
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Spartan Keyes Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $600 (82 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Spartan Keyes area of San Jose.


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Foundry Commons

Neo on First

SPARQ

Windy Hill Apartments

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135 E Reed St, Unit 135, Unit 135

Brickyard Place

Metro Gardens

620 S 3rd St

110 Graham Ave
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601 S 9th St

494 S 6th St

1061 S Almaden Ave

581 S 8th St

565 S 6th St

The Victorian

80 E Virginia St

852 S 3rd St

829 S 3rd St

545 S 5th St
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460-466 S 6th St

630 S 8th St

South Sixth Apartments

562 S 6th St

Crestwood Maror

630 S 5th St

593 S 6th St

666 S 5th St

594 S 6th St

741 S 3rd St
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694 S 2nd St

1168 S 6th St

718 S 2nd St

415 S 5th St

134 W Virginia St

560 S 7th St

752 S 9th St

528 S 7th St

128 East Reed

629 S 2nd St
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520 S 3rd St

Marina Apartments

1134 S 6th St

751 S 3rd St

754 S 3rd St

706 S 2nd St

1198 S 12th St

1024 S 10th St

452 S 3rd St
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Spartan Keyes, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Spartan Keyes?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spartan Keyes Studio Apartments | $2,646 | $2,535 | $2,720 |
| Spartan Keyes 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,179 | $1,650 | $4,390 |
| Spartan Keyes 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,415 | $2,625 | $4,775 |
| Spartan Keyes 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,280 | $4,280 | $4,280 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 82 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Spartan Keyes Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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Cheapest Available Spartan Keyes Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Spartan Keyes area of San Jose, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Windy Hill Apartments priced from $2,495. Neo on First has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,695. Here are the most affordable Spartan Keyes apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windy Hill Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,495 |
| Neo on First | 1 BR 1 BA - Unfurnished | 1BR,1BA | $2,695 |
| The Fay | 1BR-"C" | 1BR,1BA | $3,570 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Spartan Keyes, CA
As of May 08, 2026 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 Two Bedroom Model at Windy Hill Apartments starting at $2,495 with a $4.26 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neo on First | 1 BR 1 BA - Unfurnished | 1BR,1BA | $3.37 |
| Windy Hill Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $4.26 |
| The Fay | 1BR- "A" | 1BR,1BA | $7.45 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Spartan Keyes Apartments
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 $4,280.
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 1 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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