Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Tamien Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,500 (29 Rentals)

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134 Graham
1 Bedroom Apartments

134 Graham

134 Graham AveSan Jose, CA 95110
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110 Graham Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

110 Graham Ave

110 Graham AveSan Jose, CA 95110
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142 and 150 Graham
1 Bedroom Apartments

142 and 150 Graham

142 Graham AveSan Jose, CA 95110
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Italian Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Italian Gardens

1524 Almaden RdSan Jose, CA 95125
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1061 S Almaden Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1061 S Almaden Ave

1061 S Almaden AveSan Jose, CA 95110

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1018 Pepitone Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1018 Pepitone Ave

1018 Pepitone AveSan Jose, CA 95110
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1247 Plum St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1247 Plum St

1247 Plum StSan Jose, CA 95110
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1255 Plum St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1255 Plum St

1255 Plum StSan Jose, CA 95110
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1263 Plum St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1263 Plum St

1263 Plum StSan Jose, CA 95110
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331 Willow St
1 Bedroom Apartments

331 Willow St

331 Willow StSan Jose, CA 95110

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1011 Locust St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1011 Locust St

1011 Locust StSan Jose, CA 95110
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335 Willow St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

335 Willow St

335 Willow StSan Jose, CA 95110
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1020 Almaden Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1020 Almaden Ave

1020 Almaden AveSan Jose, CA 95110
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New Horizon
1 Bedroom Apartments

New Horizon

332 Shadow Run DrSan Jose, CA 95110
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339 Willow St
1 Bedroom Apartments

339 Willow St

339 Willow StSan Jose, CA 95110

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1048-1050 Vine St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1048-1050 Vine St

1048-1050 Vine StSan Jose, CA 95110
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1336-1340 Palm St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1336-1340 Palm St

1336-1340 Palm StSan Jose, CA 95110
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158 Graham Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

158 Graham Ave

158 Graham AveSan Jose, CA 95110
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1285 Plum St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1285 Plum St

1285 Plum StSan Jose, CA 95110

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1234 Locust St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1234 Locust St

1234 Locust StSan Jose, CA 95110
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1360 Palm St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1360 Palm St

1360 Palm StSan Jose, CA 95110
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1291 Plum St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1291 Plum St

1291 Plum StSan Jose, CA 95110

Tamien, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Tamien Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
134 Graham1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,100
142 and 150 Graham1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tamien, CA

As of June 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Tamien area is the $3.82 price per square foot 1 Bed 1 Bath Model at 134 Graham in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Tamien apartment is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Model at 142 and 150 Graham starting at $2,100 with a $4.04 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Tamien apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
134 Graham1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.82
142 and 150 Graham1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$4.04

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Tamien, San Jose, CA

Ranked #469

Among neighborhoods in San Jose, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Tamien Neighborhood in San Jose, CA

Walk Score®

80 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

87 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

57 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Local Expert's Guide to the Top 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods for Renters in San Jose

Written by: Shannon Hilson

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.