
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Parker Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,500 (53 Rentals)
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Park West Apartments

Del Coronado Apartments

15074 Woodard Rd, Unit B

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San Jose Greens

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Village Green Apartments

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1657 Merrill Dr, Unit C

3619 Camden Ave

Oak Park Apartments

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2307 Pauline Dr

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3212 Kimber Ct

23 Fifty Bascom

Joseph Manor

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Cedar Glen

Dry Creek Crossing

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Pebble Creek

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ShadowCreek

La Valencia Apartment Homes

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350 Budd Ave, Unit SI FL2-ID1889
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350 Budd Ave, Unit SI FL2-ID1998

Lake Vasona Manor

Four Twenty Union Apartments

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Aventino

300 Railway

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350 Budd Ave, Unit SI FL2-ID1995

West Glen

Campbell Square Apartments

The Cannery Apartments

2242 Curtner Apartments
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Union Manor

Valley Oaks Apartments

214 Sunnyside Ave

The Commons

2786 Joseph Ave

Live Oak Apartments

250 S 1st St

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Parker, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Parker?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parker Studio Apartments | $1,937 | $1,599 | $2,425 |
| Parker 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,068 | $2,190 | $4,240 |
| Parker 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,660 | $2,400 | $5,430 |
| Parker 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,738 | $2,995 | $8,548 |
| Parker 4 Bedroom Apartments | $12,704 | $9,911 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 53 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Parker Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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Cheapest Available Parker Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Parker area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Vitalia Apartments priced from $1,599. 23 Fifty Bascom has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,695. Here are the most affordable Parker apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitalia Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,599 |
| 23 Fifty Bascom | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| Park West Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
| Joseph Manor | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,925 |
| Dry Creek Crossing | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,576 |
| The Commons | The Cornell | Studio,1BA | $2,659 |
| San Jose Greens | Large 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2,745 |
| Blossom Hill Terrace Apartments | 2BR/2BTH | 2BR,2BA | $2,895 |
| Newport Apartments | 1X1B | 1BR,1BA | $2,995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Parker, CA
As of June 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Parker area is the $2.57 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Lake Vasona Manor in the in the Fruitvale neighborhood starting from $3,295. The second greatest value Parker apartment is the 2BR/2BTH Model at Blossom Hill Terrace Apartments starting at $2,895 with a $2.53 price per square foot in the Fruitvale neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Parker apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Vasona Manor | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.57 |
| Blossom Hill Terrace Apartments | 2BR/2BTH | 2BR,2BA | $2.53 |
| Four Twenty Union Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $3.51 |
| San Jose Greens | Large 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.05 |
| Campbell Plaza Apartments | 2-Bedrooms, 1-Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.33 |
| Cedar Glen | Juniper | 2BR,2BA | $3.79 |
| 1657 Merrill Dr, Unit C | 1657 Merrill Dr | 2BR,1BA | $3.00 |
| La Valencia Apartment Homes | Residence 1 Luxury | 1BR,1BA | $4.22 |
| 23 Fifty Bascom | Studio, 1 bath | Studio ,1BA | $4.01 |
| Vitalia Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.99 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Parker Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Parker?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Parker is under $2,995.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Parker?
The cheapest apartment in Parker is Vitalia Apartments which is listed at $2,190, while the average apartment in Parker costs $12,704.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Parker?
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 5 regular apartments in Parker that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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