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7150 Rainbow Dr

San JoseCA95129

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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 Westport Senior priced from $1,652. Blue Hills Studio has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,950. Here are the most affordable Rainbow apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westport SeniorStudioStudio,1BA$1,652
Blue Hills StudioStudioStudio,1BA$1,950
Hamilton Villa1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rainbow, CA

As of September 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rainbow area is the $3.97 price per square foot 3A Model at Nineteen800 Apartments in the in the Raynor Park neighborhood starting from $6,109. The second greatest value Rainbow apartment is the Townhouse Model at Stevens Creek Villas starting at $4,450 with a $3.30 price per square foot in the Raynor Park 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.
Nineteen800 Apartments3A3BR,2BA$3.97
Stevens Creek VillasTownhouse2BR,2.5BA$3.30
Siena Apartment Homes2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms2BR,2BA$3.34
Shadow Oaks Apartment HomesResidence 2 Luxury2BR,1BA$3.77
The Podium ApartmentsH1BR,1BA$3.79
The Flair1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.53
City Gate at Cupertino1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$3.75
Prospect Corners*One Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.21
Hamilton Villa1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.52
Westport SeniorStudioStudio ,1BA$3.14

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Rainbow, San Jose, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rainbow

What type of rentals are currently available in Rainbow?

There are currently 426 Apartments for Rent in Rainbow, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,652 to $7,024. There are also 35 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Rainbow ranging from $1,180 to $15,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Rainbow?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Rainbow ranges from $1,180 to $15,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,761.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Rainbow?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Rainbow range from $3,300 to $5,680, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,950 to $6,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,895 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $6,105.

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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