Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Summer Creek Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,000 (16 Rentals)

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Almaden House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Almaden House

2415 Rinconada DrSan Jose, CA 95125
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Orvieto Family A
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Orvieto Family A

80 Montecito Vista DrSan Jose, CA 95111

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Oak Park Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Park Apartments

5055 Dent AveSan Jose, CA 95118
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Corde Terra Senior
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Corde Terra Senior

2600 Corde Terra CirSan Jose, CA 95111
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Park Branham
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Branham

1520 Branham LnSan Jose, CA 95118
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2069 Radio Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2069 Radio Ave

2069 Radio AveSan Jose, CA 95125
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2445 Rinconada Dr
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2445 Rinconada Dr

2445 Rinconada DrSan Jose, CA 95125
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Summer Creek, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Summer Creek Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Summer Creek area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Orchard Glen priced from $1,699. Summercrest Villas has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,927. Here are the most affordable Summer Creek apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Orchard GlenStudio - 60%Studio,1BA$1,699
Summercrest Villas1x11BR,1BA$1,927
The Woods ApartmentsSycamoreStudio,1BA$1,945
Cherrywood ApartmentsThe SycamoreStudio,1BA$2,095
Terra House ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,214

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Summer Creek, CA

As of December 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Summer Creek area is the $2.53 price per square foot 3x2F-1460-p2 Model at Latitude 37 in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,700. The second greatest value Summer Creek apartment is the London Model at One Pearl Place starting at $3,423 with a $3.26 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Latitude 373x2F-1460-p23BR,2BA$2.53
One Pearl PlaceLondon2BR,2BA$3.26
Almaden Terrace Apartment HomesD-3X23BR,2BA$3.52
Almaden 19302x22BR,2BA$2.82
Scotia ApartmentsPlan 42BR,2BA$3.45
1776 ApartmentsFranklin2BR,2BA$3.22
Rosewalk Apartment HomesResidence 1 Luxury1BR,1BA$3.29
Avalon Willow Glen8081BR,1BA$3.33
Bella VillagioBella Fiore1BR,1BA$3.34
Summercrest Villas1x11BR,1BA$3.35

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Summer Creek, San Jose, CA

Ranked #154

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Summer Creek Neighborhood in San Jose, CA

Walk Score®

36 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

54 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

43 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $2,695.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Summer Creek?

The cheapest apartment in Summer Creek is Orchard Glen which is listed at $1,927, while the average apartment in Summer Creek costs $3,732.

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 15 regular apartments in Summer Creek 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 Summer Creek?

Cheap apartments in Summer Creek have an average cost of $522 which is $3,210 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Summer Creek.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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A Local Expert's Guide to the Top 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods for Renters in San Jose

Written by: Shannon Hilson

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!