
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Woods Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $900 (19 Rentals)
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45 Kenbrook Cir, Unit Room for rent, Unit Room for rent

5486 Colony Field Dr

3188 Heather Ridge Dr, Unit Spare Room, Unit Spare Room

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4728 Mendoza Ave, Unit Studio, Unit Studio

Orchard Glen
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Thornbridge

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4666 Tango Way, Unit 2, Unit 2

279-279 Perrymont Ave

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Ohlone Chynoweth Commons

275 Perrymont Ave

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The Woods, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in The Woods?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Woods Studio Apartments | $2,074 | $995 | $3,546 |
| The Woods 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,649 | $1,061 | $3,790 |
| The Woods 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,413 | $2,530 | $4,580 |
| The Woods 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,947 | $3,275 | $4,747 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 19 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the The Woods Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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Cheapest Available The Woods Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the The Woods area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Blossom Valley Senior Apartments priced from $995. Thornbridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,826. Here are the most affordable The Woods apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blossom Valley Senior Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Thornbridge | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,826 |
| Orchard Glen | 1 BR, 1 BA - 50% | 1BR,1BA | $1,927 |
| The Woods Apartments | Sycamore | Studio,1BA | $2,095 |
| Blossom Oaks Apartments | Greenemere | 2BR,1BA | $2,350 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Woods, CA
As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the The Woods area is the $3.02 price per square foot Residence 2 Luxury Model at Rosewalk Apartment Homes in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,231. The second greatest value The Woods apartment is the Bella Sole Model at Bella Villagio starting at $3,129 with a $2.99 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for The Woods apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosewalk Apartment Homes | Residence 2 Luxury | 2BR,2BA | $3.02 |
| Bella Villagio | Bella Sole | 2BR,2BA | $2.99 |
| Orchard Park Apartments | Peachwell | 2BR,2BA | $3.34 |
| Bell Almaden | A1A | 1BR,1BA | $3.89 |
| Blossom Oaks Apartments | Bloomhurst | 2BR,1BA | $3.07 |
| ViO | Plan 1D | 1BR,1BA | $3.94 |
| Avana Almaden | 1B | 1BR,1BA | $3.79 |
| Blossom Hill | Large 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.45 |
| View at Blossom Hill | 1X1 C | 1BR,1BA | $3.91 |
| Blossom Valley Senior Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.53 |
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Best Local Schools in The Woods, San Jose, CA
Andrew P. Hill High
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap The Woods Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in The Woods?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in The Woods is under $2,700.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in The Woods?
The cheapest apartment in The Woods is Orchard Glen which is listed at $1,927, while the average apartment in The Woods costs $3,760.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in The Woods?
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 20 regular apartments in The Woods 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 Woods?
Cheap apartments in The Woods have an average cost of $538 which is $3,222 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in The Woods.
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