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Pensione Esperanza
598 Columbia AveSan Jose, CA 95126
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399 Blossom Hill Rd
San JoseCA95123
333 Page St
San JoseCA95126
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Atrium Garden
1536 Kerley DrSan Jose, CA 95112
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Vitalia Apartments
3090 S Bascom AveSan Jose, CA 95124
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Park West Apartments
1800 Bradford WaySan Jose, CA 95124
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Alvarado Park - 55+ Senior Housing
237 Race StSan Jose, CA 95126
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232 N 8th St
232 N 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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231 Laumer Ave, Unit The Sage Boho
231 Laumer AveSan Jose, CA 95127
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875 Northrup St
875 Northrup StSan Jose, CA 95126
440 S 10th St
San JoseCA95112
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Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments
399 East CtSan Jose, CA 95116
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Del Coronado Apartments
5255 Camden AveSan Jose, CA 95124
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1197 Lick AveSan Jose, CA 95110
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3975 Seven Trees BlvdSan Jose, CA 95111
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The Village at Willow Glen
465 Willow Glen WaySan Jose, CA 95125
675 Hamline St
San JoseCA95110
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3317 Kuykendall PlSan Jose, CA 95148
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1930 Almaden RdSan Jose, CA 95125
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Belovida at Newbury Park 55+ Senior Community
1777 Newbury Park DrSan Jose, CA 95133
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South San Jose, San Jose, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South San Jose?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South San Jose Studio Apartments | $2,991 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
| South San Jose 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,362 | $1,728 | $7,940 |
| South San Jose 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,162 | $2,250 | $10,000+ |
| South San Jose 3 Bedroom Apartments | $8,647 | $2,390 | $10,000+ |
| South San Jose 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,882 | $5,332 | $6,432 |
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There are currently 93 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South San Jose Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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Cheapest Available South San Jose Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the South San Jose area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Pensione Esperanza priced from $1,200. Page Street Studios has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,234. Here are the most affordable South San Jose apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Pensione Esperanza | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| Page Street Studios | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,234 |
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR,1BA | $1,680 |
| The Dudley Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,687 |
| Vitalia Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,696 |
| Park West Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,725 |
| 875 Northrup St | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,759 |
| Surrey Square Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,795 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South San Jose, CA
As of August 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the South San Jose area is the $2.70 price per square foot 421 N 13th St Model at 421 N 13th St, Unit House in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $7,999. The second greatest value South San Jose apartment is the 4th Floor Model at Mesa Terrace starting at $2,825 with a $2.33 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South San Jose apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 421 N 13th St, Unit House | 421 N 13th St | 6BR,6BA | $2.70 |
| Mesa Terrace | 4th Floor | 3BR,2BA | $2.33 |
| 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 |
| 1582 Crucero Dr, Unit 4 | 1582 Crucero Dr | 2BR,1BA | $2.76 |
| Arcadia Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.58 |
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.64 |
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Our team of engineers and researchers compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across California including South San Jose, San Jose, and the greater San Jose area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South San Jose Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South San Jose?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South San Jose is under $1,795.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South San Jose?
The cheapest apartment in South San Jose is 515 E WiLL which is listed at $1,680, while the average apartment in South San Jose costs $7,999.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South San Jose?
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 71 regular apartments in South San Jose 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 South San Jose?
Cheap apartments in South San Jose have an average cost of $254 which is $7,745 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South San Jose.
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A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.