Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Parker Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,500 (52 Rentals)

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Oak Park Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Park Apartments

5055 Dent AveSan Jose, CA 95118
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Holly Oaks Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Holly Oaks Apartments

5500 Camden AveSan Jose, CA 95124
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Bascom House Apt
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bascom House Apt

2520-2530 S Bascom AveSan Jose, CA 95124
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2307 Pauline Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

2307 Pauline Dr

2307 Pauline DrSan Jose, CA 95124
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Pauline Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Pauline Apartments

2306-2322 Pauline DrSan Jose, CA 95124
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Union Park Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Union Park Apartments

1977 Heimgartner LnSan Jose, CA 95124
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$3,398 - $8,313
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Aventino

200 Winchester CirLos Gatos, CA 95032
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West Glen
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

West Glen

2265 S Bascom AveCampbell, CA 95008
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The Cannery Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Cannery Apartments

501 W Hacienda AveCampbell, CA 95008
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Union Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Union Manor

377 Union AveCampbell, CA 95008
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Valley Oaks Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Valley Oaks Apartments

100 Oak Rim CtLos Gatos, CA 95032
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The Commons
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Commons

275 Union AveCampbell, CA 95008
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2786 Joseph Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2786 Joseph Ave

2786 Joseph AveCampbell, CA 95008
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Live Oak Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Live Oak Apartments

615 Blossom Hill RdLos Gatos, CA 95032
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250 S 1st St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

250 S 1st St

250 S 1st StCampbell, CA 95008
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Los Gatos Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Los Gatos Apartments

14930 Oka RdLos Gatos, CA 95032
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Los Gatos Gardens
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Los Gatos Gardens

14850 Oka RdLos Gatos, CA 95032
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Parker, San Jose, CA Local Guide

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. Park West Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,750. Here are the most affordable Parker apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vitalia ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,599
Park West ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,750
Joseph ManorStudioStudio,1BA$1,925
Sedona Lane ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,700
Blossom Hill Terrace Apartments2BR/2BTH2BR,2BA$2,895
Village Green ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,919
23 Fifty Bascom3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$2,995
Newport Apartments1X1B1BR,1BA$3,095
Cedar GlenJuniper2BR,2BA$3,205
Four Twenty Union ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$3,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Parker, CA

As of July 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Parker area is the $2.96 price per square foot 3x2 Model at Dry Creek Crossing in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,549. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Dry Creek Crossing3x23BR,2BA$2.96
Blossom Hill Terrace Apartments2BR/2BTH2BR,2BA$2.53
23 Fifty Bascom3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$2.97
La Valencia Apartment HomesResidence 4 Luxury2BR,2BA$3.95
Four Twenty Union ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$3.40
The CommonsThe Princeton2BR,2BA$4.25
Cedar GlenJuniper2BR,2BA$3.79
Village Green ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.64
Newport Apartments1X1B1BR,1BA$4.42
Vitalia ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.99

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website works hard to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for San Jose, California. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 $3,295.

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 $14,687.

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 2 regular apartments in Parker 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 Parker?

Cheap apartments in Parker have an average cost of $1,308 which is $13,379 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Parker.

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