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
Furnished
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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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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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587 Avalani Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

587 Avalani Ave

587 Avalani AveSan Jose, CA 95133
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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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279 La Pala Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

279 La Pala Dr

279 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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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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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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4-plex
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4-plex

3192 Landess AveSan Jose, CA 95132
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East View
Studio Apartments

East View

925 N Bayshore RdSan Jose, CA 95112
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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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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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264 N White Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

264 N White Rd

264 N White RdSan 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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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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165 Gramercy Pl
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

165 Gramercy Pl

165 Gramercy PlSan Jose, CA 95116

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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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Villa Fairlane
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Fairlane

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

Bayshore Estates

855 N Bayshore Rd WSan Jose, CA 95112
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ReNew Twenty50
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

ReNew Twenty50

2050 McKee RdSan Jose, CA 95116
Corporate Housing
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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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Creekview Inn
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Creekview Inn

965-967 Lundy AveSan Jose, CA 95133
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554 Toyon Ave
Studio Apartments

554 Toyon Ave

554 Toyon AveSan Jose, CA 95127

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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 Peppertree Apartments 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
Peppertree Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,599
Amberwood Apartments1 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$2,700
ReNew Twenty50McKee1BR,1BA$2,749
Country Club Villa2 Bed 2 Bath Downstairs2BR,2BA$2,800
LINQA5 Income Protected1BR,1BA$2,898
ReNew BerryessaSierra1BR,1BA$3,069
Fairway Glen2 BED 2 BATH B2BR,2BA$3,267
eaves San JoseB12BR,2BA$3,277
Sofi Berryessa2 Bedroom A2BR,1BA$3,523

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Summerdale, CA

As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Summerdale area is the $3.44 price per square foot B2T Model at eaves San Jose in the in the Berryessa neighborhood starting from $3,480. The second greatest value Summerdale apartment is the 2 BED 2 BATH B Model at Fairway Glen starting at $3,267 with a $3.51 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.
eaves San JoseB2T2BR,2BA$3.44
Fairway Glen2 BED 2 BATH B2BR,2BA$3.51
Sofi Berryessa2 Bedroom A2BR,1.5BA$4.00
Country Club Villa2 Bed 2 Bath Upstairs2BR,2BA$3.24
Amberwood Apartments1 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$4.14
ReNew BerryessaSierra1BR,1BA$4.80
ReNew Twenty50Madeline1BR,1BA$4.38
LINQA5 Income Protected1BR,1BA$4.76
Peppertree Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$4.32

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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 Peppertree Apartments which is listed at $2,599, while the average apartment in Summerdale costs $3,499.

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 3 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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