
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Summer Creek Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,000 (43 Rentals)
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1025 Minnesota Ave, Unit 22

Almaden

845 Hillsdale Ave

1776 Apartments

The Woods Apartments

Terra House Apartments

Cherrywood Apartments
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View at Blossom Hill

One Pearl Place

551 Lewis Rd

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Avana Almaden

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Avalon Willow Glen

Bella Villagio

Scotia Apartments
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Latitude 37

Almaden Terrace

1058 Lovoi Way

Oaks at Almaden Senior Apartments

Almaden House

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Oak Park Apartments

Ohlone Chynoweth Commons

Corde Terra Senior

Park Branham

2069 Radio Ave
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2445 Rinconada Dr

Orchard Glen

Rancho Verde Apartments

Orvieto Family B

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Monterey Family Village

Sofi Waterford Park

1614 Everett Ave
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1315 Scossa Ave

41 Esfahan Dr

410 Tower Hill Ave
Summer Creek, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Summer Creek?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Creek Studio Apartments | $2,329 | $1,625 | $2,696 |
| Summer Creek 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,029 | $1,594 | $4,210 |
| Summer Creek 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,532 | $2,800 | $5,119 |
| Summer Creek 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,974 | $3,575 | $4,507 |
| Summer Creek 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,500 | $4,500 | $4,500 |
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There are currently 43 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Summer Creek Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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Cheapest Available Summer Creek Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Summer Creek area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ Only priced from $1,594. Almaden has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,899. Here are the most affordable Summer Creek apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ Only | Building A | 1BR,1BA | $1,594 |
| Almaden | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,899 |
| Orchard Glen | 1 BR, 1 BA - 50% | 1BR,1BA | $2,028 |
| The Woods Apartments | Sycamore | Studio,1BA | $2,335 |
| Cherrywood Apartments | The Barberry | 1BR,2BA | $2,755 |
| Sofi Waterford Park | Willow | 1BR,1BA | $2,799 |
| Avana Almaden | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $2,837 |
| View at Blossom Hill | 2x1 B AFF | 2BR,1BA | $2,895 |
| Terra House Apartments | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $2,947 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Summer Creek, CA
As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Summer Creek area is the $3.29 price per square foot 2x2F-1065-p1 Model at Latitude 37 in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Summer Creek apartment is the Chartres Model at One Pearl Place starting at $3,895 with a $3.71 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Summer Creek apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latitude 37 | 2x2F-1065-p1 | 2BR,2BA | $3.29 |
| One Pearl Place | Chartres | 2BR,2BA | $3.71 |
| Bella Villagio | Bella Vita | 2BR,1BA | $3.75 |
| Rosewalk Apartment Homes | Residence 1 Luxury | 1BR,1BA | $3.67 |
| Terra House Apartments | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $3.91 |
| Sofi Waterford Park | Willow | 1BR,1BA | $3.89 |
| View at Blossom Hill | 2x1 A AFF | 2BR,1BA | $4.05 |
| Avana Almaden | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $4.05 |
| The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ Only | Building A | 1BR,1BA | $2.66 |
| 1025 Minnesota Ave, Unit 22 | 1025 Minnesota Ave | Studio ,1BA | $3.61 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Summer Creek Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Summer Creek?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Summer Creek is under $2,947.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Summer Creek?
The cheapest apartment in Summer Creek is The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ Only which is listed at $1,594, while the average apartment in Summer Creek costs $4,500.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Summer Creek?
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 23 regular apartments in Summer Creek that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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