
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Penitencia Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,699 (48 Rentals)


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Country Club Villa

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Peppertree Apartments

Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments

ReNew Berryessa

ReNew Twenty50

The Penthouses at Vendome Place
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2750 Mckee Rd

275 La Pala Dr

239 Montclair Ave

254 Pamela Ave

2245 Luz Ave

279 La Pala Dr

2392 Mammoth Dr

175 Alexander Ave

69-81 Jose Figueres Ave
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234 Pamela Ave

196 Gramercy Pl

271 La Pala Dr

Monte Vista Senior Affordable Apartments

Villa Fairlane

Clayburn Apartments

Lakewood Court Apartments

Villa de Guadalupe

Fairway Glen
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Delano Apartments

Palm Court Apartments

Creekview Inn

Kings Crossing Apartments

The Verandas

Betty Ann Gardens

Rosedale

Arbor Terraces
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Belovida at Newbury Park 55+ Senior Community

Jackson Place Apartments

Ann Darling Apartments

590-594 N King Rd

Boxer's Mayfair Village

Terramina Square Apartments

Boxer's Mayfair Village Senior Apartments

Quail Hills

Elena Gardens
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Nancy Lane Apartments

Las Casitas Apartments
Penitencia, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Penitencia?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penitencia Studio Apartments | $2,830 | $2,520 | $3,380 |
Penitencia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,748 | $1,699 | $3,066 |
| Penitencia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,263 | $2,539 | $4,190 |
| Penitencia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,807 | $2,807 | $2,807 |
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Pet Friendly LifestylePenitencia, San Jose, CA
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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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3.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Penitencia, San Jose, CA
Ben Painter Elementary
Piedmont Middle
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Penitencia Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Penitencia?
The cheapest apartment in Penitencia is Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments which is listed at $1,699, while the average apartment in Penitencia costs $3,255.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Penitencia?
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 1 regular apartments in Penitencia that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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