Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Saratoga Creek Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $900 (61 Rentals)

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1137 Roewill Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

1137 Roewill Dr

1137 Roewill DrSan Jose, CA 95117
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Ranchero Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ranchero Apartments

1054-1060 Ranchero WaySan Jose, CA 95117
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Atherton Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Atherton Terrace

4809 Atherton AveSan Jose, CA 95130
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Cheri Lin Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cheri Lin Apartments

1100 Ranchero WaySan Jose, CA 95117
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Prospect Corners
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Prospect Corners

1525-1537 Brookvale DrSan Jose, CA 95129
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The Terrace Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Terrace Apartments

3615 Greenlee DrSan Jose, CA 95117
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Redwood Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Redwood Apartments

3990 Hamilton AveSan Jose, CA 95130
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Country Lane Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Country Lane Apartments

4760 Country LnSan Jose, CA 95129
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470 Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

470 Apartments

470 Boynton AveSan Jose, CA 95117
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Colonial House South
1 Bedroom Apartments

Colonial House South

435 Richfield DrSan Jose, CA 95129
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The Aegena Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Aegena Apartments

1290 San Tomas Aquino RdSan Jose, CA 95117
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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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Oliva Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oliva Apartments

975 Boynton AveSan Jose, CA 95117
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San Jose Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

San Jose Gardens

4668 Albany DrSan Jose, CA 95129
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Hamilton Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hamilton Apartments

4680 Hamilton AveSan Jose, CA 95130
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5160 Westdale Dr
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5160 Westdale Dr

5160 Westdale DrSan Jose, CA 95129
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ReNew 4NinetyEight
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

ReNew 4NinetyEight

498 Boynton AveSan Jose, CA 95117
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7201-7245 Bark Ln
2 Bedroom Apartments

7201-7245 Bark Ln

7201-7245 Bark LnSan Jose, CA 95129

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Saratoga Creek, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Saratoga Creek Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Saratoga Creek area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Stevens Creek priced from $972. Park Kiely has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,380. Here are the most affordable Saratoga Creek apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stevens CreekStudioStudio,1BA$972
Park KielyOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,380
North Colonial House1B/1BA - Medium1BR,1BA$1,895
4775 Atherton Ave1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,145
The Colonial HouseOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,250
eaves West Valley405Studio,1BA$2,270
Ranchero PalmsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,300
Boynton Greens Apartments1 br1BR,1BA$2,350
Saratoga Savoy Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2,350
Viva Apartments1x1SD1BR,1BA$2,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Saratoga Creek, CA

As of July 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Saratoga Creek area is the $3.00 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at The Flair in the in the Fruitvale neighborhood starting from $3,150. The second greatest value Saratoga Creek apartment is the Two Bedroom One Bath Model at Oliva Apartments starting at $2,647 with a $3.08 price per square foot in the West San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Saratoga Creek apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Flair2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$3.00
Oliva ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$3.08
Southwinds Apartments2x12BR,1BA$3.38
Ranchero PalmsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.07
Saratoga Savoy Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$3.36
Boynton Greens Apartments1 br1BR,1BA$3.56
North Colonial House1 Bedroom - S1BR,1BA$3.20
4775 Atherton Ave1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.53
The Colonial HouseOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.75
Stevens CreekStudioStudio ,1BA$2.28

Beyond Campus: Finding Your Perfect San Jose Apartment in the Perfect Student Friendly Neighborhood

Going to college in San Jose? Our local expert gives you the inside scoop on the best neighborhoods to live near Near SJSU, SCU, SJCC, and EVC

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Saratoga Creek, San Jose, CA

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States, 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 easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, apartment communities for the kids, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Saratoga Creek Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Saratoga Creek?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Saratoga Creek is at Stevens Creek listed at $972.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Saratoga Creek Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Saratoga Creek Apartment is $1,036 at Stevens Creek.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Saratoga Creek is starting from $1,233 at Stevens Creek.

What is the most affordable Saratoga Creek Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Saratoga Creek Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Stevens Creek and starts from $1,460.

Expert Rental Resources

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.

Helpful Local Expert Guides

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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

If you’ve spent much time in San Jose, you’ve likely heard it referred to as “the capital of Silicon Valley” a time or two, and with good reason. San Jose has it all when it comes to the modern California lifestyle and then some.

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Beyond Campus: Finding Your Perfect San Jose Student Apartment and Neighborhood

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Sunny San Jose is so much more than just an incredible place to go to school, get an education, and prepare for the next chapter of your life.

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Living and Working in San Jose: A Local Experts Guide to the Best Neighborhoods to Rent Near San Joses Top Employers

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San Jose is absolutely one of those places where your zip code and your job eventually wind up in a very serious relationship.

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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.