Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Saratoga Creek Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $972 (77 Rentals)

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$2,975

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320 Auburn Way
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La Terraza
$3,338 - $4,650
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La Terraza

470 Saratoga AveSan Jose, CA 95129
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1137 Roewill Dr
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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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Roewill 1096
1 Bedroom Apartments

Roewill 1096

1096 Roewill DrSan Jose, CA 95117
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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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470 Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

470 Apartments

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

Colonial House South

435 Richfield DrSan Jose, CA 95129
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The Aegena Apartments
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The Aegena Apartments

1290 San Tomas Aquino RdSan Jose, CA 95117
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Oliva Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oliva Apartments

975 Boynton AveSan Jose, CA 95117

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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. North Colonial House has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed 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
Stevens CreekStudioStudio,1BA$972
North Colonial House1B/1BA - Medium1BR,1BA$1,895
Park KielyA21BR,1BA$2,145
eaves West Valley405Studio,1BA$2,210
Blue Hills StudioStudioStudio,1BA$2,250
Fountain ParkBirchStudio,1BA$2,349
Saratoga Savoy ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,395
Prospect Corners1 Bed/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,430
Paloma VistaBrisaStudio,1BA$2,541

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Saratoga Creek, CA

As of August 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Saratoga Creek area is the $4.35 price per square foot Plan 2C Model at Cupertino Park Center in the in the Sterling Square neighborhood starting from $5,160. The second greatest value Saratoga Creek apartment is the Plan A Model at Brookdale Apartments starting at $4,395 with a $4.19 price per square foot in the Loma Linda 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.
Cupertino Park CenterPlan 2C2BR,2BA$4.35
Brookdale ApartmentsPlan A2BR,1BA$4.19
Campbell West Apartments2x1.52BR,1.5BA$3.36
3685 Cape Cod Ct, Unit 043685 Cape Cod Ct2BR,1BA$3.05
La TerrazaAvila1BR,1BA$4.05
ReNew 4NinetyEightWestlake2BR,1BA$4.17
Prospect Corners1 Bed/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.47
Saratoga Savoy ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.42
North Colonial House1 Bedroom - S1BR,1BA$3.20
Stevens CreekStudioStudio ,1BA$2.28

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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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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 $2,541.

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

The cheapest apartment in Saratoga Creek is Stevens Creek which is listed at $1,036, while the average apartment in Saratoga Creek costs $3,290.

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

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