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1543 Ambergrove DrSan Jose, CA 95131
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1700 Newbury Park DrSan Jose, CA 95133
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Country Club Villa
3246 Cortese CirSan Jose, CA 95127
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1895 N Capitol AveSan Jose, CA 95132
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2811 McKee RdSan Jose, CA 95127
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399 East CtSan Jose, CA 95116
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1265 N Capitol AveSan Jose, CA 95132
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2050 McKee RdSan Jose, CA 95116
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750 Taylor StSan Jose, CA 95110
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Mission Grove
259 N Capitol AveSan Jose, CA 95127
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1298 Quincy Dr
1298 Quincy DrSan Jose, CA 95132
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373-381 Gloria Ave
373-381 Gloria AveSan Jose, CA 95127
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581 Avalani Ave
581 Avalani AveSan Jose, CA 95133
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587 Avalani Ave
587 Avalani AveSan Jose, CA 95133
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Onyx by Pulte Homes
1855 Dobbin DrSan Jose, CA 95133
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207 Gramercy Pl
207 Gramercy PlSan Jose, CA 95116
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39 Jose Figueres Ave
39 Jose Figueres AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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254 Pamela Ave
254 Pamela AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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3035 Westboro Dr
3035 Westboro DrSan Jose, CA 95127
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239 Montclair Ave
239 Montclair AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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2750 Mckee Rd
2750 Mckee RdSan Jose, CA 95127
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691-697 N 15th St
691-697 N 15th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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2245 Luz Ave
2245 Luz AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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275 La Pala Dr
275 La Pala DrSan Jose, CA 95127
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2392 Mammoth Dr
2392 Mammoth DrSan Jose, CA 95116
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175 Alexander Ave
175 Alexander AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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484 Nordyke Dr
484 Nordyke DrSan Jose, CA 95127
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279 La Pala Dr
279 La Pala DrSan Jose, CA 95127
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1855 Luby Dr
1855 Luby DrSan Jose, CA 95133
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2177 Alum Rock Ave
2177 Alum Rock AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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223 Alexander Ave
223 Alexander AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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3215 Rockport Ave
3215 Rockport AveSan Jose, CA 95132
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2702-2744 Norita Ct
2702-2744 Norita CtSan Jose, CA 95127
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Sierra Village Apartments
1236 Quincy DrSan Jose, CA 95132
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Centered on Capitol
1302-1350 N Capitol AveSan Jose, CA 95132
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1244 Quincy Dr
1244 Quincy DrSan Jose, CA 95132
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Courtyard Berryessa
1055 N Capitol AveSan Jose, CA 95133
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551 Avalani Ave
551 Avalani AveSan Jose, CA 95133
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69-81 Jose Figueres Ave
69-81 Jose Figueres AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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234 Pamela Ave
234 Pamela AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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264 N White Rd
264 N White RdSan Jose, CA 95127
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39-69 Jose Figueres Ave
39-69 Jose Figueres AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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557-563 Avalani Ave
557-563 Avalani AveSan Jose, CA 95133
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271 La Pala Dr
271 La Pala DrSan Jose, CA 95127
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2254 Luz Ave
2254 Luz AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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165 Gramercy Pl
165 Gramercy PlSan Jose, CA 95116
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Capitol Station
700-780 Grandview TerSan Jose, CA 95133
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24 N Jackson Ave
24 N Jackson AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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2368 Mammoth Dr
2368 Mammoth DrSan Jose, CA 95116
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1858 Luby Dr
1858 Luby DrSan Jose, CA 95133
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Penitencia?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| Penitencia Studio Apartments | $2,817 | $2,520 | $3,380 |
| Penitencia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,811 | $1,699 | $3,630 |
| Penitencia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,301 | $2,539 | $4,200 |
| Penitencia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,807 | $2,807 | $2,807 |
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Cheapest Available Penitencia Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Penitencia area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments priced from $1,699. Vela Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,190. Here are the most affordable Penitencia apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,699 |
| Vela Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,190 |
| eaves San Jose | 281 | Studio,1BA | $2,520 |
| ReNew Twenty50 | Madeline | 1BR,1BA | $2,599 |
| Amberwood Apartments | 1 bed/1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,700 |
| Sofi Berryessa | 1 Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $2,744 |
| Country Club Villa | 2 Bed 2 Bath Upstairs | 2BR,2BA | $2,800 |
| ReNew Berryessa | Sierra | 1BR,1BA | $2,859 |
| LINQ | A3 Income Protected | 1BR,1BA | $2,894 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Penitencia, CA
As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Penitencia area is the $3.41 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Downstairs Model at Country Club Villa in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Penitencia apartment is the 1 Bed, 1 bath Model at Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments starting at $1,699 with a $2.55 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Penitencia apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Country Club Villa | 2 Bed 2 Bath Downstairs | 2BR,2BA | $3.41 |
| Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.55 |
| Amberwood Apartments | 1 bed/1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $4.14 |
| ReNew Berryessa | Sierra | 1BR,1BA | $4.47 |
| ReNew Twenty50 | McKee | 1BR,1BA | $4.41 |
| Sofi Berryessa | 1 Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $4.45 |
| LINQ | A5 Income Protected | 1BR,1BA | $4.72 |
| Vela Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.48 |
| eaves San Jose | 281 | Studio ,1BA | $8.97 |
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Best Local Schools in Penitencia, San Jose, CA
Ben Painter Elementary
Alum Rock Union Elementary School District
Public School - Grades K-5 (362)
5 out of 10
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Berryessa Union Elementary School District
Public School - Grades 6-8 (591)
7 out of 10
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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 4 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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