
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rancho S San Jose Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,300 (8 Rentals)
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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 | $2,200 | $1,795 | $2,533 |
Rancho S San Jose 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,232 | $1,816 | $7,194 |
Rancho S San Jose 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,541 | $2,400 | $6,752 |
Rancho S San Jose 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,002 | $3,299 | $5,320 |
Rancho S San Jose 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,593 | $4,030 | $5,550 |
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There are currently 8 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 Thornbridge Apartments priced from $1,795. Orchard Glen has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,816. 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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Thornbridge Apartments | The Bridgescape | Studio,1BA | $1,795 |
Orchard Glen | 1x1 Junior | 1BR,1BA | $1,816 |
The Woods Apartments | Sycamore | Studio,1BA | $2,025 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rancho S San Jose, CA
As of June 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rancho S San Jose area is the $3.13 price per square foot Medium 2 Bd 1 Bth Cozy Model at Blossom Hill in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $2,754. The second greatest value Rancho S San Jose apartment is the Peachwell Model at Orchard Park Apartments starting at $2,850 with a $3.34 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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Blossom Hill | Medium 2 Bd 1 Bth Cozy | 2BR,1BA | $3.13 |
Orchard Park Apartments | Peachwell | 2BR,2BA | $3.34 |
797 Farm Dr, Unit 4 | 797 Farm Dr | 2BR,1BA | $2.82 |
Rosewalk Apartment Homes | Residence 1 Luxury | 1BR,1BA | $3.65 |
Glenbrook Apartments | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.33 |
Bella Villagio | Bella Fiore | 1BR,1BA | $3.40 |
Terra House Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.74 |
The Woods Apartments | Sunflower | Studio ,1BA | $5.03 |
Thornbridge Apartments | The Bridgescape | Studio ,1BA | $4.38 |
Orchard Glen | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.79 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleRancho S San Jose, San Jose, CA
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Rancho S San Jose, San Jose, CA
Andrew P. Hill High
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Getting Around the Rancho S San Jose Neighborhood in San Jose, CA
Walk Score®
71 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
69 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
54 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
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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 $2,963.
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 $1,816, while the average apartment in Rancho S San Jose costs $4,200.
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 6 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 $319 which is $3,881 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rancho S San Jose.
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