Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rancho S San Jose Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,300 (7 Rentals)

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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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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 $1,699. The Woods Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,965. 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$1,699
The Woods ApartmentsSycamoreStudio,1BA$1,965
Thornbridge ApartmentsThe BridgescapeStudio,1BA$2,111

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

As of November 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rancho S San Jose area is the $2.96 price per square foot Large 3 Bed 1.5 Bath Model at Blossom Hill in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,659. The second greatest value Rancho S San Jose apartment is the Chartres Model at One Pearl Place starting at $3,148 with a $3.00 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.
Blossom HillLarge 3 Bed 1.5 Bath3BR,1.5BA$2.96
One Pearl PlaceChartres2BR,2BA$3.00
Orchard Park ApartmentsCherrybrook2BR,2BA$3.35
Rosewalk Apartment HomesResidence 1 Luxury1BR,1BA$3.32
Bella VillagioBella Fiore1BR,1BA$3.31
Terra House ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$4.05
Sofi Waterford ParkAsh1BR,1BA$4.35
The Woods ApartmentsSunflowerStudio ,1BA$5.46
Thornbridge ApartmentsThe BridgescapeStudio ,1BA$5.15
Orchard GlenStudio - 60%Studio ,1BA$4.41

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Rancho S San Jose, San Jose, CA

Ranked #258

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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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

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 $3,659.

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 $3,770.

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 17 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 $614 which is $3,156 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rancho S San Jose.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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