Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Saratoga Creek Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,500 (41 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 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ranchero Apartments

1054-1060 Ranchero WaySan Jose, CA 95117
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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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470 Apartments
1 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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Oliva Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oliva Apartments

975 Boynton AveSan Jose, CA 95117
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Hamilton Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hamilton Apartments

4680 Hamilton AveSan Jose, CA 95130
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Atherton Terrace
2 Bedroom Apartments

Atherton Terrace

4809 Atherton AveSan Jose, CA 95130

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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 Blue Hills Studio priced from $1,875. Rosa Crest Studio has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,895. Here are the most affordable Saratoga Creek apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Blue Hills StudioStudioStudio,1BA$1,875
Rosa Crest StudioStudioStudio,1BA$1,895
The Aegena ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,025
El Paseo de Saratoga Plaza, San Jose1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,095
4775 Atherton Ave1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,095
eaves West Valley405Studio,1BA$2,095
North Colonial House1B/1BA1BR,1BA$2,100
The Terrace Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2,195
Northlake Ambassador Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,195
Boynton Greens ApartmentsB31BR,1BA$2,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Saratoga Creek, CA

As of July 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Saratoga Creek area is the $3.07 price per square foot 2 Bedrooms D Model at City Gate at Cupertino in the in the Rancho Rinconada neighborhood starting from $3,410. The second greatest value Saratoga Creek apartment is the 2 Bed Model at Redwood Apartments starting at $2,595 with a $2.97 price per square foot in the Fruitvale 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.
City Gate at Cupertino2 Bedrooms D2BR,2BA$3.07
Redwood Apartments2 Bed1BR,1BA$2.97
3685 Cape Cod Ct, Unit 023685 Cape Cod Ct2BR,1BA$3.24
563 Troy Dr, Unit 3563 Troy Dr2BR,1BA$3.33
North Colonial House1B/1BA1BR,1BA$2.80
Prospect Corners*One Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.21
Oliva ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$3.31
The Terrace Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$3.30
Boynton Greens ApartmentsB31BR,1BA$3.33
El Paseo de Saratoga Plaza, San Jose1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.22

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Saratoga Creek, San Jose, CA

Ranked #129

Among neighborhoods in San Jose, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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!

Getting Around the Saratoga Creek Neighborhood in San Jose, CA

Walk Score®

79 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

79 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

40 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Saratoga Creek Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Saratoga Creek?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Saratoga Creek is under $2,195.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Saratoga Creek?

The cheapest apartment in Saratoga Creek is El Paseo de Saratoga Plaza, San Jose which is listed at $2,095, while the average apartment in Saratoga Creek costs $6,349.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Saratoga Creek?

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 1 regular apartments in Saratoga Creek that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.