Glen Studio Apartments | $1,980 | $1,850 | $2,450 | 
| Old Willow Glen 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,515 | $1,817 | $3,124 | 
| Old Willow Glen 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,436 | $2,168 | $7,365 | 
| Old Willow Glen 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,695 | $3,595 | $3,795 | 
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There are currently 13 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Old Willow Glen Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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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 Studio unit found at Tamien Station priced from $1,699. Almaden has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,817. Here are the most affordable Old Willow Glen apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Tamien Station | The Tule | Studio,1BA | $1,699 | 
| Almaden | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,817 | 
| Glen Eyrie Apartments | Glen Eyrie Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,850 | 
| Almaden 1930 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,895 | 
| 40 Glen Eyrie Ave | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,195 | 
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Willow Glen, CA
As of October 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Old Willow Glen area is the $3.90 price per square foot 2BD, 2BTH A Model at Villas Willow Glen in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,023. The second greatest value Old Willow Glen apartment is the Plan 4 Model at Scotia Apartments starting at $3,321 with a $3.40 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. | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Villas Willow Glen | 2BD, 2BTH A | 2BR,2BA | $3.90 | 
| Scotia Apartments | Plan 4 | 2BR,2BA | $3.40 | 
| Elements | Plan 1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.22 | 
| Mosaic Apartments | Plan 1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.19 | 
| 1776 Apartments | Madison | 1BR,1BA | $3.38 | 
| Alterra | Two Bedroom, One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.46 | 
| Sandalwood Apartments | Large - 1 bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.28 | 
| Almaden | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.88 | 
| 40 Glen Eyrie Ave | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.93 | 
| Tamien Station | The Tule | Studio ,1BA | $3.93 | 
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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 $2,768.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Old Willow Glen?
The cheapest apartment in Old Willow Glen is Almaden which is listed at $1,817, while the average apartment in Old Willow Glen costs $3,595.
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 7 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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