
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Alameda Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $900 (19 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the The Alameda area of San Jose.


Cinnabar Commons

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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 | $2,742 | $2,045 | $3,115 |
| The Alameda 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,271 | $2,100 | $8,156 |
| The Alameda 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,821 | $2,395 | $5,450 |
| The Alameda 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,238 | $2,789 | $5,067 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 19 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cinnabar Commons | 1 Bedroom | Studio,1BA | $2,045 |
| Silver | Plan SA | Studio,1BA | $2,659 |
| Meridian at Midtown | Plan 1B | 1BR,1BA | $2,899 |
| Vista | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,899 |
| Museum Park | Soho – LiveWork | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centerra | T2 | 1BR,1.5BA | $3.12 |
| Avalon Morrison Park | B1T | 2BR,2.5BA | $3.77 |
| 787 The Alameda | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.41 |
| Mosaic Apartments | Plan 1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.65 |
| Villa Torino | The Firenze | 1BR,1BA | $3.56 |
| Vespaio | A01 | 1BR,1BA | $4.02 |
| 808 West Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.92 |
| Legacy Fountain Plaza | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $4.11 |
| Avalon on the Alameda | A1-735-GF | 1BR,1BA | $4.38 |
| Cinnabar Commons | 1 Bedroom | Studio ,1BA | $3.47 |
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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 $3,075.
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.
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