
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Olinder Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $600 (35 Rentals)
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27 North - Student Housing Apartments

163 Gifford Ave, Unit D

164 S 10th St

Pensione Esperanza

598 Columbia Ave

The Kelsey Ayer Station

232 N 8th St
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Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments

Willow Pointe

Delmas Park

Miraido Village

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Jeanne D ARC Manor

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Brookwood Terrace
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650 S 8th St

215 Oak St

Bella Castello

122 Graham Avenue Apartments

Monte Vista Senior Affordable Apartments

Metro Gardens

Arbor Terraces
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Belovida at Newbury Park 55+ Senior Community

515 E WiLL

Clayburn Apartments

603 S 1st St

Alum Rock Apartments

150 Graham Avenue Apartments

Fourth St. Apartments

357 Willow Street
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Metro Gardens

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Olinder, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Olinder?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olinder Studio Apartments | $2,566 | $1,250 | $3,695 |
| Olinder 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,015 | $900 | $7,170 |
| Olinder 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,517 | $995 | $8,370 |
| Olinder 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,489 | $1,045 | $5,607 |
| Olinder 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,519 | $1,060 | $1,660 |
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Cheapest Available Olinder Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Olinder area of San Jose, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at 27 North - Student Housing Apartments priced from $995. 164 S 10th St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,240. Here are the most affordable Olinder apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 North - Student Housing Apartments | 2B Shared Attached - Spring 2026 (SJSU) | 2BR,2BA | $995 |
| 164 S 10th St | 164 S 10th St | 1BR,1BA | $1,240 |
| Pensione Esperanza | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
| The Franciscan | Room 8 | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR,1BA | $1,680 |
| The Kelsey Ayer Station | 50% AMI Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,706 |
| Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,759 |
| 1040-1058 N. 4th St, San Jose | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
| 39-0008 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Olinder, CA
As of January 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Olinder area is the $2.97 price per square foot Plan 3A + Loft Townhome Model at The Esplanade in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,439. The second greatest value Olinder apartment is the 3 beds 1.5 bath Model at 327 Willow St starting at $2,695 with a $2.05 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Olinder apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Esplanade | Plan 3A + Loft Townhome | 3BR,3BA | $2.97 |
| 327 Willow St | 3 beds 1.5 bath | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.05 |
| 708 N 1st St | 3 Bd 1.5BA | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.05 |
| Palm Court Apartments | 3X1 | 3BR,1BA | $2.73 |
| Stonebridge Apartments | MODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY | 2BR,2BA | $2.16 |
| Sedona Apartments | 2bed 1bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.44 |
| Villa de Guadalupe | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| 428 S 11th St | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.88 |
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.64 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Olinder Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Olinder?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Olinder is under $1,850.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Olinder?
The cheapest apartment in Olinder is 164 S 10th St which is listed at $1,240, while the average apartment in Olinder costs $3,643.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Olinder?
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 111 regular apartments in Olinder 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 Olinder?
Cheap apartments in Olinder have an average cost of $950 which is $2,693 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Olinder.
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