Cheap Homes for Rent in Rainbow Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,900 (2 Rentals)

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1281 Saratoga Ave

San JoseCA95129

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Rainbow, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rainbow, CA

As of June 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rainbow area is the $3.07 price per square foot Townhouse Model at Stevens Creek Villas in the in the Raynor Park neighborhood starting from $4,150. The second greatest value Rainbow apartment is the 2 Bedrooms C Model at City Gate at Cupertino starting at $3,613 with a $3.41 price per square foot in the Triangle South 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.
Stevens Creek VillasTownhouse2BR,2.5BA$3.07
City Gate at Cupertino2 Bedrooms C2BR,2BA$3.41
Cupertino Park CenterPlan 1D1BR,1BA$3.91
Siena Apartment Homes2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom A2BR,1BA$3.70
McClellan TerracePlan 1A1BR,1BA$3.27
Prospect Corners*One Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.21
Colonial House South1 Bd 1 Ba1BR,1BA$3.14
Paloma VistaMar1BR,1BA$3.53
Villa Victoria Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.60
Hamilton Apartments1x1A1BR,1BA$3.64

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rainbow

What type of rentals are currently available in Rainbow?

There are currently 435 Apartments for Rent in Rainbow, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,875 to $17,681. There are also 12 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Rainbow ranging from $1,900 to $10,900.

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 $1,900 to $10,900 with an average monthly rent of $4,732.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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