
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Spartan Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $600 (32 Rentals)
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Vintage Tower

109 Duane St

511-523 E Reed St

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The Colonnade Apartments

625 S 11th St

Willow Pointe

Paseo Senter
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Jeanne D ARC Manor

650 S 8th St

215 Oak St

Bella Castello

122 Graham Avenue Apartments

Metro Gardens

515 E WiLL

603 S 1st St
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Tamien Station

150 Graham Avenue Apartments

Fourth St. Apartments

Metro Gardens

357 Willow Street

Reed Apartments

39-0008

742 S. 9th St. Apartments
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The Ruckers Mansion

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Metro Station

Fourth Street Apartments

670-686 S. 8th

134 Graham

142 and 150 Graham
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Spartan, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Spartan?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spartan Studio Apartments | $2,714 | $1,450 | $3,695 |
| Spartan 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,075 | $1,240 | $4,390 |
| Spartan 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,169 | $2,495 | $6,014 |
| Spartan 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,998 | $2,895 | $5,101 |
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Cheapest Available Spartan Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Spartan area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 164 S 10th St priced from $1,240. The Franciscan has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,450. Here are the most affordable Spartan apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 164 S 10th St | 164 S 10th St | 1BR,4BA | $1,240 |
| The Franciscan | Room 8 | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| 215 Oak St | williams home | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR,1BA | $1,680 |
| 39-0008 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
| 625 S 11th St | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,975 |
| The Colonnade Apartments | Medium Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,009 |
| 101 San Fernando | Plan SC | Studio,1BA | $2,429 |
| Windy Hill Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,495 |
| Polaris Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,495 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Spartan, CA
As of March 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Spartan area is the $3.11 price per square foot Plan 2A Model at 360 Residences in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,859. The second greatest value Spartan apartment is the 2D Private Attached - Spring 2026 (Other) Model at 27 North - Student Housing Apartments starting at $1,850 with a $2.19 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Spartan apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 360 Residences | Plan 2A | 2BR,2BA | $3.11 |
| 27 North - Student Housing Apartments | 2D Private Attached - Spring 2026 (Other) | 2BR,2BA | $2.19 |
| Westwood Properties | 55 S 6th | 1BR,1BA | $3.24 |
| Neo on First | 1 BR 1 BA - Unfurnished | 1BR,1BA | $3.37 |
| 33 South Third | 1/1 2nd Street | 1BR,1BA | $3.55 |
| Foundry Commons | B2.1 (1x1) | 1BR,1BA | $3.45 |
| Polaris Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.67 |
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| 215 Oak St | williams home | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| 39-0008 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $3.36 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Spartan Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Spartan?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Spartan is under $2,495.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Spartan?
The cheapest apartment in Spartan is 164 S 10th St which is listed at $1,240, while the average apartment in Spartan costs $3,998.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Spartan?
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 19 regular apartments in Spartan that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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