
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Sierra Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,732 (61 Rentals)


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Peppertree Apartments

ReNew Twenty50

Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments

Parkside Terrace

144-148 S 33rd St

1200-1206 E Santa Clara St

275 La Pala Dr

175 Alexander Ave
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1625 Alum Rock Ave

2752 Kollmar Dr

2392 Mammoth Dr

254 Pamela Ave

1661 Alum Rock Ave

RR Apartments

351 N 26th St

2750 Mckee Rd

239 Montclair Ave

279 La Pala Dr
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2245 Luz Ave

868 Calhoun St

69-81 Jose Figueres Ave

1621 Alum Rock Ave

271 La Pala Dr

344-350 S 21st St

234 Pamela Ave

444 N 26th St

196 Gramercy Pl

Monte Vista Senior Affordable Apartments
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Shiraz Senior Apartments

Alum Rock Apartments

Villa Fairlane

Clayburn Apartments

Fairway Glen

Villa de Guadalupe

Foxdale

Pollard Plaza Apartment

Delano Apartments

Betty Ann Gardens
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Kings Crossing Apartments

Monte Alban Apartments

2748 Kollmar Dr

Villa Hermosa

Rosedale

Little Portugal

Belovida at Newbury Park 55+ Senior Community

Arbor Terraces

Jackson Place Apartments

Sojo Apartments
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Sierra, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sierra?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra Studio Apartments | $2,250 | $1,437 | $2,541 |
Sierra 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,796 | $1,732 | $3,569 |
| Sierra 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,059 | $2,395 | $4,039 |
| Sierra 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,807 | $2,807 | $2,807 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sierra Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Sierra?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Sierra is under $2,850.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sierra?
The cheapest apartment in Sierra is Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments which is listed at $1,732, while the average apartment in Sierra costs $3,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sierra?
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 7 regular apartments in Sierra that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
Expert Rental Resources
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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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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington
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