Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Renaissance Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,700 (30 Rentals)

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Stonegate
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Stonegate

4401 Renaissance DrSan Jose, CA 95134
  • Utilities Included

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Villa Savannah
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Savannah

4511 Renaissance DrSan Jose, CA 95134
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1883 Agnew Rd

Santa ClaraCA95054

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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 Mainline North | Affordable Apartments priced from $1,708. Stonegate has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,007. Here are the most affordable Renaissance apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mainline North | Affordable ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,708
Stonegate1x11BR,1BA$2,007
St. Anton ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$2,064
Bassett Davis Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2,190
Bella VistaJR 1x1-5091BR,1BA$2,512
North Park Apartment HomesThe Cypress- StudiosStudio,1BA$2,575
Elan at River OaksPlan SAStudio,1BA$2,610
River TerraceCascal1BR,1BA$2,651
The ArchesLondon1BR,1BA$2,655

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Renaissance, CA

As of September 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Renaissance area is the $2.94 price per square foot 1883 AGNEW RD UNIT 362 Model at 1883 AGNEW RD UNIT 362, Unit 1883 Agnew Rd Unit 362 Santa Clara 95054 in the in the North Santa Clara neighborhood starting from $4,000. The second greatest value Renaissance apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at 3501 Lafayette Street - Bentley Square starting at $2,795 with a $2.66 price per square foot in the North Santa Clara 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.
1883 AGNEW RD UNIT 362, Unit 1883 Agnew Rd Unit 362 Santa Clara 950541883 AGNEW RD UNIT 3623BR,2BA$2.94
3501 Lafayette Street - Bentley Square2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.66
Nantucket2x2-9752BR,2BA$4.05
Griffis South BayMontague Platinum1BR,1BA$4.20
121 TasmanA31BR,1BA$3.91
Fountains at River OaksAngel Falls1BR,1BA$4.01
River TerraceCascal1BR,1BA$3.69
The Verdant ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$4.25
Stonegate1x11BR,1BA$3.17
Mainline North | Affordable Apartments1-bedroom1BR,1BA$4.23

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Renaissance, San Jose, CA

Ranked #26

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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.

Getting Around the Renaissance Neighborhood in San Jose, CA

Walk Score®

41 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

75 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

52 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

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 $2,655.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Renaissance?

The cheapest apartment in Renaissance is Stonegate which is listed at $2,007, while the average apartment in Renaissance costs $5,995.

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 28 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 $231 which is $5,764 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Renaissance.

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