Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Willow Glen Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,300 (7 Rentals)

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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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Koi Creek
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Koi Creek

1150 Pedro StSan Jose, CA 95126

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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Village at Willow GlenBuilding A1BR,1BA$1,460
875 Northrup St1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,750
Almaden 1930StudioStudio,1BA$1,945

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Willow Glen, CA

As of June 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Old Willow Glen area is the $3.09 price per square foot Plan 4 Model at Elements in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,627. The second greatest value Old Willow Glen apartment is the Willow Plan B Model at The Glens Apartments starting at $3,065 with a $2.67 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.
ElementsPlan 42BR,2BA$3.09
The Glens ApartmentsWillow Plan B3BR,2BA$2.67
Scotia ApartmentsPlan 32BR,2BA$2.88
Almaden Terrace Apartment HomesD-3X23BR,2BA$3.52
1776 ApartmentsHamilton2BR,2BA$3.14
Mosaic ApartmentsPlan 11BR,1BA$3.09
Villas Willow Glen1BD, 1BTH B1BR,1BA$3.47
AlterraTwo Bedroom, One Bath2BR,1BA$3.50
Almaden1x1A1BR,1BA$3.37
The Village at Willow GlenBuilding A1BR,1BA$2.43

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Old Willow Glen, San Jose, CA

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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 which is listed at $1,460, while the average apartment in Old Willow Glen costs $3,695.

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 3 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 $626 which is $3,069 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old Willow Glen.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Local Expert's Guide to the Top 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods for Renters in San Jose

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

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