
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the St Leos Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $600 (90 Rentals)
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685 Locust St

430 Jerome St

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164 S 10th St

468 S 6th St

499 S 5th St

381 Shadow Run Dr

1 E Julian St, Unit 111

1 E Julian St, Unit 111

The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ Only
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875 Northrup St

232 N 8th St

Almaden

Glen Eyrie Apartments

Parkside Terrace

420 S Third St, Unit 32

630 N 16th St

2066 Fruitdale Ave, Unit 10

Cinnabar Commons

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The Colonnade Apartments
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240 Gifford Ave

Westwood Properties

Metropolitan Court Apartments

631 Jackson St

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Willow Park Apartments

Bascom Holiday Apartments

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1066 Sherwood Ave, Unit 4

463 Menker Ave

Willow Pointe
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Miraido Village

Miranda Village

Trestles Apartments

Page Street Studios

Pensione Esperanza

912 - 914 Delbert Way

Jeanne D ARC Manor

Lenzen Square - WAITLIST IS CLOSED

SRO-Apartment Building
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650 S 8th St

215 Oak St

122 Graham Avenue Apartments

Alvarado Park - 55+ Senior Housing

Metro Gardens

The Brooks House

515 E WiLL

162-164 Topeka Ave

603 S 1st St

Tamien Station
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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 | $2,849 | $1,450 | $3,685 |
| St Leos 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,384 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| St Leos 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,340 | $995 | $10,000+ |
| St Leos 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,183 | $1,610 | $8,946 |
| St Leos 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,527 | $1,060 | $5,811 |
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There are currently 90 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 2 Beds unit found at 27 North - Student Housing Apartments priced from $995. 164 S 10th St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,240. Here are the most affordable St Leos 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 |
| 164 S 10th St | 164 S 10th St | 1BR,4BA | $1,240 |
| The Franciscan | Room 8 | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ Only | Building A | 1BR,1BA | $1,594 |
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR,1BA | $1,680 |
| 39-0008 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
| 875 Northrup St | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| Almaden | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,812 |
| 79 N 10th St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,825 |
| Glen Eyrie Apartments | Glen Eyrie Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,870 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in St Leos, CA
As of June 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the St Leos area is the $3.18 price per square foot One Bedroom One Bath A2 Model at Willow Creek in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $2,735. The second greatest value St Leos apartment is the 55 S 6th St Model at Westwood Properties starting at $2,195 with a $2.58 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Creek | One Bedroom One Bath A2 | 1BR,1BA | $3.18 |
| Westwood Properties | 55 S 6th St | 1BR,1BA | $2.58 |
| 27 North - Student Housing Apartments | 2D Private Attached - Spring 2026 (Other) | 2BR,2BA | $2.19 |
| 716 North First Street | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $3.30 |
| 702 Vine St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $3.21 |
| Metropolitan Court Apartments | 4th Floor 1bed 1bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.14 |
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| Almaden | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.87 |
| The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ Only | Building A | 1BR,1BA | $2.66 |
| 39-0008 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $3.18 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
Our team of engineers and researchers is proud to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including St Leos, San Jose, and the greater San Jose area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
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 $1,870.
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 $15,125.
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 16 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 $338 which is $14,787 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in St Leos.
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