
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rancho S San Jose Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,300 (27 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Rancho S San Jose area of San Jose.


Orchard Glen

Thornbridge

427 Mignot Ln

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One Pearl Place

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Blossom Hill

Rosewalk Apartment Homes

551 Lewis Rd

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Orvieto Family A

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Oak Tree Village

5332 Monterey Rd

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Rancho S San Jose, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Rancho S San Jose?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rancho S San Jose Studio Apartments | $2,345 | $1,699 | $6,306 |
| Rancho S San Jose 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,728 | $1,927 | $7,657 |
| Rancho S San Jose 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,450 | $2,592 | $4,740 |
| Rancho S San Jose 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,010 | $3,510 | $4,549 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 27 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Rancho S San Jose Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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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 $1,699. Thornbridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,826. Here are the most affordable Rancho S San Jose apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Glen | Studio - 50% | Studio,1BA | $1,699 |
| Thornbridge | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,826 |
| The Woods Apartments | Sycamore | Studio,1BA | $2,295 |
| Glenbrook Apartments | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,399 |
| Terra House Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,472 |
| Orchard Park Apartments | Orange Hurst | 2BR,1BA | $2,630 |
| Blossom Hill | Medium 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2,818 |
| Bella Villagio | Bella Fiore | 1BR,1BA | $2,889 |
| Sofi Waterford Park | Willow | 1BR,1BA | $2,943 |
| One Pearl Place | Nice | 1BR,1BA | $3,323 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rancho S San Jose, CA
As of May 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rancho S San Jose area is the $3.45 price per square foot Residence 3 Luxury Model at Rosewalk Apartment Homes in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,640. The second greatest value Rancho S San Jose apartment is the Medium 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at Blossom Hill starting at $2,818 with a $3.20 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosewalk Apartment Homes | Residence 3 Luxury | 2BR,2BA | $3.45 |
| Blossom Hill | Medium 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.20 |
| Orchard Park Apartments | Peachwell | 2BR,2BA | $3.34 |
| One Pearl Place | Nice | 1BR,1BA | $4.27 |
| Bella Villagio | Bella Fiore | 1BR,1BA | $3.80 |
| Sofi Waterford Park | Willow | 1BR,1BA | $4.09 |
| Glenbrook Apartments | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.96 |
| The Woods Apartments | Sycamore | Studio ,1BA | $5.36 |
| Thornbridge | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.45 |
| Orchard Glen | Studio - 50% | Studio ,1BA | $4.41 |
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Best Local Schools in Rancho S San Jose, San Jose, CA
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rancho S San Jose Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Rancho S San Jose?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Rancho S San Jose is under $3,323.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rancho S San Jose?
The cheapest apartment in Rancho S San Jose is Orchard Glen which is listed at $1,977, while the average apartment in Rancho S San Jose costs $3,957.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Rancho S San Jose?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 14 regular apartments in Rancho S San Jose that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Rancho S San Jose?
Cheap apartments in Rancho S San Jose have an average cost of $667 which is $3,290 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rancho S San Jose.
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