
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Palomar Borello Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $800 (43 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Palomar Borello area of San Jose.


598 Columbia Ave

3040 Magliocco Dr

875 Northrup St

3517 Alden Way

Glen Eyrie Apartments

Sycamore Park
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Rosa Crest Studio

Colonial Way Apartments

Campbell House

Regency & Lexington

Delmas Park

Trestles Apartments

Page Street Studios

912 - 914 Delbert Way
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The Dudley Apartments

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Alvarado Park - 55+ Senior Housing

The Brooks House

162-164 Topeka Ave

Surrey Square Apartments

3137 Cadillac Dr

3200 Cadillac Dr
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Koi Creek

Marlboro Manor Apartments

The Monterey Apartments

Sandalwood Apartments

43 Lester Ave

Bundy Ave
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Driftwood Apartments

88 Saratoga Avenue Apartments

169 Budd Ave

23 Fifty Bascom

Joseph Manor

Cielo

Coffeetree Apartments

Agrihood Senior Community (Ages 55+)
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West Glen

350 Dunster Apartments

Campbell Square Apartments
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 | $2,712 | $1,004 | $3,745 |
| Palomar Borello 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,153 | $1,071 | $7,064 |
| Palomar Borello 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,143 | $1,276 | $10,000+ |
| Palomar Borello 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,793 | $1,464 | $9,403 |
| Palomar Borello 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,497 | $4,899 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 43 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 $1,250. 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 | $1,250 |
| 875 Northrup St | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| 784 Nevin Way | 784 Nevin | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| 23 Fifty Bascom | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,886 |
| Rosa Crest Studio | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
| Joseph Manor | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,925 |
| Campbell House | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,950 |
| Sandalwood Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,950 |
| Coffeetree Apartments | Remodel Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Palomar Borello, CA
As of March 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Palomar Borello area is the $3.11 price per square foot B2-R Model at Palms at the Pruneyard in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,149. The second greatest value Palomar Borello apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at The Monterey Apartments starting at $2,665 with a $2.67 price per square foot in the Lynhaven 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palms at the Pruneyard | B2-R | 2BR,2BA | $3.11 |
| The Monterey Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.67 |
| Boynton Brooks | End UNIT | 2BR,1BA | $2.79 |
| 545 Northlake Dr, Unit 4 | 545 Northlake Dr | 2BR,1BA | $3.05 |
| 784 Nevin Way | 784 Nevin | 1BR,1BA | $2.19 |
| 1123 Starbird Cir, Unit 3 | 1123 Starbird Cir | 2BR,1BA | $3.24 |
| West Park Apartments | The Southern | 1BR,1BA | $3.23 |
| Colonial House Apartments | Remodeled 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.92 |
| Pruneyard Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.14 |
| 88 Saratoga Avenue Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.38 |
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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 $2,000.
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 $6,612.
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 29 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 $288 which is $6,324 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Palomar Borello.
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