
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Thunderbird Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,000 (61 Rentals)


685 Locust St

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164 S 10th St

468 S 6th St

Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments

232 N 8th St

170-172 S 10th St

The Fairways

1817 Stowe Ave

55-57 S 33rd St
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Parkside Terrace

630 N 16th St

Vintage Tower

Vela Apartments

Westwood Properties

144 S 3rd St, Unit 411

631 Jackson St

Lion Villas

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The Colonnade Apartments

ReNew Twenty50
Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts
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Willow Pointe

Gadberry Courts Apartments

Villa Hermosa

Brookwood Terrace

650 S 8th St

215 Oak St

Bella Castello

Monte Vista Senior Affordable Apartments

Jeanne D ARC Manor

Pollard Plaza Apartment
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Belovida at Newbury Park 55+ Senior Community

Arbor Terraces

515 E WiLL

150 Graham Avenue Apartments

Fourth St. Apartments

Metro Gardens

Rose Garden Apartments

Reed Apartments

79 N 10th St

McKee Apartments
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742 S. 9th St. Apartments

Shiraz Senior Apartments

Jackson Place Apartments

Ashworth Apartments

Metro Station

Alum Rock Apartments

Fourth Street Apartments

670-686 S. 8th

625 S 11th St

Foxdale
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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 | $2,604 | $1,450 | $3,599 |
Thunderbird 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,039 | $1,000 | $4,507 |
| Thunderbird 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,918 | $995 | $8,522 |
| Thunderbird 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,354 | $2,380 | $5,146 |
| Thunderbird 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,017 | $1,585 | $5,811 |
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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 $1,900.
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 $4,766.
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 21 regular apartments in Thunderbird that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
Expert Rental Resources
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Helpful Local Expert Guides

A Local Expert's Guide to the Top 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods for Renters in San Jose
Written by: Shannon Hilson
If you’ve spent much time in San Jose, you’ve likely heard it referred to as “the capital of Silicon Valley” a time or two, and with good reason. San Jose has it all when it comes to the modern California lifestyle and then some.

Beyond Campus: Finding Your Perfect San Jose Student Apartment and Neighborhood
Written by: Shannon Hilson
Sunny San Jose is so much more than just an incredible place to go to school, get an education, and prepare for the next chapter of your life.

Living and Working in San Jose: A Local Experts Guide to the Best Neighborhoods to Rent Near San Joses Top Employers
Written by: Shannon Hilson
San Jose is absolutely one of those places where your zip code and your job eventually wind up in a very serious relationship.
Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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Written by: Robin Stewart
Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units
Written by: Robin Stewart
Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent
Written by: Robin Stewart
Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.