
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Story Road Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,200 (33 Rentals)
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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 |
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Story Road Studio Apartments | $1,727 | $1,566 | $1,889 |
Story Road 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,983 | $1,759 | $2,158 |
Story Road 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,207 | $2,000 | $2,415 |
Story Road 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,548 | $2,211 | $2,672 |
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There are currently 33 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
 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Vela Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,566 |
Clayburn Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,759 |
Villa de Guadalupe | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Villa de Guadalupe | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.62 |
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.64 |
Vela Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.41 |
Clayburn Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.24 |
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