Cheap Homes for Rent in Ruskin Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $2,800 (6 Rentals)

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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. 555 Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,460. 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
555 Apartment Homes1x11BR,1BA$2,460
eaves San JoseA11BR,1BA$2,529

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ruskin, CA

As of May 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ruskin area is the $3.05 price per square foot Cedar Model at Woodland Meadow in the in the Berryessa neighborhood starting from $3,412. The second greatest value Ruskin 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 Ruskin apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Woodland MeadowCedar2BR,2BA$3.05
Country Club Villa2 Bed 2 Bath Downstairs2BR,2BA$3.18
Peppertree Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$3.32
ReNew BerryessaBerryessa2BR,1BA$4.07
Willow LakeMaple1BR,1BA$3.88
Capitol 650A71BR,1BA$4.61
Fairway Glen1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$3.69
The EdgeA21BR,1BA$4.20
Amberwood Apartments1 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$4.11
The Crossing at MontagueTrinity1BR,1BA$3.96

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ruskin

What type of rentals are currently available in Ruskin?

There are currently 93 Apartments for Rent in Ruskin, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,995 to $5,266. There are also 18 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Ruskin ranging from $2,800 to $4,900.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Ruskin ranges from $2,800 to $4,900 with an average monthly rent of $3,626.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Ruskin?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Ruskin range from $3,890 to $4,309, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,295 to $4,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,500.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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