Cheap Homes for Rent in Sierra Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $900 (8 Rentals)

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property at 681 S 13th St

$2,495 - $4,495

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

Available Apr 13

681 S 13th St

San JoseCA95112

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vela ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,437
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,732
625 S 11th St1/11BR,1BA$1,975

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Foxdale4x1.54BR,1.5BA$2.84
Country Club Villa2 Bed 2 Bath Downstairs2BR,2BA$3.41
Fairway Glen1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$3.69
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.60
Sofi Berryessa1 Bedroom B1BR,1BA$4.55
ReNew Twenty50McKee1BR,1BA$4.51
Aviara1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.56
Parkside Terrace1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.37
625 S 11th St1/11BR,1BA$3.95
Vela Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.48

Frequently Asked Questions about Sierra

What type of rentals are currently available in Sierra?

There are currently 360 Apartments for Rent in Sierra, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,437 to $4,039. There are also 18 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Sierra ranging from $980 to $4,750.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Sierra?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Sierra ranges from $980 to $4,750 with an average monthly rent of $3,331.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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