
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Alameda Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $900 (43 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the The Alameda area of San Jose.


598 Columbia Ave

125 Laurel Grove Ln

1390 Saddle Rack St, Unit 33

Cinnabar Commons

Metropolitan Court Apartments

463 Menker Ave

324-342 S Buena Vista Ave, Unit 336
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Villa Torino

Vista

787 The Alameda

Centerra

396 N 2nd St

Silver

The Julian

Meridian at Midtown
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808 West Apartments

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Museum Park

20 Ryland Park Dr

Legacy Fountain Plaza

Avalon on the Alameda

Delmas Park

Trestles Apartments

Page Street Studios
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Pensione Esperanza

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SRO-Apartment Building

Alvarado Park - 55+ Senior Housing

The Kelsey Ayer Station

Capri Apartments

Gran Valle Apartments

1055 Vermont
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N. San Pedro Apartments

47 Atlas Ave

Patina at Midtown

Alameda Gardens Apartments

Diridon West

Laurel Grove Apartments

Artist Lofts - Downtown Loft Living
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175 W St James St

Menclair Apartments

Rosicrucian Apartments
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 | $2,668 | $2,525 | $2,769 |
| The Alameda 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,085 | $1,319 | $6,938 |
| The Alameda 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,769 | $2,518 | $8,100 |
| The Alameda 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,616 | $3,346 | $5,760 |
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There are currently 43 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 1055 Vermont priced from $1,814. Cinnabar Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,045. Here are the most affordable The Alameda apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1055 Vermont | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,814 |
| Cinnabar Commons | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,045 |
| Metropolitan Court Apartments | 1 st Floor 1Bed 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,195 |
| Villa Torino | The Roma BMR | 1BR,1BA | $2,510 |
| Patina at Midtown | Limestone | 1BR,1BA | $2,529 |
| 787 The Alameda | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,606 |
| Meridian at Midtown | Plan SB + Den | Studio,1BA | $2,667 |
| Silver | Plan 1A | 1BR,1BA | $2,809 |
| Avalon on the Alameda | A1-735-GF | 1BR,1BA | $2,843 |
| 808 West Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,843 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Alameda, CA
As of April 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the The Alameda area is the $3.44 price per square foot B01 Model at Vespaio in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,906. The second greatest value The Alameda apartment is the B1 Model at 787 The Alameda starting at $3,245 with a $3.41 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vespaio | B01 | 2BR,2BA | $3.44 |
| 787 The Alameda | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.41 |
| Museum Park | Soho LiveWork | 1BR,1BA | $3.47 |
| Mosaic Apartments | Plan 1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.65 |
| Villa Torino | The Firenze | 1BR,1BA | $3.29 |
| 808 West Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.68 |
| Legacy Fountain Plaza | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $3.96 |
| Patina at Midtown | Limestone | 1BR,1BA | $3.57 |
| Metropolitan Court Apartments | 1 st Floor 1Bed 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.14 |
| Cinnabar Commons | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.47 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleThe Alameda, San Jose, CA
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap The Alameda Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in The Alameda?
The cheapest apartment in The Alameda is Cinnabar Commons which is listed at $2,045, while the average apartment in The Alameda costs $4,516.
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 14 regular apartments in The Alameda that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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