Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Payne Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,900 (35 Rentals)

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1581 Mendenhall Dr
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1581 Mendenhall Dr

1581 Mendenhall DrSan Jose, CA 95130
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1584 Mendenhall Dr
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1584 Mendenhall Dr

1584 Mendenhall DrSan Jose, CA 95130

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1571 Mendenhall Dr
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1571 Mendenhall Dr

1571 Mendenhall DrSan Jose, CA 95130
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1596 Mendenhall Dr
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1596 Mendenhall Dr

1596 Mendenhall DrSan Jose, CA 95130

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3962 Hamilton Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3962 Hamilton Ave

3962 Hamilton AveSan Jose, CA 95130

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4035 Hamilton Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4035 Hamilton Ave

4035 Hamilton AveCampbell, CA 95008

Cheapest Available Payne Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Payne area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Campbell House priced from $1,950. Coffeetree Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,000. Here are the most affordable Payne apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Campbell HouseStudioStudio,1BA$1,950
Coffeetree ApartmentsRemodel StudioStudio,1BA$2,000
The Colonial HouseOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Payne, CA

As of March 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Payne area is the $3.28 price per square foot One Bedroom Model at The Colonial House in the in the Triangle South neighborhood starting from $2,295. The second greatest value Payne apartment is the Remodel Studio Model at Coffeetree Apartments starting at $2,000 with a $4.44 price per square foot in the West San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Payne apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Colonial HouseOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.28
Coffeetree ApartmentsRemodel StudioStudio ,1BA$4.44
Campbell HouseStudioStudio ,1BA$4.33

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