
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Alameda Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $921 (46 Rentals)
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Cinnabar Commons

392 Menker Ave

787 The Alameda

Vista

Villa Torino

The Julian

808 West Apartments

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Meridian at Midtown

Avalon at Cahill Park

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The Standard (CA)

Bell Diridon

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One South Market

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Modera San Pedro Square
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383 Stockton Ave, Unit GO FL3-ID1788

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Vespaio

Delmas Park

Trestles Apartments

Page Street Studios

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View at Julian

0146 - Clifton Ave 389
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47 Atlas Ave

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Artist Lofts - Downtown Loft Living

1 E Julian St

Menclair Apartments

Rosicrucian Apartments

446 W San Fernando St
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The Alameda, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in The Alameda?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Alameda Studio Apartments | $2,962 | $1,500 | $4,253 |
| The Alameda 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,348 | $1,100 | $6,143 |
| The Alameda 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,109 | $2,670 | $8,329 |
| The Alameda 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,686 | $2,949 | $5,436 |
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There are currently 46 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the The Alameda Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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Cheapest Available The Alameda Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the The Alameda area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at View at Julian priced from $2,091. Patina at Midtown has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,557. Here are the most affordable The Alameda apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| View at Julian | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,091 |
| Patina at Midtown | Slate | Studio,1BA | $2,557 |
| Cinnabar Commons | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,670 |
| Vista | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,899 |
| 787 The Alameda | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,973 |
| The Julian | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,978 |
| Legacy Fountain Plaza | S1 | Studio,1BA | $3,081 |
| Avalon on the Alameda | A1-735-UF | 1BR,1BA | $3,103 |
| Centerra | JR - A02 | 1BR,1BA | $3,109 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Alameda, CA
As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the The Alameda area is the $3.11 price per square foot Georgetown – Townhome Model at Museum Park in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,040. The second greatest value The Alameda apartment is the The Capri Model at Villa Torino starting at $3,363 with a $2.92 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Museum Park | Georgetown – Townhome | 2BR,2.5BA | $3.11 |
| Villa Torino | The Capri | 2BR,2BA | $2.92 |
| Bell Diridon | B3A | 2BR,2.5BA | $3.75 |
| Cinnabar Commons | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.00 |
| 787 The Alameda | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.41 |
| Mosaic Apartments | Plan 1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.16 |
| 808 West Apartments | A5 | 1BR,1BA | $4.02 |
| Avalon at Cahill Park | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $4.03 |
| Avalon on the Alameda | A1-735-GF | 1BR,1BA | $4.27 |
| View at Julian | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.21 |
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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 $3,109.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in The Alameda?
The cheapest apartment in The Alameda is View at Julian which is listed at $2,091, while the average apartment in The Alameda costs $3,546.
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 4 regular apartments in The Alameda 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 The Alameda?
Cheap apartments in The Alameda have an average cost of $199 which is $3,347 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in The Alameda.
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