Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rock Canyon Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,500 (8 Rentals)

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Arbor Terraces
1 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor Terraces

2768 McKee RdSan Jose, CA 95127
Senior Living
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Delano Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Delano Apartments

272-280 La Pala DrSan Jose, CA 95127
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Rock Canyon, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Rock Canyon Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Rock Canyon area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Vela Apartments priced from $1,566. Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,759. Here are the most affordable Rock Canyon apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vela ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,566
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,759
Villa Fairlane1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rock Canyon, CA

As of May 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rock Canyon area is the $3.31 price per square foot B3 Model at eaves San Jose in the in the Berryessa neighborhood starting from $3,052. The second greatest value Rock Canyon apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Downstairs Model at Country Club Villa starting at $2,800 with a $3.18 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rock Canyon apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
eaves San JoseB32BR,2BA$3.31
Country Club Villa2 Bed 2 Bath Downstairs2BR,2BA$3.18
Calaveras Corners/Calaveras Heights/Driftwood3x13BR,1BA$3.99
ReNew BerryessaBerryessa2BR,1BA$4.07
Fairway Glen1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$3.51
Palm Court Apartments2X12BR,1BA$4.00
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.64
Amberwood Apartments1 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$4.00
Peppertree Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.91
Vela Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.41

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Rock Canyon, San Jose, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rock Canyon Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Rock Canyon Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Rock Canyon Apartment is $1,759 at Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Rock Canyon is starting from $2,000 at Vela Apartments.

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