
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Story Road Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,400 (58 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Story Road area of San Jose.


Vela Apartments

1619 Virginia Avenue

1334 Crucero

1344 Crucero Dr

2752 Kollmar Dr

1380 Carnelian Dr

1424 Carnelian Dr

1324 Crucero Dr

1339 Carnelian Dr
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2245 Luz Ave

39 Jose Figueres Ave

3035 Westboro Dr

1435 Carnelian Dr

1339 Crucero Dr

1351 Carnelian Dr

69-81 Jose Figueres Ave

2177 Alum Rock Ave

2710-2718 Kollmar Dr

1379 Carnelian Dr
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1338 Crucero Dr

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

2201 Luz Ave
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3016-3018 Westboro Dr

Bela Rosa Mobile Home Park

456-458 Malabar Dr

207 S Sunset Ave

2225 Luz Ave

1359 Carnelian Dr

241 S Jackson Ave

1610 Virginia Ave

2227 Berkeley Way

47-57 Jose Figueres Ave
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2750 Florence Ave

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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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 Studio Apartments | $1,437 | $1,437 | $1,437 |
| Story Road 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,292 | $2,190 | $2,318 |
| Story Road 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,727 | $2,539 | $2,775 |
| Story Road 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,043 | $2,650 | $3,201 |
| Story Road 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,559 | $3,559 | $3,559 |
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 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,437 |
| Foxdale | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,318 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Story Road, CA
As of February 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Story Road area is the $4.16 price per square foot 1x1 Model at Foxdale in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $2,318. The second greatest value Story Road apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at Vela Apartments starting at $2,190 with a $4.48 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 | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.16 |
| Vela Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.48 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Story Road Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Story Road?
The cheapest apartment in Story Road is Vela Apartments which is listed at $2,190, while the average apartment in Story Road costs $3,559.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Story Road?
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 14 regular apartments in Story Road 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 Story Road?
Cheap apartments in Story Road have an average cost of $2,492 which is $1,067 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Story Road.
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