
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Thunderbird Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,000 (49 Rentals)


685 Locust St

Total Monthly Price
164 S 10th St

914 McCreery Ave

191 N 9th St

Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments

232 N 8th St

249 Pamela Ave, Unit 7

925 N Bayshore Rd W
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625 S 11th St

Parkside Terrace

420 S Third St

420 S Third St, Unit 8

Vintage Tower

Vela Apartments

439 S 4th St, Unit 23

Westwood Properties

Willow Pointe
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Gadberry Courts Apartments

Brookwood Terrace

650 S 8th St

215 Oak St

Bella Castello

Monte Vista Senior Affordable Apartments

Jeanne D ARC Manor

Pollard Plaza Apartment

Belovida at Newbury Park 55+ Senior Community
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Arbor Terraces

515 E WiLL

150 Graham Avenue Apartments

Fourth St. Apartments

Metro Gardens

Rose Garden Apartments

Reed Apartments

McKee Apartments

742 S. 9th St. Apartments
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Shiraz Senior Apartments

Jackson Place Apartments

Alum Rock Apartments

Ashworth Apartments

Fourth Street Apartments

670-686 S. 8th

134 Graham

Renzel Apartments

Clayburn Apartments
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142 and 150 Graham

265-271 N 6th St

Pinewood Terrace Apartments

The Ruckers Mansion
Thunderbird, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Thunderbird?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thunderbird Studio Apartments | $2,660 | $1,437 | $3,432 |
Thunderbird 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,895 | $1,000 | $4,390 |
| Thunderbird 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,901 | $995 | $6,014 |
| Thunderbird 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,834 | $2,795 | $2,900 |
| Thunderbird 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,620 | $1,585 | $1,655 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Thunderbird Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Thunderbird?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Thunderbird is under $1,980.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Thunderbird?
The cheapest apartment in Thunderbird is 164 S 10th St which is listed at $1,240, while the average apartment in Thunderbird costs $3,607.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Thunderbird?
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 23 regular apartments in Thunderbird that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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