Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Renaissance Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,400 (51 Rentals)

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121 Tasman
$3,189 - $4,114
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 30

121 Tasman

121 E Tasman 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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Enso
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Enso

175 Baypointe PkySan Jose, CA 95134

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Passero
$2,970 - $8,600
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$2,970 - $8,600
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Passero

2230 Calle Del MundoSanta Clara, CA 95054
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The Clara
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$3,520 - $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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$3,778 - $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 1 Bed unit found at Bassett Davis Apartments priced from $2,295. Enso has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,937. Here are the most affordable Renaissance apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bassett Davis Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2,295
EnsoPlan SAStudio,1BA$2,937
The ArchesLondon1BR,1BA$2,975
AIREStudio 1Studio,1BA$3,187
Mansion GrovePlan 1A1BR,1BA$3,195
Elan at River OaksPlan 1A1BR,1BA$3,270
The Verdant ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$3,315
PasseroU11BR,1BA$3,318
Vista 99One Bed A11BR,1BA$3,345
Crescent Village Apartment HomesMilano - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$3,370

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Renaissance, CA

As of July 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Renaissance area is the $4.10 price per square foot 2x2-1183 Model at Carlyle in the in the North San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,850. The second greatest value Renaissance apartment is the 2x2-1175 Model at Bella Vista starting at $4,364 with a $3.71 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.
Carlyle2x2-11832BR,2BA$4.10
Bella Vista2x2-11752BR,2BA$3.71
River TerraceCatalonia2BR,2BA$3.66
Fountains at River OaksVictoria Falls2BR,2BA$3.83
Griffis South BayMontague Platinum1BR,1BA$4.67
Venue ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$4.11
Vista 99One Bed A11BR,1BA$4.52
EnclaveA4 Spruce1BR,1BA$4.67
Mansion GrovePlan 1A1BR,1BA$4.56
The ArchesLondon1BR,1BA$4.77

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Renaissance, San Jose, CA

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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Renaissance?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Renaissance is at Enso listed at $2,937.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Renaissance Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Renaissance Apartment is $2,295 at Bassett Davis Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Renaissance Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Renaissance is starting from $3,910 at North Park Apartment Homes.

What is the most affordable Renaissance Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Renaissance Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Vista 99 and starts from $4,966.

Expert Rental Resources

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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