
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Starbird Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $2,300 (56 Rentals)
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3689 Bridgeport Court

3682 Bridgeport Court

1092 Topaz Avenue

1136 Starbird Cir

1138 Starbird Cir

3860 Barker Dr

3843 Williams Rd

1303 San Tomas Aquino Pky

1142 Starbird Cor
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1119 Starbird Cir

3688 Waterbury Ct

3681 Bridgeport Ct

2693-3673 Waterbury Ct

1080 Topaz Ave

1134 Oakmont Drive Apartments

3688 Cape Cod Ct

3854 Barker Dr

990 Keltner Ave

1077 Topaz Ave
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3695-6395 Bridgeport Ct

3687 Waterbury Ct

3676 Waterbury Ct

1128-1130 Nottingham Pl

1131 Starbird Cor

1140 Starbird Cor

3682 Waterbury Ct

1062 Topaz Ave

1093-1095 Nottingham Pl

1012-1014 Nottingham Pl
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1060-1062 Nottingham Pl

3681 Waterbury Ct

3694 Waterbury Ct

3691 Cape Cod Ct

3696 Cape Cod Ct

1123 Starbird Cor

3823 Williams Rd

3844 Barker Dr

3835 Williams Rd

3675 Waterbury Ct
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1118 Oakmont Dr

3830 Barker Dr

1068 Topaz Ave

3682 Cape Cod Ct

1084-1086 Nottingham Pl

3693 Waterbury Ct

1125-1123 Topaz Ave

1128-1130 Topaz Ave

1115-1117 Welch Ave

1132-1136 Topaz Ave
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Starbird, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Starbird?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starbird 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,461 | $2,395 | $2,495 |
| Starbird 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,795 | $2,795 | $2,795 |
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Cheapest Available Starbird Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viva Apartments | 1x1LU | 1BR,1BA | $2,495 |
Beyond Campus: Finding Your Perfect San Jose Apartment in the Perfect Student Friendly Neighborhood
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Helpful Local Expert Guides

A Local Expert's Guide to the Top 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods for Renters in San Jose
Written by: Shannon Hilson
If you’ve spent much time in San Jose, you’ve likely heard it referred to as “the capital of Silicon Valley” a time or two, and with good reason. San Jose has it all when it comes to the modern California lifestyle and then some.

Beyond Campus: Finding Your Perfect San Jose Student Apartment and Neighborhood
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Sunny San Jose is so much more than just an incredible place to go to school, get an education, and prepare for the next chapter of your life.

Living and Working in San Jose: A Local Experts Guide to the Best Neighborhoods to Rent Near San Joses Top Employers
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San Jose is absolutely one of those places where your zip code and your job eventually wind up in a very serious relationship.
Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
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For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units
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Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.