
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Villas Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $800 (50 Rentals)
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875 Northrup St

3517 Alden Way

Sycamore Park

Rosa Crest Studio

52 Cleveland Ave

Colonial Way Apartments

Campbell House

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eaves West Valley
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Regency & Lexington

Miranda Village

Trestles Apartments

Page Street Studios

912 - 914 Delbert Way

The Dudley Apartments

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Turnleaf Apartments

1137 Roewill Dr

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The Brooks House

162-164 Topeka Ave

3137 Cadillac Dr

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Capri Apartments

3200 Cadillac Dr

1055 Vermont

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Town House

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401 Bundy Ave

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Valley Village Retirement Community

Casa Santa Clara

Coffeetree Apartments

Agrihood Senior Community (Ages 55+)

2392 Sutter Ave

155 Monroe St

350 Dunster Apartments

515 Saratoga Ave

Paula Court Apartments

The Palms
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The Villas, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in The Villas?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Villas Studio Apartments | $2,601 | $1,004 | $3,689 |
| The Villas 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,160 | $1,071 | $8,249 |
| The Villas 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,181 | $1,276 | $10,000+ |
| The Villas 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,389 | $1,464 | $9,940 |
| The Villas 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,124 | $4,899 | $7,162 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 50 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the The Villas Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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Cheapest Available The Villas Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the The Villas area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at 88 Saratoga Avenue Apartments priced from $1,004. 1055 Vermont has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,750. Here are the most affordable The Villas apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88 Saratoga Avenue Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,004 |
| 1055 Vermont | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
| 875 Northrup St | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| 784 Nevin Way | 784 Nevin | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| Rosa Crest Studio | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
| Campbell House | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,950 |
| Sandalwood Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,950 |
| eaves West Valley | 405 | Studio,1BA | $1,975 |
| Coffeetree Apartments | Remodel Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,000 |
| Cinnabar Commons | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,045 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Villas, CA
As of March 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the The Villas area is the $2.55 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Menden Manor in the in the West San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value The Villas apartment is the 4162 Hamilton Ave Model at 4162 Hamilton Ave, Unit 3 starting at $2,999 with a $2.73 price per square foot in the Fruitvale neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for The Villas apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Menden Manor | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.55 |
| 4162 Hamilton Ave, Unit 3 | 4162 Hamilton Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.73 |
| Paloma Vista | Colina | 2BR,2BA | $3.16 |
| Boynton Brooks | End UNIT | 2BR,1BA | $2.79 |
| 545 Northlake Dr, Unit 4 | 545 Northlake Dr | 2BR,1BA | $3.05 |
| Redwood Seniors of Willow Glen - 55+ | Sequoia | 2BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| 784 Nevin Way | 784 Nevin | 1BR,1BA | $2.19 |
| Colonial House Apartments | Remodeled 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.92 |
| Ranchero Palms | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.14 |
| 88 Saratoga Avenue Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.38 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States including The Villas, San Jose, and the greater San Jose area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap The Villas Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in The Villas?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in The Villas is under $2,045.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in The Villas?
The cheapest apartment in The Villas is 88 Saratoga Avenue Apartments which is listed at $1,071, while the average apartment in The Villas costs $6,062.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in The Villas?
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 48 regular apartments in The Villas 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 Villas?
Cheap apartments in The Villas have an average cost of $366 which is $5,696 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in The Villas.
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