
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Paseo Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $600 (25 Rentals)
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The Kelsey Ayer Station

Vintage Tower

420 S Third St
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440 S 10th St

The Ruckers Mansion
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Paseo, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Paseo?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Paseo Studio Apartments | $2,890 | $1,200 | $4,698 |
Paseo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,395 | $1,200 | $8,962 |
Paseo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,113 | $2,000 | $10,000+ |
Paseo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,513 | $3,346 | $8,027 |
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There are currently 25 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Paseo Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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Cheapest Available Paseo Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Paseo area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Pensione Esperanza priced from $1,200. The Kelsey Ayer Station has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,566. Here are the most affordable Paseo apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Pensione Esperanza | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
The Kelsey Ayer Station | 50% AMI Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,566 |
Virginia Street Studios | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,708 |
Vintage Tower | VT1B1BB | 1BR,1BA | $1,721 |
Westwood Properties | 59 S 5th St. | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Paseo, CA
As of May 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Paseo area is the $2.83 price per square foot Plan Penthouse G1 Model at 360 Residences in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $8,027. The second greatest value Paseo apartment is the 2/2 Model at 175 W Saint James St starting at $3,800 with a $2.75 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Paseo apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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360 Residences | Plan Penthouse G1 | 3BR,3.5BA | $2.83 |
175 W Saint James St | 2/2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.75 |
Museum Park | Georgetown – Townhome | 2BR,2.5BA | $3.61 |
101 San Fernando | Plan K2 TH - 2 Bed / 2.5 Bath Townhome | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.88 |
163 Gifford Ave, Unit B | 163 Gifford Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.83 |
Villa Torino | The Capri | 2BR,2BA | $3.16 |
Foundry Commons | C2.1 (2x2) | 2BR,2BA | $3.19 |
The Ryden | B1A | 2BR,2BA | $3.66 |
Sparta505 - Student Housing | Plan F | 2BR,2BA | $2.79 |
Vintage Tower | VT1B1BB | 1BR,1BA | $2.86 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Paseo Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Paseo?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Paseo is under $2,634.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Paseo?
The cheapest apartment in Paseo is Vintage Tower which is listed at $1,721, while the average apartment in Paseo costs $3,930.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Paseo?
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 10 regular apartments in Paseo that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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