Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Summerdale Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,300 (67 Rentals)

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1700 Newbury Park DrSan Jose, CA 95133
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Mission Grove
Studio Apartments

Mission Grove

259 N Capitol AveSan Jose, CA 95127
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581 Avalani Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

581 Avalani Ave

581 Avalani AveSan Jose, CA 95133

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587 Avalani Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

587 Avalani Ave

587 Avalani AveSan Jose, CA 95133
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1298 Quincy Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

1298 Quincy Dr

1298 Quincy DrSan Jose, CA 95132
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373-381 Gloria Ave
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

373-381 Gloria Ave

373-381 Gloria AveSan Jose, CA 95127
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207 Gramercy Pl
2 Bedroom Apartments

207 Gramercy Pl

207 Gramercy PlSan Jose, CA 95116
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2392 Mammoth Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

2392 Mammoth Dr

2392 Mammoth DrSan Jose, CA 95116
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175 Alexander Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

175 Alexander Ave

175 Alexander AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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275 La Pala Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

275 La Pala Dr

275 La Pala DrSan Jose, CA 95127
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1855 Luby Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

1855 Luby Dr

1855 Luby DrSan Jose, CA 95133
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279 La Pala Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

279 La Pala Dr

279 La Pala DrSan Jose, CA 95127
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254 Pamela Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

254 Pamela Ave

254 Pamela AveSan Jose, CA 95116

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239 Montclair Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

239 Montclair Ave

239 Montclair AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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2750 Mckee Rd
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2750 Mckee Rd

2750 Mckee RdSan Jose, CA 95127
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East View
Studio Apartments

East View

925 N Bayshore RdSan Jose, CA 95112
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4-plex
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4-plex

3192 Landess AveSan Jose, CA 95132
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Centered on Capitol
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Centered on Capitol

1302-1350 N Capitol AveSan Jose, CA 95132
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551 Avalani Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

551 Avalani Ave

551 Avalani AveSan Jose, CA 95133
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3215 Rockport Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3215 Rockport Ave

3215 Rockport AveSan Jose, CA 95132
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1244 Quincy Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

1244 Quincy Dr

1244 Quincy DrSan Jose, CA 95132
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Capitol Station
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Capitol Station

700-780 Grandview TerSan Jose, CA 95133
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1858 Luby Dr
Studio Apartments

1858 Luby Dr

1858 Luby DrSan Jose, CA 95133
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271 La Pala Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

271 La Pala Dr

271 La Pala DrSan Jose, CA 95127
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221 Pamela Ave
Studio Apartments

221 Pamela Ave

221 Pamela AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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196 Gramercy Pl
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

196 Gramercy Pl

196 Gramercy PlSan Jose, CA 95116
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2368 Mammoth Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

2368 Mammoth Dr

2368 Mammoth DrSan Jose, CA 95116
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264 N White Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

264 N White Rd

264 N White RdSan Jose, CA 95127

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234 Pamela Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

234 Pamela Ave

234 Pamela AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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165 Gramercy Pl
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

165 Gramercy Pl

165 Gramercy PlSan Jose, CA 95116
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Villa Fairlane
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Fairlane

264-270 La Pala DrSan Jose, CA 95127
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Bayshore Estates
2 Bedroom Apartments

Bayshore Estates

855 N Bayshore Rd WSan Jose, CA 95112
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Fairway Glen
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fairway Glen

448 Toyon AveSan Jose, CA 95127
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Delano Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Delano Apartments

272-280 La Pala DrSan Jose, CA 95127
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554 Toyon Ave
Studio Apartments

554 Toyon Ave

554 Toyon AveSan Jose, CA 95127
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The Verandas
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Verandas

1868 N Capitol AveSan Jose, CA 95132

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Summerdale, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Summerdale Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Summerdale area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at ReNew Twenty50 priced from $2,599. Amberwood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,700. Here are the most affordable Summerdale apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
ReNew Twenty50Madeline1BR,1BA$2,599
Amberwood Apartments1 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$2,700
Sofi Berryessa1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$2,744
Country Club Villa2 Bed 2 Bath Upstairs2BR,2BA$2,800
ReNew BerryessaSierra1BR,1BA$2,859
LINQA3 Income Protected1BR,1BA$2,894

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Summerdale, CA

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Summerdale area is the $3.41 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Downstairs Model at Country Club Villa in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Summerdale apartment is the 1 bed/1 bath Model at Amberwood Apartments starting at $2,700 with a $4.14 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Summerdale apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Country Club Villa2 Bed 2 Bath Downstairs2BR,2BA$3.41
Amberwood Apartments1 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$4.14
ReNew BerryessaSierra1BR,1BA$4.47
ReNew Twenty50McKee1BR,1BA$4.41
Sofi Berryessa1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$4.45
LINQA5 Income Protected1BR,1BA$4.72

Beyond Campus: Finding Your Perfect San Jose Apartment in the Perfect Student Friendly Neighborhood

Going to college in San Jose? Our local expert gives you the inside scoop on the best neighborhoods to live near Near SJSU, SCU, SJCC, and EVC

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Summerdale Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Summerdale?

The cheapest apartment in Summerdale is ReNew Twenty50 which is listed at $2,599, while the average apartment in Summerdale costs $3,265.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Summerdale?

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 4 regular apartments in Summerdale that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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