
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sierra Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,200 (19 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Sierra area of San Jose.


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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 |
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Sierra Studio Apartments | $3,051 | $1,566 | $4,623 |
Sierra 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,524 | $1,759 | $6,905 |
Sierra 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,946 | $2,000 | $10,000+ |
Sierra 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,323 | $2,211 | $4,200 |
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There are currently 19 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Sierra Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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Cheapest Available Sierra Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sierra area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Vela Apartments priced from $1,566. Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,759. Here are the most affordable Sierra apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Vela Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,566 |
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,759 |
Westwood Properties | 55 S 6th | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
Villa Fairlane | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
Valley West Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,070 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sierra, CA
As of June 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sierra area is the $2.16 price per square foot MODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY Model at Stonebridge Apartments in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $2,590. The second greatest value Sierra apartment is the 2bed 1bath Model at Sedona Apartments starting at $2,635 with a $2.44 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sierra apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Stonebridge Apartments | MODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY | 2BR,2BA | $2.16 |
Sedona Apartments | 2bed 1bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.44 |
Villa de Guadalupe | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.62 |
1298 Shortridge Ave, Unit B | 1298 Shortridge Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.80 |
Aviara | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $3.59 |
Country Club Villa | 2 Bed 2 Bath Downstairs | 2BR,2BA | $3.18 |
Peppertree Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $3.32 |
862 Jeanne Ave, Unit 2 | 862 Jeanne Ave | 2BR,1BA | $3.20 |
Fairway Glen | 1 BED 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $3.69 |
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.64 |
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 $2,618.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sierra?
The cheapest apartment in Sierra is Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments which is listed at $1,759, while the average apartment in Sierra costs $3,659.
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.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Sierra?
Cheap apartments in Sierra have an average cost of $338 which is $3,321 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sierra.
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