
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the San Felipe Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,600 (45 Rentals)
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Monterey Grove

Avenida Espana Gardens

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Vida at Morgan Hill

Morgan Ranch Apartments

Sunsweet Apartments

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Monte Vista Apartments

The Lodge at Morgan Hill Apartments

The Huntington Senior Apartment Homes
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17245 Markross Ct

16715 Barnell Ave

Casitas Nuevas

17260 Markross Ct

17695 Crest Ave

85 Wright Ave

16755 Barnell Ave

240 Nob Hill Ter

16915 Barnell Ave
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230 Nob Hill Ter

18360-18362 Carriage Dr

16720 Barnell Ave

100 Ogier Ave

200-220 Berry Ct

18331-18333 Carriage Dr

18002 Monterey St

64-66 Keystone Ave

Madrone Mobile Estates
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50-52 E 1st St

16670 A,B San Tomas Ln

115 A&B Warren Ave

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Murphy Ranch

Parkway Place

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Cochrane Village

Westmont of Morgan Hill
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Crossings on Monterey

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Overo at Orchard Ranch

17890 Monterey St

Tobiano at Orchard Ranch
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San Felipe, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Felipe?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Felipe Studio Apartments | $2,897 | $2,712 | $2,999 |
| San Felipe 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,042 | $1,708 | $5,835 |
| San Felipe 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,417 | $2,181 | $4,924 |
| San Felipe 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,769 | $2,508 | $3,031 |
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There are currently 45 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the San Felipe Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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Cheapest Available San Felipe Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the San Felipe area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Skeels Apartments priced from $1,708. The Huntington Senior Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,825. Here are the most affordable San Felipe apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Skeels Apartments | SRO | 1BR,1BA | $1,708 |
| The Huntington Senior Apartment Homes | Willow | 1BR,1BA | $1,825 |
| Village at Madrone | 1BD, 1BTH A | 1BR,1BA | $2,178 |
| The Lodge at Morgan Hill Apartments | B5 | 2BR,1BA | $2,629 |
| Monte Vista Apartments | Plan 1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,798 |
| Vida at Morgan Hill | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $3,010 |
| Morgan Ranch Apartments | mr1x1c | 1BR,1BA | $3,276 |
| Sunsweet Apartments | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $3,349 |
| Monterey Grove | Orchard Premier | 2BR,2BA | $3,627 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Felipe, CA
As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the San Felipe area is the $3.50 price per square foot Orchard Premier Model at Monterey Grove in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,627. The second greatest value San Felipe apartment is the 1A Model at Sunsweet Apartments starting at $3,349 with a $4.12 price per square foot in the San Felipe neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for San Felipe apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monterey Grove | Orchard Premier | 2BR,2BA | $3.50 |
| Sunsweet Apartments | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $4.12 |
| The Lodge at Morgan Hill Apartments | B5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.25 |
| Vida at Morgan Hill | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $4.00 |
| Morgan Ranch Apartments | mr1x1c | 1BR,1BA | $4.48 |
| Monte Vista Apartments | Plan 1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.99 |
| Village at Madrone | 1BD, 1BTH A | 1BR,1BA | $3.95 |
| The Huntington Senior Apartment Homes | Willow | 1BR,1BA | $3.44 |
| The Skeels Apartments | SRO | 1BR,1BA | $6.45 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSan Felipe, San Jose, CA
Ranked #262
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in San Felipe, San Jose, CA
El Toro Elementary School
Lewis H. Britton Middle
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Felipe Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in San Felipe?
The cheapest apartment in San Felipe is The Skeels Apartments which is listed at $1,708, while the average apartment in San Felipe costs $3,573.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in San Felipe?
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 6 regular apartments in San Felipe that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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