
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rancho Santa Teresa Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,300 (23 Rentals)
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Blossom Hill

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Foothills Apartments

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Villa Veneto at Palm Valley

236 Arbor Valley Dr
Rancho Santa Teresa, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Rancho Santa Teresa?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rancho Santa Teresa Studio Apartments | $2,414 | $1,306 | $3,089 |
| Rancho Santa Teresa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,962 | $1,438 | $4,162 |
| Rancho Santa Teresa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,525 | $2,112 | $4,657 |
| Rancho Santa Teresa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,814 | $3,889 | $6,262 |
| Rancho Santa Teresa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $13,138 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 23 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Rancho Santa Teresa Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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Cheapest Available Rancho Santa Teresa Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Rancho Santa Teresa area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Blossom Valley Senior Apartments priced from $1,306. Charlotte Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,822. Here are the most affordable Rancho Santa Teresa apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Blossom Valley Senior Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,306 |
| Charlotte Park Apartments | 1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,822 |
| Blossom Oaks Apartments | Bloomhurst | 2BR,1BA | $2,350 |
| Orchard Park Apartments | Pearvale | 1BR,1BA | $2,350 |
| Blossom Hill | Medium 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2,835 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rancho Santa Teresa, CA
As of July 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rancho Santa Teresa area is the $3.06 price per square foot upstairs Model at Foothills Apartments in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $2,995. The second greatest value Rancho Santa Teresa apartment is the Medium 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at Blossom Hill starting at $2,835 with a $3.22 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rancho Santa Teresa apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foothills Apartments | upstairs | 2BR,2BA | $3.06 |
| Blossom Hill | Medium 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.22 |
| Santa Teresa Apartments | 2x1M | 2BR,1BA | $3.56 |
| Villa Veneto at Palm Valley | Il Palermo | 1BR,1BA | $3.91 |
| Santa Palmia at Palm Valley | Il Greco | 1BR,1BA | $4.03 |
| Blossom Oaks Apartments | Bloomhurst | 2BR,1BA | $3.07 |
| Ascent | Plan 1B | 1BR,1BA | $4.27 |
| Orchard Park Apartments | Pearvale | 1BR,1BA | $3.36 |
| Charlotte Park Apartments | 1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $2.81 |
| Blossom Valley Senior Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.31 |
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Best Local Schools in Rancho Santa Teresa, San Jose, CA
Taylor (Bertha) Elementary
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rancho Santa Teresa Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Rancho Santa Teresa?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Rancho Santa Teresa is under $3,247.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rancho Santa Teresa?
The cheapest apartment in Rancho Santa Teresa is Charlotte Park Apartments which is listed at $1,822, while the average apartment in Rancho Santa Teresa costs $13,138.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Rancho Santa Teresa?
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 4 regular apartments in Rancho Santa Teresa that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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