
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Parker Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,500 (19 Rentals)
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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 | $2,176 | $1,599 | $2,762 |
| Parker 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,904 | $2,188 | $3,729 |
| Parker 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,386 | $2,098 | $4,960 |
| Parker 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,753 | $2,504 | $6,300 |
| Parker 4 Bedroom Apartments | $15,283 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 19 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. Park West Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,700. 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 |
| Park West Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,700 |
| 23 Fifty Bascom | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,886 |
| Joseph Manor | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,925 |
| Dry Creek Crossing | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $2,098 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Parker, CA
As of March 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Parker area is the $2.53 price per square foot 2BR/2BTH Model at Blossom Hill Terrace Apartments in the in the Fruitvale neighborhood starting from $2,895. The second greatest value Parker apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Del Coronado Apartments starting at $2,788 with a $2.73 price per square foot in the South San Jose 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blossom Hill Terrace Apartments | 2BR/2BTH | 2BR,2BA | $2.53 |
| Del Coronado Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.73 |
| San Jose Greens | Large 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.33 |
| La Valencia Apartment Homes | Residence 1 Luxury | 1BR,1BA | $3.73 |
| Four Twenty Union Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.55 |
| ShadowCreek | Plan A1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.04 |
| Cedar Glen | Pine Cone | 1BR,1BA | $3.68 |
| Village Green Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.96 |
| Dry Creek Crossing | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.67 |
| 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 $2,520.
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 $15,283.
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 12 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 $562 which is $14,721 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Parker.
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