Cheap Homes for Rent in Ruskin Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,600 (9 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 Country Club Villa priced from $2,200. Peppertree Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,406. Here are the most affordable Ruskin apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Country Club Villa1 Bed 1 Bath Downstairs1BR,1BA$2,200
Peppertree Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,406
ReNew BerryessaSierra1BR,1BA$2,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ruskin, CA

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ruskin area is the $2.98 price per square foot Birch Model at Woodland Meadow in the in the Berryessa neighborhood starting from $3,289. The second greatest value Ruskin apartment is the B3 Model at Lantana at Milpitas Station starting at $3,625 with a $3.68 price per square foot in the Battaglia 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 MeadowBirch2BR,2BA$2.98
Lantana at Milpitas StationB32BR,2BA$3.68
The Crossing at MontagueDiablo2BR,1BA$3.47
Fairway Glen2 BED 2 BATH B2BR,2BA$3.57
The EdgeB42BR,2BA$3.84
Willow LakeMaple1BR,1BA$3.81
Country Club Villa1 Bed 1 Bath Downstairs1BR,1BA$3.20
eaves San JoseA11BR,1BA$3.72
ReNew BerryessaSierra1BR,1BA$4.05
Peppertree Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$4.00

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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 $1,900 to $5,140. There are also 41 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Ruskin ranging from $1,600 to $5,595.

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 $1,600 to $5,595 with an average monthly rent of $3,758.

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