
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Spartan Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $500 (32 Rentals)
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67 S 8th St

516 Martha St

Westwood Properties

S. 3rd

Paseo Senter

Jeanne D ARC Manor

650 S 8th St
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Bella Castello

122 Graham Avenue Apartments

Metro Gardens

611 S 8th St

515 E WiLL

603 S 1st St

Tamien Station
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Fourth St. Apartments

Metro Gardens

357 Willow St

Reed Apartments

742 S. 9th St. Apartments

Shiraz Senior Apartments
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The Ruckers Mansion

Metro Station

Ashworth Apartments

Fourth Street Apartments

670-686 S. 8th

625 S 11th St

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 | $2,520 | $1,400 | $3,079 |
| Spartan 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,053 | $1,195 | $6,750 |
| Spartan 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,809 | $995 | $8,500 |
| Spartan 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,051 | $1,610 | $5,153 |
| Spartan 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,471 | $1,060 | $1,655 |
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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 2 Beds unit found at 27 North - Student Housing Apartments priced from $995. The Franciscan has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here are the most affordable Spartan apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 North - Student Housing Apartments | 2B Shared Attached - Fall 2026 (Other) | 2BR,2BA | $995 |
| The Franciscan | Room 14 | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR,1BA | $1,680 |
| Westwood Properties | 55 S 6th | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
| 702 Vine St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2,300 |
| The Colonnade Apartments | Medium Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,386 |
| 143 W Reed St | Remodeled 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,495 |
| Vintage Tower | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,508 |
| SPARQ | Studio A2 | Studio,1BA | $2,870 |
| The Ryden | A8 | 1BR,1BA | $3,341 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Spartan, CA
As of August 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Spartan area is the $3.05 price per square foot Plan 2P + Den Model at 360 Residences in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $5,559. The second greatest value Spartan apartment is the Plan 2B Townhome Model at 101 San Fernando starting at $4,577 with a $3.86 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 2P + Den | 2BR,2.5BA | $3.05 |
| 101 San Fernando | Plan 2B Townhome | 2BR,2BA | $3.86 |
| The Ryden | B7 | 2BR,2BA | $4.13 |
| 27 North - Student Housing Apartments | 2D Private Attached - Fall 2026 (SJSU) | 2BR,2BA | $2.19 |
| 702 Vine St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2.95 |
| The Pierce | Plan E | 1BR,1BA | $4.51 |
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| 143 W Reed St | Remodeled 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.84 |
| Vintage Tower | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $4.82 |
| Westwood Properties | 55 S 6th | Studio ,1BA | $3.79 |
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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 $3,341.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Spartan?
The cheapest apartment in Spartan is 515 E WiLL which is listed at $1,680, while the average apartment in Spartan costs $3,026.
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 10 regular apartments in Spartan 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 Spartan?
Cheap apartments in Spartan have an average cost of $733 which is $2,293 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Spartan.
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