Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Shadow Crest Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $900 (12 Rentals)

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Oak Tree Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Tree Village

100 Branham Ln ESan Jose, CA 95111
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Shadow Crest, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Shadow Crest Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Shadow Crest area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Blossom Valley Senior Apartments priced from $995. Orchard Glen has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,749. Here are the most affordable Shadow Crest apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Blossom Valley Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$995
Orchard GlenStudio - 60%Studio,1BA$1,749
The Woods ApartmentsSycamoreStudio,1BA$1,965
Blossom Oaks ApartmentsSpringwell1BR,1BA$2,050
Thornbridge ApartmentsThe BridgescapeStudio,1BA$2,111

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shadow Crest, CA

As of October 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Shadow Crest area is the $3.03 price per square foot Il Venetian Model at Villa Veneto at Palm Valley in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,259. The second greatest value Shadow Crest apartment is the C3A Model at Bell Almaden starting at $4,301 with a $3.34 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Shadow Crest apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Villa Veneto at Palm ValleyIl Venetian3BR,2BA$3.03
Bell AlmadenC3A3BR,3BA$3.34
Blossom HillLarge 3 Bed 1.5 Bath3BR,1.5BA$3.00
5638 Hoffman Ct, Unit 35638 Hoffman Ct2BR,1BA$2.78
Bella VillagioBella Vita2BR,1BA$3.23
Orchard Park ApartmentsCherrybrook2BR,2BA$3.35
Rosewalk Apartment HomesResidence 1 Luxury1BR,1BA$3.30
Avalon Willow Glen8081BR,1BA$3.32
Palma Sorrento at Palm ValleyLa Spezia1BR,1BA$3.49
Blossom Valley Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.53

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Shadow Crest, San Jose, CA

Ranked #173

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Shadow Crest Neighborhood in San Jose, CA

Walk Score®

66 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

75 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

43 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Shadow Crest Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Shadow Crest?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Shadow Crest is under $2,499.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Shadow Crest?

The cheapest apartment in Shadow Crest is Orchard Glen which is listed at $1,927, while the average apartment in Shadow Crest costs $10,200.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Shadow Crest?

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 8 regular apartments in Shadow Crest that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Shadow Crest?

Cheap apartments in Shadow Crest have an average cost of $395 which is $9,805 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Shadow Crest.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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