
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Story Road Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,300 (58 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Story Road area of San Jose.


1619 Virginia Avenue

1334 Crucero

1344 Crucero Dr

2752 Kollmar Dr

1380 Carnelian Dr

1424 Carnelian Dr

1324 Crucero Dr

1339 Carnelian Dr

2245 Luz Ave
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39 Jose Figueres Ave

3035 Westboro Dr

1435 Carnelian Dr

1339 Crucero Dr

1351 Carnelian Dr

69-81 Jose Figueres Ave

2710-2718 Kollmar Dr

2177 Alum Rock Ave

1338 Crucero Dr

1379 Carnelian Dr
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2254 Luz Ave

1625 Virginia Ave

39-69 Jose Figueres Ave

24 N Jackson Ave

1371 Carnelian Dr

1388 Carnelian Dr

2237 Luz Ave

1332 Crucero Dr

207 S Sunset Ave

2201 Luz Ave
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3016-3018 Westboro Dr

Bela Rosa Mobile Home Park

456-458 Malabar Dr

2225 Luz Ave

1359 Carnelian Dr

241 S Jackson Ave

1610 Virginia Ave

2227 Berkeley Way

47-57 Jose Figueres Ave

2750 Florence Ave
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1550 Crucero Dr

2230-2232 Dobern Ave

1734 E William St

2481 Clyda Dr

451-453 S Capitol Ave

1797-1799 Virginia Ave

1780-1784 E William St

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Clayburn Apartments

Foxdale
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Story Road, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Story Road?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Story Road 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,250 | $2,250 | $2,250 |
| Story Road 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,612 | $2,404 | $2,821 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 58 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Story Road Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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Cheapest Available Story Road Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vela Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,250 |
| Foxdale | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2,423 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Story Road, CA
As of July 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Story Road area is the $3.34 price per square foot 2x1 Model at Foxdale in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $2,423. The second greatest value Story Road apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at Vela Apartments starting at $2,250 with a $4.60 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Story Road apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foxdale | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.34 |
| Vela Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.60 |
Expert Rental Resources
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.
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