Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Alameda Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $900 (19 Rentals)

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240 Gifford Ave
$2,100
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 15

240 Gifford Ave

240 Gifford AveSan Jose, CA 95110
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Delmas Park
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Delmas Park

350 Barack Obama BlvdSan Jose, CA 95126

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Trestles Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Trestles Apartments

1566 Scott StSan Jose, CA 95126
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Page Street Studios
Studio Apartments

Page Street Studios

333 Page StSan Jose, CA 95126
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Pensione Esperanza
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pensione Esperanza

598 Columbia AveSan Jose, CA 95126
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Capri Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Capri Apartments

1921 The AlamedaSan Jose, CA 95126
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Gran Valle Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Gran Valle Apartments

33 E Empire StSan Jose, CA 95112
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First Street Manor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

First Street Manor

523-530 N 1st StSan Jose, CA 95112
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N. San Pedro Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

N. San Pedro Apartments

515 N San Pedro StSan Jose, CA 95110
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47 Atlas Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

47 Atlas Ave

47 Atlas AveSan Jose, CA 95126
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The Alameda, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available The Alameda Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the The Alameda area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Cinnabar Commons priced from $2,045. Silver has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,659. Here are the most affordable The Alameda apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cinnabar Commons1 BedroomStudio,1BA$2,045
SilverPlan SAStudio,1BA$2,659
Meridian at MidtownPlan 1B1BR,1BA$2,899
VistaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,899
Museum ParkSoho – LiveWork1BR,1BA$2,913

Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Alameda, CA

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the The Alameda area is the $3.12 price per square foot T2 Model at Centerra in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,843. The second greatest value The Alameda apartment is the B1T Model at Avalon Morrison Park starting at $3,680 with a $3.77 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for The Alameda apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
CenterraT21BR,1.5BA$3.12
Avalon Morrison ParkB1T2BR,2.5BA$3.77
787 The AlamedaB12BR,1BA$3.41
Mosaic ApartmentsPlan 11BR,1BA$3.65
Villa TorinoThe Firenze1BR,1BA$3.56
VespaioA011BR,1BA$4.02
808 West ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$3.92
Legacy Fountain PlazaA21BR,1BA$4.11
Avalon on the AlamedaA1-735-GF1BR,1BA$4.38
Cinnabar Commons1 BedroomStudio ,1BA$3.47

Beyond Campus: Finding Your Perfect San Jose Apartment in the Perfect Student Friendly Neighborhood

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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The Alameda, San Jose, CA

Ranked #71

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central San Jose, CA. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, multifamily communities for the kids, raising pets, transit options, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap The Alameda Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in The Alameda?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in The Alameda is under $3,075.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in The Alameda?

The cheapest apartment in The Alameda is Meridian at Midtown which is listed at $2,877, while the average apartment in The Alameda costs $4,639.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in The Alameda?

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 1 regular apartments in The Alameda that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

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