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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Alameda Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $900 (14 Rentals)
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598 Columbia Ave
San JoseCA95126
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$1,319Studio Apartments Available Now
Pensione Esperanza
598 Columbia AveSan Jose, CA 95126
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$1,566 - $2,899Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Kelsey Ayer Station
457 N 1st StSan Jose, CA 95112
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$1,642 - $1,9711 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Alvarado Park - 55+ Senior Housing
237 Race StSan Jose, CA 95126
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E Empire - Owner Notify - Rent Control-DT
33 E Empire StSan Jose, CA 95112
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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 | $2,281 | $1,319 | $2,750 |
| The Alameda 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,969 | $1,100 | $5,100 |
| The Alameda 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,624 | $2,100 | $10,000+ |
| The Alameda 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,392 | $3,346 | $5,326 |
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There are currently 14 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 Studio unit found at Pensione Esperanza priced from $1,319. The Kelsey Ayer Station has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,566. Here are the most affordable The Alameda apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pensione Esperanza | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,319 |
| The Kelsey Ayer Station | 50% AMI Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,566 |
| Alvarado Park - 55+ Senior Housing | 1Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,642 |
| Metropolitan Court Apartments | 1st Floor Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
| Silver | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $2,337 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Alameda, CA
As of October 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the The Alameda area is the $3.71 price per square foot B3-GF Model at Avalon on the Alameda in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,911. The second greatest value The Alameda apartment is the B1T Model at Avalon Morrison Park starting at $3,100 with a $3.17 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon on the Alameda | B3-GF | 2BR,2BA | $3.71 |
| Avalon Morrison Park | B1T | 2BR,2.5BA | $3.17 |
| Mosaic Apartments | Plan 1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.19 |
| Legacy Fountain Plaza | Loft A1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.01 |
| Villa Torino | The Amalfi | 1BR,1BA | $3.45 |
| Vespaio | A1 One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.77 |
| Patina at Midtown | Granite | 1BR,1BA | $3.65 |
| Meridian at Midtown | A1 | Studio ,1BA | $4.17 |
| Alvarado Park - 55+ Senior Housing | 1Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.99 |
| Metropolitan Court Apartments | 1st Floor Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.99 |
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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 $2,560.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in The Alameda?
The cheapest apartment in The Alameda is Alvarado Park - 55+ Senior Housing which is listed at $1,642, while the average apartment in The Alameda costs $4,404.
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 9 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 $655 which is $3,749 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in The Alameda.
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