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Sheman Oaks, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Sheman Oaks Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sheman Oaks area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at 88 Saratoga Avenue Apartments priced from $1,004. The Grove has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,050. Here are the most affordable Sheman Oaks apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
88 Saratoga Avenue ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,004
The GroveBungalowStudio,1BA$2,050
The Colonnade ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,075
Pruneyard ApartmentsHardwood Floor 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,200
The Greenery Apartment HomesAspen1BR,1BA$2,245

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sheman Oaks, CA

As of January 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sheman Oaks area is the $3.01 price per square foot Fifth Ave-Remodel Model at Central Park Apartments in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,375. The second greatest value Sheman Oaks apartment is the 2 Beds, 2 Baths Model at The Franciscan starting at $3,425 with a $3.43 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sheman Oaks apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Central Park ApartmentsFifth Ave-Remodel3BR,2BA$3.01
The Franciscan2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$3.43
Mosaic ApartmentsPlan 11BR,1BA$3.29
Willow Creekwc_A2DR1BR,1BA$3.23
Normandy Park1x1rw1BR,1BA$3.29
Westwood Properties55 S 6th1BR,1BA$3.13
Neo on First1 BR 1 BA - Unfurnished1BR,1BA$3.37
Villa TorinoThe Roma BMR1BR,1BA$3.32
Pruneyard ApartmentsBasic 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.14
88 Saratoga Avenue ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.38

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, 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 our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sheman Oaks Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Sheman Oaks?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Sheman Oaks is under $2,440.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sheman Oaks?

The cheapest apartment in Sheman Oaks is 88 Saratoga Avenue Apartments which is listed at $1,071, while the average apartment in Sheman Oaks costs $6,574.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sheman Oaks?

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 55 regular apartments in Sheman Oaks 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 Sheman Oaks?

Cheap apartments in Sheman Oaks have an average cost of $703 which is $5,871 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sheman Oaks.

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