5486 Colony Field Dr
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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rancho S San Jose Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,300 (29 Rentals)
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3188 Heather Ridge Dr, Unit Spare Room, Unit Spare Room
3188 Heather Ridge Dr
San JoseCA95136
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$1,649 - $1,999Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Orchard Glen
3975 Seven Trees BlvdSan Jose, CA 95111
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$1,826 - $2,625Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Thornbridge
5210 Monterey HwySan Jose, CA 95111
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4666 Tango Way, Unit 2, Unit 2
4666 Tango WaySan Jose, CA 95111
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$2,095 - $4,099Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Woods Apartments
4300 The Woods DrSan Jose, CA 95136
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$2,225 - $3,0251 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Orchard Park Apartments
5635 Blossom Gardens CirSan Jose, CA 95123
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$2,446 - $4,360Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
One Pearl Place
5230 Terner WaySan Jose, CA 95136
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$2,501 - $4,020
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Blossom Hill
5480 Lean AveSan Jose, CA 95123
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$2,596 - $6,998Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Terra House Apartments
4501 Snell AveSan Jose, CA 95136
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$2,787 - $3,2491 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 18
Bella Villagio
383 Vista Roma WaySan Jose, CA 95136
551 Lewis Rd
San JoseCA95111
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$2,970 - $7,1151 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Rosewalk Apartment Homes
3601 Copperfield DrSan Jose, CA 95136
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$3,1001 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 31, 2029
3130 Rubino Dr, Unit SI FL2-ID1091
3130 Rubino DrSan Jose, CA 95125
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5431 Sanchez Dr, Unit 5431, Unit 5431
5431 Sanchez Dr
San JoseCA95123
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Eden Palms Apartments
5398 Monterey RdSan Jose, CA 95111
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Orvieto Family A
80 Montecito Vista DrSan Jose, CA 95111
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Villa Monterey Apartments
2898 Villa MontereySan Jose, CA 95111
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Ohlone Chynoweth Commons
5300 Terner WaySan Jose, CA 95136
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Corde Terra Senior
2600 Corde Terra CirSan Jose, CA 95111
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Rancho Verde Apartments
127 Rancho DrSan Jose, CA 95111
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Monterey Manor
5330 Monterey HwySan Jose, CA 95111
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Oak Tree Village
100 Branham Ln ESan Jose, CA 95111
5332 Monterey Rd
San JoseCA95111
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Orvieto Family B
88 Montecito Vista DrSan Jose, CA 95111
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Summer Breeze Apartments
200 Lewis RdSan Jose, CA 95111
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Glenbrook Apartments
130 Roundtable DrSan Jose, CA 95111
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Sofi Waterford Park
4000 Ellmar Oaks DrSan Jose, CA 95136
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Monterey Family Village
2772 Monterey HwySan Jose, CA 95111
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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 |
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| Rancho S San Jose Studio Apartments | $1,981 | $1,649 | $2,596 |
| Rancho S San Jose 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,633 | $1,927 | $3,610 |
| Rancho S San Jose 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,283 | $2,530 | $4,400 |
| Rancho S San Jose 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,801 | $3,275 | $4,107 |
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There are currently 29 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 $1,649. 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 |
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| Orchard Glen | Studio - 60% | Studio,1BA | $1,649 |
| Thornbridge | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,826 |
| The Woods Apartments | Sycamore | Studio,1BA | $2,095 |
| Sofi Waterford Park | Willow | 1BR,1BA | $2,693 |
| Glenbrook Apartments | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $2,699 |
| Orchard Park Apartments | Peachwell | 2BR,2BA | $2,850 |
| Terra House Apartments | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $2,870 |
| Rosewalk Apartment Homes | Residence 1 Luxury | 1BR,1BA | $2,970 |
| Blossom Hill | Medium 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2,986 |
| One Pearl Place | Paris | 2BR,2BA | $4,210 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rancho S San Jose, CA
As of April 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rancho S San Jose area is the $3.51 price per square foot Paris Model at One Pearl Place in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,210. The second greatest value Rancho S San Jose apartment is the Residence 3 Luxury Model at Rosewalk Apartment Homes starting at $3,293 with a $3.12 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. |
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| One Pearl Place | Paris | 2BR,2BA | $3.51 |
| Rosewalk Apartment Homes | Residence 3 Luxury | 2BR,2BA | $3.12 |
| Blossom Hill | Medium 2 Bd 1 Bth Cozy | 2BR,1BA | $3.85 |
| Orchard Park Apartments | Peachwell | 2BR,2BA | $3.34 |
| Sofi Waterford Park | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $4.03 |
| Terra House Apartments | A4 Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $4.20 |
| The Woods Apartments | Sage | Studio ,1BA | $4.98 |
| Thornbridge | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.45 |
| Orchard Glen | Studio - 60% | Studio ,1BA | $4.28 |
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Best Local Schools in Rancho S San Jose, San Jose, CA
Andrew P. Hill High
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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 $4,210.
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 $1,927, while the average apartment in Rancho S San Jose costs $3,773.
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 19 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 $572 which is $3,201 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rancho S San Jose.
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