
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Palomar Borello Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $800 (45 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Palomar Borello area of San Jose.


598 Columbia Ave

Alvarado Park - 55+ Senior Housing

Sycamore Park

816 Opal Dr

Regency & Lexington
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Colonial House Apartments

164 Topeka Ave

David Avenue
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88 Saratoga Avenue Apartments
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Coffeetree Apartments

811 Camden Ave

Agrihood Senior Community (Ages 55+)
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Palomar Borello, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Palomar Borello?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palomar Borello Studio Apartments | $2,654 | $1,004 | $3,610 |
| Palomar Borello 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,153 | $1,071 | $8,070 |
| Palomar Borello 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,091 | $1,276 | $10,000+ |
| Palomar Borello 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,063 | $1,464 | $9,070 |
| Palomar Borello 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,574 | $6,024 | $7,124 |
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There are currently 45 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Palomar Borello Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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Cheapest Available Palomar Borello Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Palomar Borello area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at 88 Saratoga Avenue Apartments priced from $1,004. Pensione Esperanza has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,319. Here are the most affordable Palomar Borello apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88 Saratoga Avenue Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,004 |
| Pensione Esperanza | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,319 |
| Alvarado Park - 55+ Senior Housing | 1Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,642 |
| Glen Eyrie Apartments | Glen Eyrie Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
| Rosa Crest Studio | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
| Joseph Manor | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
| Regency & Lexington | Regency - a50 | 1BR,1BA | $1,923 |
| David Avenue | a50 | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
| Coffeetree Apartments | Remodel Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,000 |
| Palms at the Pruneyard | S1-R | Studio,1BA | $2,011 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Palomar Borello, CA
As of October 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Palomar Borello area is the $2.90 price per square foot Remodeled 2 Bedroom Model at Colonial House Apartments in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $2,610. The second greatest value Palomar Borello apartment is the 2 Bed 1.5 Bath Model at Sycamore Park starting at $2,795 with a $3.21 price per square foot in the Northlake neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Palomar Borello apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colonial House Apartments | Remodeled 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.90 |
| Sycamore Park | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.21 |
| Mosaic Apartments | Plan 1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.19 |
| Willow Creek | wc_A2DR | 1BR,1BA | $3.21 |
| Colonial Way Apartments | 1 Bedroom Large | 1BR,1BA | $2.76 |
| Willow Park Apartments | 1+1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.83 |
| Northlake Ambassador Apartments | 2 Bed/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.24 |
| West Park Apartments | The Southern | 1BR,1BA | $3.09 |
| Alvarado Park - 55+ Senior Housing | 1Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.99 |
| 88 Saratoga Avenue Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.38 |
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Pet Friendly LifestylePalomar Borello, San Jose, CA
Ranked #25
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across California, including San Jose. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Getting Around the Palomar Borello Neighborhood in San Jose, CA
Walk Score®
76 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
76 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
47 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Palomar Borello Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Palomar Borello?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Palomar Borello is under $2,011.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Palomar Borello?
The cheapest apartment in Palomar Borello is 88 Saratoga Avenue Apartments which is listed at $1,071, while the average apartment in Palomar Borello costs $6,574.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Palomar Borello?
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 26 regular apartments in Palomar Borello 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 Palomar Borello?
Cheap apartments in Palomar Borello have an average cost of $249 which is $6,325 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Palomar Borello.
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