
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Paseo Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $921 (34 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Paseo area of San Jose.


687 Locust St

468 S 6th St

Hawthorn Senior Apartments

232 N 8th St

1060 S Third St

Westwood Properties

Mabuhay Court Apartments
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611 S 8th St

Jeanne D ARC Manor

SRO-Apartment Building

650 S 8th St

215 Oak St

Metro Gardens
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603 S 1st St

The Kelsey Ayer Station

Fourth St. Apartments

39-0008

Gran Valle Apartments

Metro Gardens

Reed Apartments
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79 N 10th St

First Street Manor

742 S. 9th St. Apartments

Tao Apartments

The Ruckers Mansion

Metro Station

Fourth Street Apartments

670-686 S. 8th
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625 S 11th St

N. San Pedro Apartments
Paseo, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Paseo?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paseo Studio Apartments | $2,904 | $1,400 | $3,523 |
| Paseo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,481 | $1,750 | $8,738 |
| Paseo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,410 | $2,495 | $10,000+ |
| Paseo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,745 | $2,595 | $5,420 |
| Paseo 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,690 | $4,690 | $4,690 |
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There are currently 34 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 The Franciscan priced from $1,400. 515 E WiLL has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,680. Here are the most affordable Paseo apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Franciscan | Room 14 | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR,1BA | $1,680 |
| Hawthorn Senior Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,709 |
| Westwood Properties | 55 S 6th | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
| Vintage Tower | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,090 |
| 702 Vine St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2,300 |
| The Colonnade Apartments | Medium Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,447 |
| 143 W Reed St | Remodeled 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,495 |
| Legacy Fountain Plaza | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2,727 |
| SPARQ | JR 1 Bedroom A3 a | 1BR,1BA | $2,765 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Paseo, CA
As of August 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Paseo area is the $4.18 price per square foot C2A Model at The Ryden in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $5,044. The second greatest value Paseo apartment is the B3u - 2BR 2BA Flat Model at Exhibit at J Town starting at $4,218 with a $3.99 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ryden | C2A | 3BR,2BA | $4.18 |
| Exhibit at J Town | B3u - 2BR 2BA Flat | 2BR,2BA | $3.99 |
| Market Gateway Apartments | Picasso | 2BR,2BA | $3.38 |
| The Taft | C1 | 2BR,2BA | $3.99 |
| Villa Torino | The Firenze | 1BR,1BA | $3.57 |
| 702 Vine St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2.95 |
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| 143 W Reed St | Remodeled 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.84 |
| Vintage Tower | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $4.02 |
| Westwood Properties | 55 S 6th | Studio ,1BA | $3.79 |
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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 $2,765.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Paseo?
The cheapest apartment in Paseo is 515 E WiLL which is listed at $1,680, while the average apartment in Paseo costs $3,458.
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 9 regular apartments in Paseo 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 Paseo?
Cheap apartments in Paseo have an average cost of $750 which is $2,708 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Paseo.
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