
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sylvandale West Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,300 (9 Rentals)
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Sylvandale West, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sylvandale West?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Sylvandale West Studio Apartments | $2,321 | $1,795 | $5,555 |
Sylvandale West 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,002 | $1,816 | $6,895 |
Sylvandale West 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,649 | $2,495 | $7,835 |
Sylvandale West 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,648 | $2,950 | $4,195 |
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There are currently 9 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Sylvandale West Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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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 Thornbridge Apartments priced from $1,795. Orchard Glen has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,816. Here are the most affordable Sylvandale West apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Thornbridge Apartments | The Bridgescape | Studio,1BA | $1,795 |
Orchard Glen | 1x1 Junior | 1BR,1BA | $1,816 |
The Woods Apartments | Sycamore | Studio,1BA | $2,025 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sylvandale West, CA
As of May 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sylvandale West 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 West apartment is the 2bed 1bath Model at Sedona Apartments starting at $2,635 with a $2.44 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 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 | $2.44 |
Latitude 37 | 2x2F-1065-p1 | 2BR,2BA | $3.19 |
Bella Villagio | Bella Sole | 2BR,2BA | $2.99 |
Foundry Commons | C2.1 (2x2) | 2BR,2BA | $3.19 |
San Marino | The Puerto Vallarta | 2BR,2BA | $3.61 |
Avana San Jose | 2BD/1BA Plan B | 2BR,1BA | $3.54 |
Rosewalk Apartment Homes | Residence 1 Luxury | 1BR,1BA | $3.54 |
The Carlyle | The Atherton | 1BR,1BA | $3.51 |
Valley West Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.83 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSylvandale West, San Jose, CA
Ranked #124
Among neighborhoods in San Jose, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Sylvandale West, San Jose, CA
Andrew P. Hill High
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Getting Around the Sylvandale West Neighborhood in San Jose, CA
Walk Score®
48 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
61 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
46 / 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 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 $2,867.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sylvandale West?
The cheapest apartment in Sylvandale West is Orchard Glen which is listed at $1,816, while the average apartment in Sylvandale West costs $3,660.
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 6 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 $364 which is $3,296 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sylvandale West.
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