Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Story Road Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,200 (33 Rentals)

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Clayburn Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clayburn Apartments

67 N Jackson AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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Villa de Guadalupe
1 Bedroom Apartments

Villa de Guadalupe

2151 Plaza De GuadalupeSan Jose, CA 95116
Senior Living
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Pollard Plaza Apartment
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Pollard Plaza Apartment

1150 Mclaughlin AveSan Jose, CA 95122
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2752 Kollmar Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2752 Kollmar Dr

2752 Kollmar DrSan Jose, CA 95127
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Monte Alban Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Monte Alban Apartments

1324 Santee DrSan Jose, CA 95122
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1344 Crucero Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

1344 Crucero Dr

1344 Crucero DrSan Jose, CA 95122
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1339 Carnelian Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

1339 Carnelian Dr

1339 Carnelian DrSan Jose, CA 95122
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2245 Luz Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2245 Luz Ave

2245 Luz AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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1435 Carnelian Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

1435 Carnelian Dr

1435 Carnelian DrSan Jose, CA 95122

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1339 Crucero Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

1339 Crucero Dr

1339 Crucero DrSan Jose, CA 95122
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3035 Westboro Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

3035 Westboro Dr

3035 Westboro DrSan Jose, CA 95127
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1351 Carnelian Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

1351 Carnelian Dr

1351 Carnelian DrSan Jose, CA 95122
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1324 Crucero Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

1324 Crucero Dr

1324 Crucero DrSan Jose, CA 95122
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1380 Carnelian Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

1380 Carnelian Dr

1380 Carnelian DrSan Jose, CA 95122
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2748 Kollmar Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2748 Kollmar Dr

2748 Kollmar DrSan Jose, CA 95127
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Villa Hermosa
1 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Hermosa

1640 Hermocilla WaySan Jose, CA 95116
Senior Living
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2710-2718 Kollmar Dr
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2710-2718 Kollmar Dr

2710-2718 Kollmar DrSan Jose, CA 95127

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1334 Crucero
2 Bedroom Apartments

1334 Crucero

1334 Crucero DrSan Jose, CA 95122
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1338 Crucero Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

1338 Crucero Dr

1338 Crucero DrSan Jose, CA 95122
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1379 Carnelian Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

1379 Carnelian Dr

1379 Carnelian DrSan Jose, CA 95122
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1625 Virginia Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1625 Virginia Ave

1625 Virginia AveSan Jose, CA 95116

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1371 Carnelian Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

1371 Carnelian Dr

1371 Carnelian DrSan Jose, CA 95122
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1388 Carnelian Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

1388 Carnelian Dr

1388 Carnelian DrSan Jose, CA 95122

Cheapest Available Story Road Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Story Road area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Vela Apartments priced from $1,566. Clayburn Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,695. Here are the most affordable Story Road apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vela ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,566
Clayburn ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,695
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,759
Villa de Guadalupe1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,622

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Story Road, CA

As of June 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Story Road area is the $2.62 price per square foot 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Villa de Guadalupe in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $2,622. The second greatest value Story Road apartment is the 1 Bed, 1 bath Model at Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments starting at $1,759 with a $2.64 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Villa de Guadalupe1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.62
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.64
Vela Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.41
Clayburn ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$4.24

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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