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Country Club Villa
3246 Cortese CirSan Jose, CA 95127
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1700 Newbury Park DrSan Jose, CA 95133
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2811 McKee RdSan Jose, CA 95127
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2050 McKee RdSan Jose, CA 95116
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Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments
399 East CtSan Jose, CA 95116
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Parkside Terrace
463 Wooster AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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Mission Grove
259 N Capitol AveSan Jose, CA 95127
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1334 Crucero
1334 Crucero DrSan Jose, CA 95122
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1081 Appian Lane
1081 Appian LnSan Jose, CA 95116
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1066 Appian Ln
1066 Appian LnSan Jose, CA 95116
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1137 Appian Lane
1137 Appian LnSan Jose, CA 95116
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1105 Appian Lane
1105 Appian LnSan Jose, CA 95116
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1051 Appian Lane
1051 Appian LnSan Jose, CA 95116
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1063 Appian Lane
1063 Appian LnSan Jose, CA 95116
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654 Macredes Avenue
654 Macredes AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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1075 Appian Lane
1075 Appian LnSan Jose, CA 95116
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1619 Virginia Avenue
1619 Virginia AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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144-148 S 33rd St
144-148 S 33rd StSan Jose, CA 95116
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1200-1206 E Santa Clara St
1200-1206 E Santa Clara StSan Jose, CA 95116
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Onyx by Pulte Homes
1855 Dobbin DrSan Jose, CA 95133
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581 Avalani Ave
581 Avalani AveSan Jose, CA 95133
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373-381 Gloria Ave
373-381 Gloria AveSan Jose, CA 95127
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587 Avalani Ave
587 Avalani AveSan Jose, CA 95133
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1661 Alum Rock Ave
1661 Alum Rock AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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1509 Mount Herman Dr
1509 Mount Herman DrSan Jose, CA 95127
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1435 Carnelian Dr
1435 Carnelian DrSan Jose, CA 95122
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254 Pamela Ave
254 Pamela AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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RR Apartments
556 S 11th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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1351 Carnelian Dr
1351 Carnelian DrSan Jose, CA 95122
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351 N 26th St
351 N 26th StSan Jose, CA 95116
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2750 Mckee Rd
2750 Mckee RdSan Jose, CA 95127
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239 Montclair Ave
239 Montclair AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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1415 Tami Lee Dr
1415 Tami Lee DrSan Jose, CA 95122
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3035 Westboro Dr
3035 Westboro DrSan Jose, CA 95127
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1077 E San Fernando St
1077 E San Fernando StSan Jose, CA 95116
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279 La Pala Dr
279 La Pala DrSan Jose, CA 95127
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2245 Luz Ave
2245 Luz AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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39 Jose Figueres Ave
39 Jose Figueres AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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2392 Mammoth Dr
2392 Mammoth DrSan Jose, CA 95116
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1339 Carnelian Dr
1339 Carnelian DrSan Jose, CA 95122
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1324 Crucero Dr
1324 Crucero DrSan Jose, CA 95122
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1380 Carnelian Dr
1380 Carnelian DrSan Jose, CA 95122
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2752 Kollmar Dr
2752 Kollmar DrSan Jose, CA 95127
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1344 Crucero Dr
1344 Crucero DrSan Jose, CA 95122
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1625 Alum Rock Ave
1625 Alum Rock AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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1339 Crucero Dr
1339 Crucero DrSan Jose, CA 95122
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175 Alexander Ave
175 Alexander AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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1855 Luby Dr
1855 Luby DrSan Jose, CA 95133
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484 Nordyke Dr
484 Nordyke DrSan Jose, CA 95127
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275 La Pala Dr
275 La Pala DrSan Jose, CA 95127
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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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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 $1,437. Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,732. Here are the most affordable Sierra apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vela Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,437 |
| Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,732 |
| 625 S 11th St | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,975 |
| Parkside Terrace | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,980 |
| LINQ | S1 Income Protected | Studio,1BA | $2,496 |
| Fairway Glen | 1 BED 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $2,618 |
| Sofi Berryessa | 1 Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $2,661 |
| Aviara | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,765 |
| Foxdale | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2,775 |
| Country Club Villa | 2 Bed 2 Bath Upstairs | 2BR,2BA | $2,850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sierra, CA
As of April 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sierra area is the $2.84 price per square foot 4x1.5 Model at Foxdale in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,559. The second greatest value Sierra apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Downstairs Model at Country Club Villa starting at $3,000 with a $3.41 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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| Foxdale | 4x1.5 | 4BR,1.5BA | $2.84 |
| Country Club Villa | 2 Bed 2 Bath Downstairs | 2BR,2BA | $3.41 |
| Fairway Glen | 1 BED 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $3.69 |
| Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| Sofi Berryessa | 1 Bedroom B | 1BR,1BA | $4.55 |
| ReNew Twenty50 | McKee | 1BR,1BA | $4.51 |
| Aviara | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.56 |
| Parkside Terrace | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.37 |
| 625 S 11th St | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.95 |
| Vela Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.48 |
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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