Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rancho S San Jose Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,300 (29 Rentals)

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property at 4997 Ruttner Pl

$1,950

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$1,950

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

4997 Ruttner Pl

San JoseCA95111

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Blossom Hill
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$2,808 - $4,706
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Blossom Hill

5480 Lean AveSan Jose, CA 95123
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property at 3272 Shadow Park Pl

$2,860

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3272 Shadow Park Pl
San JoseCA95121
property at 283 Tradewinds Dr

$3,500

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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283 Tradewinds Dr, Unit Tradewinds

283 Tradewinds Dr
San JoseCA95123
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Eden Palms Apartments
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Eden Palms Apartments

5398 Monterey RdSan Jose, CA 95111
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Orvieto Family A
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Orvieto Family A

80 Montecito Vista DrSan Jose, CA 95111
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Corde Terra Senior
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Corde Terra Senior

2600 Corde Terra CirSan Jose, CA 95111
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Orchard Glen
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Orchard Glen

3975 Seven Trees BlvdSan Jose, CA 95111
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Monterey Manor
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Monterey Manor

5330 Monterey HwySan Jose, CA 95111
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Oak Tree Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Tree Village

100 Branham Ln ESan Jose, CA 95111
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Orvieto Family B
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Orvieto Family B

88 Montecito Vista DrSan Jose, CA 95111

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Rancho S San Jose, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Rancho S San Jose Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Rancho S San Jose area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Orchard Glen priced from $1,999. The Woods Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,335. Here are the most affordable Rancho S San Jose apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Orchard GlenStudio - 60%Studio,1BA$1,999
The Woods ApartmentsSycamoreStudio,1BA$2,335
Orchard Park ApartmentsPearvale1BR,1BA$2,350
Blossom HillLarge 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,808
Rosewalk Apartment HomesResidence 1 Luxury1BR,1BA$2,966
Sofi Waterford ParkWillow1BR,1BA$3,022
Bella VillagioBella Vita2BR,1BA$3,089
Terra House ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$3,196
One Pearl PlaceNice1BR,1BA$3,273

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rancho S San Jose, CA

As of July 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rancho S San Jose area is the $3.58 price per square foot B1 Renovated Model at Terra House Apartments in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,406. The second greatest value Rancho S San Jose apartment is the Bella Vita Model at Bella Villagio starting at $3,089 with a $3.53 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rancho S San Jose apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Terra House ApartmentsB1 Renovated2BR,2BA$3.58
Bella VillagioBella Vita2BR,1BA$3.53
Rosewalk Apartment HomesResidence 1 Luxury1BR,1BA$3.66
One Pearl PlaceNice1BR,1BA$4.21
Sofi Waterford ParkWillow1BR,1BA$4.20
Blossom HillLarge 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$4.01
Orchard Park ApartmentsPearvale1BR,1BA$3.36
The Woods ApartmentsSandalwoodStudio ,1BA$5.50
Orchard GlenStudio - 60%Studio ,1BA$5.19

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rancho S San Jose Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Rancho S San Jose?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Rancho S San Jose is at Orchard Glen listed at $1,999.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Rancho S San Jose Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Rancho S San Jose Apartment is $2,028 at Orchard Glen.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Rancho S San Jose Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Rancho S San Jose is starting from $2,850 at Orchard Park Apartments.

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