Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rainbow Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $972 (43 Rentals)

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$3,050

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Base Rent$3,050

Total Monthly Price$3,050
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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4671 Albany Cir, Unit 106

4671 Albany Cir
San JoseCA95129
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Atherton Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Atherton Terrace

4809 Atherton AveSan Jose, CA 95130

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Country Lane Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Country Lane Apartments

4760 Country LnSan Jose, CA 95129
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Colonial House South
1 Bedroom Apartments

Colonial House South

435 Richfield DrSan Jose, CA 95129
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San Jose Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

San Jose Gardens

4668 Albany DrSan Jose, CA 95129
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Hamilton Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hamilton Apartments

4680 Hamilton AveSan Jose, CA 95130
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5160 Westdale Dr
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5160 Westdale Dr

5160 Westdale DrSan Jose, CA 95129

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Campbell 4698
3 Bedroom Apartments

Campbell 4698

4698 W Campbell AveSan Jose, CA 95130
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7201-7245 Bark Ln
2 Bedroom Apartments

7201-7245 Bark Ln

7201-7245 Bark LnSan Jose, CA 95129
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BROOKVALE 1507
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

BROOKVALE 1507

1507 Brookvale DrSan Jose, CA 95129
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4545 Moorpark Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

4545 Moorpark Ave

4545 Moorpark AveSan Jose, CA 95129

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property at 10065 Judy Ave
$3,190

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Base Rent$3,190

Total Monthly Price$3,190
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Rentals
Available Mar 1, 2027
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10065 Judy Ave

CupertinoCA95014
property at 10185 Alhambra Ave
$3,400

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Base Rent$3,400

Total Monthly Price$3,400
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Sep 14
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10185 Alhambra Ave, Unit 10185

10185 Alhambra Ave
CupertinoCA95014
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McClellan Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

McClellan Terrace

7954 McClellan RdCupertino, CA 95014
Corporate Housing
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Sage at Cupertino
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sage at Cupertino

175 Calvert DrCupertino, CA 95014
Corporate Housing

Rainbow, San Jose, CA Local Guide

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 Stevens Creek priced from $972. North Colonial House has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,895. Here are the most affordable Rainbow apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stevens CreekStudioStudio,1BA$972
North Colonial House1B/1BA - Medium1BR,1BA$1,895
Fountain ParkBirchStudio,1BA$2,349
Saratoga Savoy ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$2,395
Prospect Corners1 Bed/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,430
The Podium ApartmentsD11BR,1BA$3,025
Sage at CupertinoPlan 1A1BR,1BA$3,139
The Flair2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$3,150
Shadow Oaks Apartment HomesResidence 1 Luxury1BR,1BA$3,205
BROOKVALE 150742BR,1BA$3,240

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rainbow, CA

As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rainbow area is the $2.54 price per square foot 1 Model at BROOKVALE 1507 in the in the Hillside neighborhood starting from $3,940. The second greatest value Rainbow apartment is the Townhouse Model at Stevens Creek Villas starting at $4,950 with a $3.67 price per square foot in the Rancho Rinconada neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rainbow apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
BROOKVALE 150713BR,1.5BA$2.54
Stevens Creek VillasTownhouse2BR,2.5BA$3.67
City Gate at Cupertino2 Bedrooms D2BR,2BA$3.78
The Flair2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$3.00
Brookdale ApartmentsPlan A2BR,1BA$4.19
Shadow Oaks Apartment HomesResidence 1 Luxury1BR,1BA$4.27
Prospect Corners1 Bed/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.47
Saratoga Savoy ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$3.42
North Colonial House1 Bedroom - S1BR,1BA$3.20
Stevens CreekStudioStudio ,1BA$2.28

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rainbow Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Rainbow Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Rainbow Apartment is $1,036 at Stevens Creek.

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 $1,233 at Stevens Creek.

What is the most affordable Rainbow Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Rainbow Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Stevens Creek and starts from $1,460.

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