
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Ponderosa Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $2,295 (1 Rental)

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Ponderosa, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ponderosa?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Ponderosa Studio Apartments | $2,122 | $1,696 | $2,777 |
Ponderosa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,791 | $1,995 | $3,584 |
Ponderosa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,399 | $2,295 | $4,967 |
Ponderosa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,433 | $3,375 | $7,414 |
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Pet Friendly LifestylePonderosa, San Jose, CA
Ranked #127
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Ponderosa Neighborhood in San Jose, CA
Walk Score®
66 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
72 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
35 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ponderosa Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Ponderosa?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Ponderosa is under $2,415.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ponderosa?
The cheapest apartment in Ponderosa is Vitalia Apartments which is listed at $2,617, while the average apartment in Ponderosa costs $3,895.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ponderosa?
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 7 regular apartments in Ponderosa that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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