
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the St Leos Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $600 (89 Rentals)
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362 N 7th St

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163 Gifford Ave, Unit D, Unit D

468 S 6th St

430 Jerome St

125 Laurel Grove Ln

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164 S 10th St

179 Cahill Park Dr

The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ Only

471 N San Pedro St
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191 N 9th St

960 S 6th St, Unit 1

52 Cleveland Ave, Unit 2

99 S 14th St, Unit 15

232 N 8th St

875 Northrup St

Vintage Tower

Almaden

Glen Eyrie Apartments

1012 Pacific Ave, Unit 1012 Pacific Avenue, Unit 1012 Pacific Avenue
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S. 3rd

Parkside Terrace

617 S 9th St

777 State St

295 Stonegate Cir, Unit Perfectly Located, Unit Perfectly Located

Cinnabar Commons

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240 Gifford Ave

1776 Apartments

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Westwood Properties
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439 S 4th St, Unit 23

Willow Pointe

Delmas Park

Miraido Village

Miranda Village

Trestles Apartments

Page Street Studios

Pensione Esperanza

912 - 914 Delbert Way

Jeanne D ARC Manor
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Lenzen Square - WAITLIST IS CLOSED

SRO-Apartment Building

650 S 8th St

215 Oak St

122 Graham Avenue Apartments

Alvarado Park - 55+ Senior Housing

Metro Gardens

The Brooks House

515 E WiLL

603 S 1st St
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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 | $2,827 | $1,450 | $3,685 |
| St Leos 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,317 | $976 | $9,081 |
| St Leos 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,200 | $995 | $8,460 |
| St Leos 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,175 | $2,789 | $6,485 |
| St Leos 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,205 | $1,655 | $5,811 |
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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 Summercrest Villas priced from $976. 27 North - Student Housing Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable St Leos apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summercrest Villas | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $976 |
| 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 |
| 1055 Vermont | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| 875 Northrup St | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| Arcadia Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in St Leos, CA
As of May 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the St Leos area is the $3.03 price per square foot Plan 3 Model at Scotia Apartments in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,381. The second greatest value St Leos apartment is the 55 S 6th 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotia Apartments | Plan 3 | 2BR,2BA | $3.03 |
| Westwood Properties | 55 S 6th | 1BR,1BA | $2.58 |
| 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 |
| Arcadia Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.57 |
| Metropolitan Court Apartments | 1 st 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 |
| Summercrest Villas | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
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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 $1,800.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in St Leos?
The cheapest apartment in St Leos is Summercrest Villas which is listed at $976, while the average apartment in St Leos costs $17,565.
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 46 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 $436 which is $17,129 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in St Leos.
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