
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Suenos Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $600 (42 Rentals)
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468 S 6th St

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164 S 10th St

Vela Apartments

914 McCreery Ave

191 N 9th St

Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments

249 Pamela Ave, Unit 7
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232 N 8th St

925 N Bayshore Rd W

Lion Villas

Willow Pointe

Gadberry Courts Apartments

Paseo Senter

Jeanne D ARC Manor

Pollard Plaza Apartment
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Brookwood Terrace

650 S 8th St

215 Oak St

Bella Castello

122 Graham Avenue Apartments

Monte Vista Senior Affordable Apartments

Metro Gardens

Arbor Terraces
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Belovida at Newbury Park 55+ Senior Community

515 E WiLL

603 S 1st St

Clayburn Apartments

150 Graham Avenue Apartments

Alum Rock Apartments

Fourth St. Apartments

Metro Gardens
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357 Willow St

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McKee Apartments

39-0008

742 S. 9th St. Apartments

Shiraz Senior Apartments

Ashworth Apartments
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The Ruckers Mansion

Jackson Place Apartments
Suenos, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Suenos?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suenos Studio Apartments | $2,667 | $1,437 | $3,442 |
| Suenos 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,885 | $1,000 | $4,390 |
| Suenos 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,794 | $995 | $6,014 |
| Suenos 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,135 | $2,795 | $3,595 |
| Suenos 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,655 | $1,655 | $1,655 |
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Cheapest Available Suenos Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Suenos area of San Jose, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at 27 North - Student Housing Apartments priced from $995. 164 S 10th St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,240. Here are the most affordable Suenos apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 North - Student Housing Apartments | 2B Shared Attached - Fall 2026 (Other) | 2BR,2BA | $995 |
| 164 S 10th St | 164 S 10th St | 1BR,4BA | $1,240 |
| Vela Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,437 |
| The Franciscan | Room 8 | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR,1BA | $1,680 |
| Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,732 |
| 39-0008 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
| 232 N 8th St | 1 Bed 1 Bath Corner | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| 625 S 11th St | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,975 |
| Parkside Terrace | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,980 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Suenos, CA
As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Suenos area is the $3.11 price per square foot Plan 3A Model at 360 Residences in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $5,527. The second greatest value Suenos apartment is the MODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY Model at Stonebridge Apartments starting at $2,590 with a $2.16 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Suenos apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 360 Residences | Plan 3A | 3BR,2.5BA | $3.11 |
| Stonebridge Apartments | MODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY | 2BR,2BA | $2.16 |
| Sedona Apartments | 2bed 1bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.44 |
| Westwood Properties | 55 S 6th | 1BR,1BA | $2.58 |
| 27 North - Student Housing Apartments | 2D Private Attached - Spring 2026 (Other) | 2BR,2BA | $2.19 |
| Neo on First | 1 BR 1 BA - Unfurnished | 1BR,1BA | $3.37 |
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| Parkside Terrace | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.37 |
| 39-0008 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $3.36 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Suenos Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Suenos?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Suenos is under $1,980.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Suenos?
The cheapest apartment in Suenos is 164 S 10th St which is listed at $1,240, while the average apartment in Suenos costs $3,495.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Suenos?
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 24 regular apartments in Suenos 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 Suenos?
Cheap apartments in Suenos have an average cost of $1,531 which is $1,964 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Suenos.
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