
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sylvandale East Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,300 (10 Rentals)
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Sylvandale East, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sylvandale East?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Sylvandale East Studio Apartments | $2,075 | $1,749 | $2,470 |
Sylvandale East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,636 | $2,075 | $3,843 |
Sylvandale East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,137 | $2,485 | $5,907 |
Sylvandale East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,836 | $3,299 | $4,338 |
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Cheapest Available Sylvandale East Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sylvandale East area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Orchard Glen priced from $1,749. The Woods Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,965. Here are the most affordable Sylvandale East apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Orchard Glen | Studio - 60% | Studio,1BA | $1,749 |
The Woods Apartments | Sycamore | Studio,1BA | $1,965 |
Valley West Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,075 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sylvandale East, CA
As of October 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sylvandale East area is the $2.16 price per square foot MODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY Model at Stonebridge Apartments in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $2,590. The second greatest value Sylvandale East apartment is the 2bed 1bath Model at Sedona Apartments starting at $2,685 with a $2.49 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sylvandale East apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Stonebridge Apartments | MODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY | 2BR,2BA | $2.16 |
Sedona Apartments | 2bed 1bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.49 |
Bella Villagio | Bella Vita | 2BR,1BA | $3.32 |
Rosewalk Apartment Homes | Residence 1 Luxury | 1BR,1BA | $3.31 |
Glenbrook Apartments | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.33 |
The Carlyle | The Atherton | 1BR,1BA | $3.22 |
San Marino | The Barcelona | 1BR,1BA | $3.70 |
Terra House Apartments | A1 Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $4.15 |
Sofi Waterford Park | Ash | 1BR,1BA | $4.22 |
Valley West Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.84 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSylvandale East, San Jose, CA
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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Sylvandale East, San Jose, CA
Andrew P. Hill High
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Getting Around the Sylvandale East Neighborhood in San Jose, CA
Walk Score®
15 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
59 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
43 / 100
Some Transit
A few 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 Sylvandale East Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Sylvandale East?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Sylvandale East is under $2,684.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sylvandale East?
The cheapest apartment in Sylvandale East is Orchard Glen which is listed at $1,927, while the average apartment in Sylvandale East costs $3,755.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sylvandale East?
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 11 regular apartments in Sylvandale East 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 Sylvandale East?
Cheap apartments in Sylvandale East have an average cost of $518 which is $3,237 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sylvandale East.
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