
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the St Leos Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $600 (63 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the St Leos area of San Jose.


Pensione Esperanza

598 Columbia Ave

1060 S Third St

694 S Second St

The Village at Willow Glen

The Kelsey Ayer Station

232 N 8th St

875 Northrup St
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109 Duane St

Glen Eyrie Apartments

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The Colonnade Apartments

511-523 E Reed St

52 Cleveland Ave

515 E William St

625 S 11th St

Parkside Terrace

219 E St John St

Willow Pointe
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Miranda Village

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Page Street Studios

912 - 914 Delbert Way

Jeanne D ARC Manor

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SRO-Apartment Building

650 S 8th St
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215 Oak St

122 Graham Avenue Apartments

Alvarado Park - 55+ Senior Housing

Metro Gardens

The Brooks House

603 S 1st St

162-164 Topeka Ave

Tamien Station

150 Graham Avenue Apartments

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Fourth St. Apartments

357 Willow St

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Metro Gardens

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Arcadia Apartments

Reed Apartments

39-0008

First Street Manor
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St Leos, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in St Leos?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Leos Studio Apartments | $2,812 | $1,250 | $3,865 |
| St Leos 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,331 | $1,240 | $8,249 |
| St Leos 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,304 | $2,205 | $10,000+ |
| St Leos 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,361 | $2,895 | $6,669 |
| St Leos 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,888 | $4,899 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 63 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the St Leos Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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Cheapest Available St Leos Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the St Leos area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 164 S 10th St priced from $1,240. Pensione Esperanza has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here are the most affordable St Leos 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 |
| Pensione Esperanza | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
| The Franciscan | Room 8 | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| 215 Oak St | williams home | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| The Village at Willow Glen | Building A | 1BR,1BA | $1,594 |
| The Kelsey Ayer Station | 50% AMI Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,706 |
| 1055 Vermont | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
| 875 Northrup St | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| 784 Nevin Way | 784 Nevin | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| 39-0008 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in St Leos, CA
As of March 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the St Leos area is the $3.06 price per square foot Plan 2A Model at 360 Residences in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,799. The second greatest value St Leos apartment is the B01 Model at Vespaio starting at $3,646 with a $3.21 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for St Leos apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 360 Residences | Plan 2A | 2BR,2BA | $3.06 |
| Vespaio | B01 | 2BR,2BA | $3.21 |
| Marquis | Plan 2C | 2BR,2BA | $3.14 |
| 27 North - Student Housing Apartments | 2D Private Attached - Spring 2026 (Other) | 2BR,2BA | $2.19 |
| Redwood Seniors of Willow Glen - 55+ | Sequoia | 2BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| 784 Nevin Way | 784 Nevin | 1BR,1BA | $2.19 |
| Villa Torino | The Roma BMR | 1BR,1BA | $3.19 |
| Metropolitan Court Apartments | 1 st Floor 1Bed 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.14 |
| The Village at Willow Glen | Building A | 1BR,1BA | $2.66 |
| 215 Oak St | williams home | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap St Leos Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in St Leos?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in St Leos is under $1,850.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in St Leos?
The cheapest apartment in St Leos is 164 S 10th St which is listed at $1,240, while the average apartment in St Leos costs $6,400.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in St Leos?
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 53 regular apartments in St Leos 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 St Leos?
Cheap apartments in St Leos have an average cost of $516 which is $5,884 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in St Leos.
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