
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Story Road Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,323 (58 Rentals)
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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

Villa de Guadalupe

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Clayburn Apartments
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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 | $1,700 | $1,700 | $1,700 |
| Story Road 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,250 | $2,250 | $2,250 |
| Story Road 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,831 | $2,564 | $3,098 |
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 | $2,925 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Story Road, CA
As of August 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Story Road area is the $4.03 price per square foot 2x1 Model at Foxdale in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $2,925. 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 | $4.03 |
| Vela Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.60 |
Expert Rental Resources
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