Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rainbow Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,800 (20 Rentals)
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Rainbow, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Rainbow?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Rainbow Studio Apartments | $2,949 | $1,875 | $10,000+ |
Rainbow 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,551 | $2,000 | $10,000+ |
Rainbow 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,417 | $2,300 | $10,000+ |
Rainbow 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,320 | $3,300 | $8,865 |
Rainbow 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,775 | $5,170 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Rainbow Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Rainbow area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Blue Hills Studio priced from $1,875. eaves West Valley has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,025. Here are the most affordable Rainbow apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Blue Hills Studio | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,875 |
eaves West Valley | 405 | Studio,1BA | $2,025 |
Colonial House South | 1 Bd 1 Ba | 1BR,1BA | $2,200 |
Prospect Corners | *One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,250 |
Hamilton Apartments | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $2,350 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rainbow, CA
As of June 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rainbow area is the $3.48 price per square foot 2 Bedrooms C Model at City Gate at Cupertino in the in the Triangle South neighborhood starting from $3,685. The second greatest value Rainbow apartment is the Plan 1A Model at McClellan Terrace starting at $2,777 with a $3.27 price per square foot in the Monta Vista neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rainbow apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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City Gate at Cupertino | 2 Bedrooms C | 2BR,2BA | $3.48 |
McClellan Terrace | Plan 1A | 1BR,1BA | $3.27 |
Siena Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.43 |
Fountain Park | Redwood | 2BR,1BA | $3.87 |
Shadow Oaks Apartment Homes | Residence 1 Luxury | 1BR,1BA | $3.88 |
Prospect Corners | *One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.21 |
Colonial House South | 1 Bd 1 Ba | 1BR,1BA | $3.14 |
Paloma Vista | Mar | 1BR,1BA | $3.56 |
Villa Victoria Apartments | 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.60 |
Hamilton Apartments | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $3.64 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rainbow Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Rainbow?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Rainbow is at Blue Hills Studio listed at $1,875.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Rainbow Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Rainbow Apartment is $2,200 at Colonial House South.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Rainbow Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Rainbow is starting from $2,757 at Paloma Vista.
What is the most affordable Rainbow Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Rainbow Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Brookdale Apartments and starts from $4,995.
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