Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Tanglewood El Monte Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,200 (10 Rentals)

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Pollard Plaza Apartment
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Pollard Plaza Apartment

1150 Mclaughlin AveSan Jose, CA 95122
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Arbor Terraces
1 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor Terraces

2768 McKee RdSan Jose, CA 95127
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Clayburn Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clayburn Apartments

67 N Jackson AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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Tanglewood El Monte, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Tanglewood El Monte Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Tanglewood El Monte area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Vela Apartments priced from $1,566. Clayburn Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,695. Here are the most affordable Tanglewood El Monte apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vela ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,566
Clayburn ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,695
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,759

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tanglewood El Monte, CA

As of June 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Tanglewood El Monte 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 Tanglewood El Monte 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 Tanglewood El Monte apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Stonebridge ApartmentsMODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY2BR,2BA$2.16
Sedona Apartments2bed 1bath2BR,1BA$2.44
Foxdale2x12BR,1BA$2.63
Valley West ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.46
Villa de Guadalupe1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.62
Country Club Villa2 Bed 2 Bath Downstairs2BR,2BA$3.18
Avana San Jose2BD/1BA Plan B2BR,1BA$3.39
The CarlyleThe Atherton1BR,1BA$3.33
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.64
3317 Kuykendall Pl, Unit Studio3317 Kuykendall PlStudio ,1BA$3.22

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Tanglewood El Monte, San Jose, CA

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Tanglewood El Monte Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Tanglewood El Monte?

The cheapest apartment in Tanglewood El Monte is Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments which is listed at $1,759, while the average apartment in Tanglewood El Monte costs $3,295.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Tanglewood El Monte?

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 2 regular apartments in Tanglewood El Monte 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 Tanglewood El Monte?

Cheap apartments in Tanglewood El Monte have an average cost of $365 which is $2,930 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Tanglewood El Monte.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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