Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Spartan Keyes Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $600 (83 Rentals)

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Brickyard Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brickyard Place

1060 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Metro Gardens
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Metro Gardens

420 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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601 S 9th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

601 S 9th St

601 S 9th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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110 Graham Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

110 Graham Ave

110 Graham AveSan Jose, CA 95110
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620 S 3rd St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

620 S 3rd St

620 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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494 S 6th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

494 S 6th St

494 S 6th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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1061 S Almaden Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1061 S Almaden Ave

1061 S Almaden AveSan Jose, CA 95110
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581 S 8th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

581 S 8th St

581 S 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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545 S 5th St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

545 S 5th St

545 S 5th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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630 S 8th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

630 S 8th St

630 S 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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460-466 S 6th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

460-466 S 6th St

460-466 S 6th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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The Victorian
Studio Apartments

The Victorian

731 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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80 E Virginia St
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

80 E Virginia St

80 E Virginia StSan Jose, CA 95112
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852 S 3rd St
Studio Apartments

852 S 3rd St

852 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112

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829 S 3rd St
Studio Apartments

829 S 3rd St

829 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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565 S 6th St
Studio Apartments

565 S 6th St

565 S 6th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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128 East Reed
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

128 East Reed

128 E Reed StSan Jose, CA 95112
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666 S 5th St
Studio Apartments

666 S 5th St

666 S 5th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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741 S 3rd St
Studio Apartments

741 S 3rd St

741 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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694 S 2nd St
Studio Apartments

694 S 2nd St

694 S 2nd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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1168 S 6th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1168 S 6th St

1168 S 6th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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718 S 2nd St
Studio Apartments

718 S 2nd St

718 S 2nd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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415 S 5th St
Studio Apartments

415 S 5th St

415 S 5th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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134 W Virginia St
1 Bedroom Apartments

134 W Virginia St

134 W Virginia StSan Jose, CA 95110

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560 S 7th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

560 S 7th St

560 S 7th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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752 S 9th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

752 S 9th St

752 S 9th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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528 S 7th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

528 S 7th St

528 S 7th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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562 S 6th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

562 S 6th St

562 S 6th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Crestwood Maror
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Crestwood Maror

643 S 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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630 S 5th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

630 S 5th St

630 S 5th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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594 S 6th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

594 S 6th St

594 S 6th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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593 S 6th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

593 S 6th St

593 S 6th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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452 S 3rd St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

452 S 3rd St

452 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112

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561 S 7th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

561 S 7th St

561 S 7th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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738 S 10th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

738 S 10th St

738 S 10th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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1020 Almaden Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1020 Almaden Ave

1020 Almaden AveSan Jose, CA 95110
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520 S 3rd St
Studio Apartments

520 S 3rd St

520 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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1134 S 6th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1134 S 6th St

1134 S 6th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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751 S 3rd St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

751 S 3rd St

751 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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754 S 3rd St
Studio Apartments

754 S 3rd St

754 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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706 S 2nd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

706 S 2nd St

706 S 2nd StSan Jose, CA 95112

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Spartan Keyes, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Spartan Keyes Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Spartan Keyes area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at The Fay San Jose priced from $2,440. Windy Hill Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,495. Here are the most affordable Spartan Keyes apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Fay San JoseStudio B (faSTBM)Studio,1BA$2,440
Windy Hill ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,495
SPARQStudio A2Studio,1BA$2,630
Neo on First1 BR 1 BA - Unfurnished1BR,1BA$2,695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Spartan Keyes, CA

As of December 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Spartan Keyes area is the $3.37 price per square foot 1 BR 1 BA - Unfurnished Model at Neo on First in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $2,695. The second greatest value Spartan Keyes apartment is the 91 Virginia E St Model at 91 Virginia E St, Unit 4 starting at $1,900 with a $3.17 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Spartan Keyes apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Neo on First1 BR 1 BA - Unfurnished1BR,1BA$3.37
91 Virginia E St, Unit 491 Virginia E St1BR,1BA$3.17
Windy Hill ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$4.26
SPARQStudio A2Studio ,1BA$4.99
The Fay San JoseStudio B (faSTBM)Studio ,1BA$6.67

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Going to college in San Jose? Our local expert gives you the inside scoop on the best neighborhoods to live near Near SJSU, SCU, SJCC, and EVC

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Spartan Keyes, San Jose, CA

Ranked #333

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Spartan Keyes Neighborhood in San Jose, CA

Walk Score®

83 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

89 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

53 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Spartan Keyes Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Spartan Keyes?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Spartan Keyes is under $2,695.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Spartan Keyes?

The cheapest apartment in Spartan Keyes is Neo on First which is listed at $2,695, while the average apartment in Spartan Keyes costs $3,770.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Spartan Keyes?

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 2 regular apartments in Spartan Keyes that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

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A Local Expert's Guide to the Top 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods for Renters in San Jose

Written by: Shannon Hilson

If you’ve spent much time in San Jose, you’ve likely heard it referred to as “the capital of Silicon Valley” a time or two, and with good reason. San Jose has it all when it comes to the modern California lifestyle and then some.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!