
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rockspring Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $500 (77 Rentals)
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362 N 7th St

412 E William St

430 Jerome St

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164 S 10th St

The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ Only

99 S 14th St, Unit 15

232 N 8th St

The Fairways

Almaden
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Westwood Properties

Lion Villas

617 S 9th St

170-172 S 10th St

Summercrest Villas

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The Colonnade Apartments

439 S 4th St

Valley West Apartments

1776 Apartments

Metropolitan Court Apartments
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144 S 3rd St, Unit 411

Almaden

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859 Jansen Ave, Unit 859-A Jansen Ave

Windy Hill Apartments

Paseo Senter

Willow Pointe

Villa Hermosa

Jeanne D ARC Manor

Pollard Plaza Apartment

Brookwood Terrace
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650 S 8th St

215 Oak St

Bella Castello

Almaden House

122 Graham Avenue Apartments

Metro Gardens

515 E WiLL

603 S 1st St

Tamien Station

150 Graham Avenue Apartments
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Fourth St. Apartments

Orvieto Family A

Villa Monterey Apartments

357 Willow St

Metro Gardens

Reed Apartments

39-0008

742 S. 9th St. Apartments

Corde Terra Senior

98 N First St
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Rockspring, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Rockspring?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockspring Studio Apartments | $2,552 | $1,450 | $3,691 |
| Rockspring 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,006 | $1,000 | $4,682 |
| Rockspring 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,629 | $995 | $5,874 |
| Rockspring 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,877 | $2,380 | $5,190 |
| Rockspring 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,620 | $1,585 | $1,655 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 77 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Rockspring Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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Cheapest Available Rockspring Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Rockspring area of San Jose, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at 27 North - Student Housing Apartments priced from $995. 164 S 10th St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,240. Here are the most affordable Rockspring apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 North - Student Housing Apartments | 2B Shared Attached - Fall 2026 (Other) | 2BR,2BA | $995 |
| 164 S 10th St | 164 S 10th St | 1BR,4BA | $1,240 |
| The Franciscan | Room 8 | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ Only | Building A | 1BR,1BA | $1,594 |
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR,1BA | $1,680 |
| The Fairways | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,809 |
| Almaden | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,812 |
| Westwood Properties | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
| 232 N 8th St | 1 Bed 1 Bath Corner | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| Summercrest Villas | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,025 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rockspring, CA
As of June 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rockspring area is the $2.16 price per square foot MODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY Model at Stonebridge Apartments in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $2,590. The second greatest value Rockspring apartment is the 2x2F-1142-p1 Model at Latitude 37 starting at $3,450 with a $3.02 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rockspring apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stonebridge Apartments | MODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY | 2BR,2BA | $2.16 |
| Latitude 37 | 2x2F-1142-p1 | 2BR,2BA | $3.02 |
| Scotia Apartments | Plan 3 | 2BR,2BA | $3.02 |
| Sedona Apartments | 2bed 1bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.44 |
| Sainte Claire Building | Gallery 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.18 |
| 27 North - Student Housing Apartments | 2D Private Attached - Spring 2026 (Other) | 2BR,2BA | $2.19 |
| The Fairways | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| Almaden | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.87 |
| The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ Only | Building A | 1BR,1BA | $2.66 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rockspring Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Rockspring?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Rockspring is under $2,025.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rockspring?
The cheapest apartment in Rockspring is 164 S 10th St which is listed at $1,240, while the average apartment in Rockspring costs $3,595.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Rockspring?
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 25 regular apartments in Rockspring 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 Rockspring?
Cheap apartments in Rockspring have an average cost of $1,183 which is $2,412 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rockspring.
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