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

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property at 45 Kenbrook Cir

$1,000

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 3

45 Kenbrook Cir, Unit Room for rent

45 Kenbrook Cir
San JoseCA95111
property at 635 River View Dr

$2,400

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$2,400

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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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635 River View Dr

San JoseCA95111

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San Marino
$2,537 - $3,668
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San Marino

2175 Aborn RdSan Jose, CA 95121
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property at 3272 Shadow Park Pl

$2,860

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3272 Shadow Park Pl
San JoseCA95121

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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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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 $1,799. Thornbridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,012. Here are the most affordable Sylvandale West apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Orchard GlenStudio - 60%Studio,1BA$1,799
Thornbridge1X1A1BR,1BA$2,012
The Woods ApartmentsSycamoreStudio,1BA$2,295
Stonebridge ApartmentsMODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY2BR,2BA$2,590
Sedona Apartments2bed 1bath2BR,1BA$2,635
San MarinoThe Barcelona1BR,1BA$2,702
Rosewalk Apartment HomesResidence 1 Luxury1BR,1BA$2,938
Sofi Waterford ParkAspen1BR,1BA$2,956
The CarlyleThe Monterey2BR,2BA$3,187
Avana San Jose2BD/1BA Plan A2BR,1BA$3,296

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sylvandale West, CA

As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sylvandale West area is the $3.21 price per square foot The Saratoga Model at The Carlyle in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,949. 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$3.21
Stonebridge ApartmentsMODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY2BR,2BA$2.16
Sedona Apartments2bed 1bath2BR,1BA$2.44
Sofi Waterford ParkSequoia3BR,2BA$4.27
Terra House ApartmentsB2 Renovated2BR,2BA$3.59
Avana San Jose2BD/1BA Plan A2BR,1BA$4.03
Rosewalk Apartment HomesResidence 1 Luxury1BR,1BA$3.62
San MarinoThe Barcelona1BR,1BA$3.75
Thornbridge1X1A1BR,1BA$3.86
Orchard GlenStudio - 60%Studio ,1BA$4.67

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Sylvandale West, San Jose, CA

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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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 $3,296.

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

The cheapest apartment in Sylvandale West is Thornbridge which is listed at $2,012, while the average apartment in Sylvandale West costs $3,919.

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 13 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 $812 which is $3,107 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sylvandale West.

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