Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sun Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,200 (25 Rentals)
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67 S 8th St

499 S 5th St

Atrium Garden

611 S 8th St
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Vintage Tower

232 N 8th St

Westwood Properties

440 S 10th St

The Ruckers Mansion
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Sun, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sun?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Sun Studio Apartments | $2,846 | $1,420 | $4,623 |
Sun 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,401 | $1,200 | $6,905 |
Sun 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,385 | $2,395 | $10,000+ |
Sun 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,647 | $3,350 | $6,773 |
Sun 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,300 | $5,300 | $5,300 |
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There are currently 25 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Sun Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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Cheapest Available Sun Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sun area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Virginia Street Studios priced from $1,708. Vintage Tower has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,721. Here are the most affordable Sun apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Virginia Street Studios | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,708 |
Vintage Tower | VT1B1BB | 1BR,1BA | $1,721 |
Westwood Properties | 55 S 6th | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
The Ruckers Mansion | APT#1 | Studio,1BA | $1,900 |
The Taft | A1 | Studio,1BA | $2,527 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sun, CA
As of June 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sun area is the $2.83 price per square foot Plan Penthouse G1 Model at 360 Residences in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $8,027. The second greatest value Sun apartment is the 133 E Reed St Model at 133 E Reed St, Unit 133 starting at $5,300 with a $3.12 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sun apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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360 Residences | Plan Penthouse G1 | 3BR,3.5BA | $2.83 |
133 E Reed St, Unit 133 | 133 E Reed St | 4BR,2BA | $3.12 |
101 San Fernando | Plan - 2 Bed / 2 Bath Townhome | 2BR,2BA | $2.99 |
Latitude 37 | 2x2F-1065-p1 | 2BR,2BA | $3.19 |
The Ryden | B1A | 2BR,2BA | $3.66 |
Foundry Commons | C1 (2x2) | 2BR,2BA | $3.15 |
One South Market | One Bed One Bath B4 | 1BR,1BA | $3.98 |
Sparta505 - Student Housing | Plan F | 2BR,2BA | $2.79 |
Vintage Tower | VT1B1BBL | 1BR,1BA | $4.15 |
The Ruckers Mansion | APT#1 | Studio ,1BA | $3.75 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSun, San Jose, CA
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Among neighborhoods in San Jose, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in areas across the United States including Sun, San Jose, and the greater San Jose area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Getting Around the Sun Neighborhood in San Jose, CA
Walk Score®
93 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
95 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
68 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sun Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Sun?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Sun is at Westwood Properties listed at $1,800.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Sun Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Sun Apartment is $1,721 at Vintage Tower.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Sun Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Sun is starting from $3,150 at The Taft.
What is the most affordable Sun Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Sun Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Orlo and starts from $5,712.
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