Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sylvandale West Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $500 (28 Rentals)

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$1,950

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4997 Ruttner Pl

San JoseCA95111
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Thornbridge
$2,051 - $2,926
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 12

Thornbridge

5210 Monterey HwySan Jose, CA 95111
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San Marino
$2,596 - $3,832
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San Marino

2175 Aborn RdSan Jose, CA 95121
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Avana San Jose
$2,938 - $5,490
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Avana San Jose

995 Tully RdSan Jose, CA 95122
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Paseo Senter
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Paseo Senter

1900 Senter RdSan Jose, CA 95112
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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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Corde Terra Senior
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Corde Terra Senior

2600 Corde Terra CirSan Jose, CA 95111
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Oak Tree Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Tree Village

100 Branham Ln ESan Jose, CA 95111
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Casa Real Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Real Apartments

2580 Fontaine RdSan Jose, CA 95121
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Orvieto Family B
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Orvieto Family B

88 Montecito Vista DrSan Jose, CA 95111
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The Carlyle
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Carlyle

2909 Nieman BlvdSan Jose, CA 95148

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Sylvandale West, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Sylvandale West Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sylvandale West area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Orchard Glen priced from $1,999. Valley West Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,200. Here are the most affordable Sylvandale West apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Orchard GlenStudio - 50%Studio,1BA$1,999
Valley West ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,200
The Woods ApartmentsSycamoreStudio,1BA$2,335
Stonebridge ApartmentsMODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY2BR,2BA$2,590
San MarinoAcapulco1BR,1BA$2,596
Sedona Apartments2bed 1bath2BR,1BA$2,635
Sofi Waterford ParkWillow1BR,1BA$2,983
Rosewalk Apartment HomesResidence 1 Luxury1BR,1BA$3,073
Terra House ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$3,264
Bella VillagioBella Vita2BR,1BA$3,289

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sylvandale West, CA

As of August 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sylvandale West area is the $3.53 price per square foot The Saratoga Model at The Carlyle in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,347. The second greatest value Sylvandale West apartment is the MODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY Model at Stonebridge Apartments starting at $2,590 with a $2.16 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sylvandale West apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The CarlyleThe Saratoga3BR,2BA$3.53
Stonebridge ApartmentsMODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY2BR,2BA$2.16
Sedona Apartments2bed 1bath2BR,1BA$2.44
Bella VillagioBella Vita2BR,1BA$3.75
Avana San Jose2BD/1BA Plan B2BR,1BA$4.13
Rosewalk Apartment HomesResidence 1 Luxury1BR,1BA$3.79
Terra House ApartmentsA31BR,1BA$4.05
Sofi Waterford ParkWillow1BR,1BA$4.17
San MarinoThe Del Rey1BR,1BA$3.77
Orchard Glen1 BR, 1 BA - Junior - 60%1BR,1BA$4.52

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Sylvandale West, San Jose, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sylvandale West Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Sylvandale West?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Sylvandale West is under $3,289.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sylvandale West?

The cheapest apartment in Sylvandale West is Orchard Glen which is listed at $2,028, while the average apartment in Sylvandale West costs $3,251.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sylvandale West?

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 9 regular apartments in Sylvandale West 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 West?

Cheap apartments in Sylvandale West have an average cost of $720 which is $2,531 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sylvandale West.

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