
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Pleasant Knoll Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,900 (21 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Pleasant Knoll area of San Jose.


Lion Villas

373-381 Gloria Ave

1509 Mount Herman Dr

3035 Westboro Dr

2752 Kollmar Dr

484 Nordyke Dr
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1281 Fleming Ave

2710-2718 Kollmar Dr

111 Nancy Ln

2881-2883 Cicero Way

3830 Madeline Dr

3016-3018 Westboro Dr

456-458 Malabar Dr
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3831 Madeline Dr

133 Kirk Ave

Home Town Eastridge

2750 Florence Ave

451-453 S Capitol Ave

2481 Clyda Dr

141 Harriet Ave
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Pleasant Knoll, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Pleasant Knoll?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Knoll Studio Apartments | $2,030 | $1,900 | $2,161 |
| Pleasant Knoll 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,227 | $1,900 | $2,459 |
| Pleasant Knoll 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,918 | $2,753 | $3,000 |
| Pleasant Knoll 4 Bedroom Apartments | $14,010 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 21 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Pleasant Knoll Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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Cheapest Available Pleasant Knoll Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country Club Villa | 1 Bed 1 Bath Downstairs | 1BR,1BA | $2,400 |
| Lion Villas | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2,753 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pleasant Knoll, CA
As of May 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Pleasant Knoll area is the $3.44 price per square foot 2x1 Model at Lion Villas in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $2,753. The second greatest value Pleasant Knoll apartment is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Downstairs Model at Country Club Villa starting at $2,400 with a $3.49 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Pleasant Knoll apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lion Villas | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.44 |
| Country Club Villa | 1 Bed 1 Bath Downstairs | 1BR,1BA | $3.49 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Pleasant Knoll Apartments
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Pleasant Knoll?
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 Pleasant Knoll that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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