Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rock Canyon Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,600 (59 Rentals)

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Mission Grove
Studio Apartments

Mission Grove

259 N Capitol AveSan Jose, CA 95127
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1298 Quincy Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

1298 Quincy Dr

1298 Quincy DrSan Jose, CA 95132
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2750 Mckee Rd
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2750 Mckee Rd

2750 Mckee RdSan Jose, CA 95127
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175 Alexander Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

175 Alexander Ave

175 Alexander AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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275 La Pala Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

275 La Pala Dr

275 La Pala DrSan Jose, CA 95127
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254 Pamela Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

254 Pamela Ave

254 Pamela AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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207 Gramercy Pl
2 Bedroom Apartments

207 Gramercy Pl

207 Gramercy PlSan Jose, CA 95116

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2392 Mammoth Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

2392 Mammoth Dr

2392 Mammoth DrSan Jose, CA 95116
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239 Montclair Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

239 Montclair Ave

239 Montclair AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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279 La Pala Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

279 La Pala Dr

279 La Pala DrSan Jose, CA 95127
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1244 Quincy Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

1244 Quincy Dr

1244 Quincy DrSan Jose, CA 95132
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3215 Rockport Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3215 Rockport Ave

3215 Rockport AveSan Jose, CA 95132
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196 Gramercy Pl
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

196 Gramercy Pl

196 Gramercy PlSan Jose, CA 95116

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264 N White Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

264 N White Rd

264 N White RdSan Jose, CA 95127
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234 Pamela Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

234 Pamela Ave

234 Pamela AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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271 La Pala Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

271 La Pala Dr

271 La Pala DrSan Jose, CA 95127
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Capitol Station
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Capitol Station

700-780 Grandview TerSan Jose, CA 95133
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221 Pamela Ave
Studio Apartments

221 Pamela Ave

221 Pamela AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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260 Pamela Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

260 Pamela Ave

260 Pamela AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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226 Eastside Dr
Studio Apartments

226 Eastside Dr

226 Eastside DrSan Jose, CA 95127
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3265 Rockport Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3265 Rockport Ave

3265 Rockport AveSan Jose, CA 95132
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164 Gramercy Pl
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

164 Gramercy Pl

164 Gramercy PlSan Jose, CA 95116
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177 Gramercy Pl
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

177 Gramercy Pl

177 Gramercy PlSan Jose, CA 95116

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3830 Madeline Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

3830 Madeline Dr

3830 Madeline DrSan Jose, CA 95127
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3233 Rockport Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3233 Rockport Ave

3233 Rockport AveSan Jose, CA 95132
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195 Gramercy Pl
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

195 Gramercy Pl

195 Gramercy PlSan Jose, CA 95116
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2380 Mammoth Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

2380 Mammoth Dr

2380 Mammoth DrSan Jose, CA 95116
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3831 Madeline Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

3831 Madeline Dr

3831 Madeline DrSan Jose, CA 95127
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133 Kirk Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

133 Kirk Ave

133 Kirk AveSan Jose, CA 95127
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269 Pamela Ave
Studio Apartments

269 Pamela Ave

269 Pamela AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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1252 Quincy Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

1252 Quincy Dr

1252 Quincy DrSan Jose, CA 95132
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275 Pamela Ave
Studio Apartments

275 Pamela Ave

275 Pamela AveSan Jose, CA 95116

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The Capitol
Studio Apartments

The Capitol

641 N Capitol AveSan Jose, CA 95133
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157 Alexander Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

157 Alexander Ave

157 Alexander AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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220 Pamela Ave
Studio Apartments

220 Pamela Ave

220 Pamela AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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141 Harriet Ave
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

141 Harriet Ave

141 Harriet AveSan Jose, CA 95127
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1284 Quincy Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

1284 Quincy Dr

1284 Quincy DrSan Jose, CA 95132
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3241 Rockport Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3241 Rockport Ave

3241 Rockport AveSan Jose, CA 95132
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Starburst Townhomes
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Starburst Townhomes

3101-3162 Starburst CtSan Jose, CA 95127
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Villa Fairlane
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Fairlane

264-270 La Pala DrSan Jose, CA 95127
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Fairway Glen
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fairway Glen

448 Toyon AveSan Jose, CA 95127
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Delano Apartments
1 to 2 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 1 Bed unit found at Villa Fairlane priced from $1,995. Fairway Glen has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,704. Here are the most affordable Rock Canyon apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Villa Fairlane1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,995
Fairway Glen1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$2,704
ReNew BerryessaSierra1BR,1BA$2,825
Country Club Villa2 Bed 2 Bath Upstairs2BR,2BA$2,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rock Canyon, CA

As of February 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rock Canyon area is the $3.41 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Downstairs Model at Country Club Villa in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Rock Canyon apartment is the 1 BED 1 BATH Model at Fairway Glen starting at $2,704 with a $3.81 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.
Country Club Villa2 Bed 2 Bath Downstairs2BR,2BA$3.41
Fairway Glen1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$3.81
ReNew BerryessaSierra1BR,1BA$4.41

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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 $1,995 at Villa Fairlane.

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 $2,850 at Country Club Villa.

Expert Rental Resources

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

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