
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Palomar Borello Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $800 (27 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Palomar Borello area of San Jose.


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Glen Eyrie Apartments

Sycamore Park

Rosa Crest Studio

Delmas Park
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Page Street Studios

912 - 914 Delbert Way

The Dudley Apartments

Turnleaf Apartments

Alvarado Park - 55+ Senior Housing
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162-164 Topeka Ave

Surrey Square Apartments

3137 Cadillac Dr

875 Northrup St

3200 Cadillac Dr
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Koi Creek

Marlboro Manor Apartments

88 Saratoga Avenue Apartments

23 Fifty Bascom

Joseph Manor
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Agrihood Senior Community (Ages 55+)

West Glen

350 Dunster 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 | $2,596 | $1,004 | $3,655 |
| Palomar Borello 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,241 | $1,071 | $9,840 |
| Palomar Borello 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,079 | $1,276 | $10,000+ |
| Palomar Borello 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,827 | $1,464 | $10,000+ |
| Palomar Borello 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,928 | $4,899 | $9,417 |
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There are currently 27 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. 23 Fifty Bascom has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,018. 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 |
| 23 Fifty Bascom | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,018 |
| Pensione Esperanza | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
| The Dudley Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,687 |
| Joseph Manor | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
| Rosa Crest Studio | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
| Moorpark Garden Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,945 |
| Campbell House | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,950 |
| 43 Lester Ave | 1-bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,975 |
| Regency & Lexington | Regency - a50 | 1BR,1BA | $1,986 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Palomar Borello, CA
As of January 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Palomar Borello area is the $2.87 price per square foot Plan 4 Model at Mosaic Apartments in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,372. The second greatest value Palomar Borello apartment is the The Northern Model at West Park Apartments starting at $2,995 with a $2.97 price per square foot in the South San Jose 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mosaic Apartments | Plan 4 | 2BR,2BA | $2.87 |
| West Park Apartments | The Northern | 2BR,2BA | $2.97 |
| Boynton Brooks | End UNIT | 2BR,1BA | $2.79 |
| Colonial House Apartments | Remodeled 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.90 |
| Creekside Apartments | Plan D | 2BR,2BA | $3.22 |
| Shelter Creek | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $3.19 |
| Village of Taxco | Large 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.06 |
| Pruneyard Apartments | Basic 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.14 |
| The Dudley Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.98 |
| 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 $1,986.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Palomar Borello?
The cheapest apartment in Palomar Borello is 23 Fifty Bascom 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 36 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 $290 which is $6,284 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Palomar Borello.
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