Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Sierra Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $2,000 (1 Rental)
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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 | $3,168 | $1,566 | $4,698 |
Sierra 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,866 | $1,759 | $6,576 |
Sierra 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,363 | $2,000 | $10,000+ |
Sierra 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,326 | $2,211 | $4,050 |
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Getting Around the Sierra Neighborhood in San Jose, CA
Walk Score®
71 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
66 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
57 / 100
Good Transit
Many 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 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 $2,622.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sierra?
The cheapest apartment in Sierra is Vela Apartments which is listed at $2,000, while the average apartment in Sierra costs $3,753.
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 1 regular apartments in Sierra that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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