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Living and Working in San Jose: A Local Expert’s Guide to the Best Neighborhoods to Rent Near San Jose’s Top Employers

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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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 $2,420. The Arches has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,960. 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$2,420
The ArchesLondon1BR,1BA$2,960
EnsoPlan SAStudio,1BA$2,969
AIREStudio 1Studio,1BA$3,176
The Verdant ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$3,264
Vista 99One Bed A4 with Patio1BR,1BA$3,383
North Park Apartment HomesThe Sycamores- One Bedrooms1BR,1BA$3,385
Griffis South BayMontague1BR,1BA$3,397
Elan at River OaksPlan 1A1BR,1BA$3,412
Fountains at River OaksYosemite Falls1BR,1BA$3,417

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Renaissance, CA

As of August 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Renaissance area is the $4.00 price per square foot 2x2-1183 Model at Carlyle in the in the North San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,734. The second greatest value Renaissance apartment is the Catalonia Model at River Terrace starting at $4,059 with a $3.54 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.
Carlyle2x2-11832BR,2BA$4.00
River TerraceCatalonia2BR,2BA$3.54
Venue ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$4.22
Fountains at River OaksVictoria Falls2BR,2BA$3.93
Griffis South BayMontague Platinum1BR,1BA$4.60
North Park Apartment HomesThe Cypress- One Bedrooms1BR,1BA$4.60
Vista 99One Bed A11BR,1BA$4.57
EnclaveA4 Spruce1BR,1BA$4.82
The Verdant ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$4.78
The ArchesLondon1BR,1BA$4.77

Beyond Campus: Finding Your Perfect San Jose Apartment in the Perfect Student Friendly Neighborhood

Going to college in San Jose? Our local expert gives you the inside scoop on the best neighborhoods to live near Near SJSU, SCU, SJCC, and EVC

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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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Frequently Asked Questions about Renaissance

What type of rentals are currently available in Renaissance?

There are currently 101 Apartments for Rent in Renaissance, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,743 to $13,430. There are also 48 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Renaissance ranging from $1,350 to $7,750.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Renaissance?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Renaissance ranges from $1,350 to $7,750 with an average monthly rent of $5,974.

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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San Jose is absolutely one of those places where your zip code and your job eventually wind up in a very serious relationship.

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