Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Renaissance Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,743 (68 Rentals)

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440 Navaro Pl
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121 Tasman
$3,274 - $4,440
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 6

121 Tasman

121 E Tasman DrSan Jose, CA 95134
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Villa Savannah
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Savannah

4511 Renaissance DrSan Jose, CA 95134
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Stonegate
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Stonegate

4401 Renaissance DrSan Jose, CA 95134
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Enclave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Enclave

4343-4349 Renaissance DrSan Jose, CA 95134
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Enso
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Enso

175 Baypointe PkySan Jose, CA 95134

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AIRE
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

AIRE

3401 Iron Point DrSan Jose, CA 95134
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Passero
$2,773 - $8,795
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Passero

2230 Calle Del MundoSanta Clara, CA 95054
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The Clara
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$3,564 - $13,430
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The Clara

5150 Calle del SolSanta Clara, CA 95054
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The Lafayette
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$3,633 - $6,151
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The Lafayette

2333 Calle Del MundoSanta Clara, CA 95054
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Renaissance, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Renaissance Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Renaissance area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at St. Anton Apartments priced from $1,743. Bassett Davis Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,420. Here are the most affordable Renaissance apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
St. Anton ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$1,743
Bassett Davis Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2,420
North Park Apartment HomesThe Oaks- StudiosStudio,1BA$3,125
AIREStudio 1Studio,1BA$3,138
Vista 99One Bed A4 with Patio1BR,1BA$3,243
Bella VistaJR 1x1-5661BR,1BA$3,251
Griffis South BayMontague1BR,1BA$3,268
Elan at River OaksPlan 1C1BR,1BA$3,314
The ArchesMorocco1BR,1BA$3,320
The Verdant ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$3,331

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Renaissance, CA

As of August 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Renaissance area is the $3.37 price per square foot Plan 2E Model at Enso in the in the North San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,279. The second greatest value Renaissance apartment is the 2x2-1183 Model at Carlyle starting at $4,767 with a $4.03 price per square foot in the North San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Renaissance apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
EnsoPlan 2E2BR,2BA$3.37
Carlyle2x2-11832BR,2BA$4.03
River TerraceCatalonia2BR,2BA$3.37
Fountains at River OaksCrystal Falls2BR,2BA$3.94
1250 LakesidePlan 1A1BR,1BA$4.18
Griffis South BayMontague Platinum1BR,1BA$4.44
Venue ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$4.53
Vista 99One Bed A11BR,1BA$4.69
Avalon Silicon ValleyA31BR,1BA$4.69
St. Anton ApartmentsS1Studio ,1BA$3.93

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in areas across the United States and customized analysis for Northwestern San Jose, CA. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best outdoor access, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Renaissance Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Renaissance?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Renaissance is under $3,331.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Renaissance?

The cheapest apartment in Renaissance is Bassett Davis Apartments which is listed at $2,420, while the average apartment in Renaissance costs $4,286.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Renaissance?

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 1 regular apartments in Renaissance 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 Renaissance?

Cheap apartments in Renaissance have an average cost of $171 which is $4,115 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Renaissance.

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