Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ruskin Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,600 (13 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 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Delano Apartments

272-280 La Pala DrSan Jose, CA 95127
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Villa Fairlane
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Fairlane

264-270 La Pala DrSan Jose, CA 95127
Corporate Housing
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Country Club
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Country Club

256 La Pala DrSan Jose, CA 95127
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Ruskin, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Ruskin Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ruskin area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Villa Fairlane priced from $1,995. Peppertree Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,206. Here are the most affordable Ruskin apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Villa Fairlane1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,995
Peppertree Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,206
ReNew BerryessaSierra1BR,1BA$2,630
Fairway Glen1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$2,639
Amberwood Apartments1 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$2,680

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ruskin, CA

As of November 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ruskin area is the $3.47 price per square foot Diablo Model at The Crossing at Montague in the in the Battaglia neighborhood starting from $3,245. The second greatest value Ruskin apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Downstairs Model at Country Club Villa starting at $3,000 with a $3.41 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ruskin apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Crossing at MontagueDiablo2BR,1BA$3.47
Country Club Villa2 Bed 2 Bath Downstairs2BR,2BA$3.41
Woodland MeadowAspen1BR,1BA$3.35
Willow LakeMaple1BR,1BA$3.80
Fairway Glen1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$3.72
The EdgeA1-A1BR,1BA$4.55
Amberwood Apartments1 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$4.11
ReNew BerryessaSierra1BR,1BA$4.11
Sango Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$4.73
Peppertree Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.66

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Ruskin, San Jose, CA

Ranked #117

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is proud to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across California, including San Jose. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ruskin Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Ruskin?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Ruskin is at The Harlowe listed at $2,740.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Ruskin Apartment is $1,995 at Villa Fairlane.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Ruskin is starting from $2,837 at eaves San Jose.

What is the most affordable Ruskin Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Ruskin Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Willow Lake and starts from $3,999.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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A Local Expert's Guide to the Top 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods for Renters in San Jose

Written by: Shannon Hilson

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.