
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Thunderbird Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,000 (62 Rentals) Page 2 of 2


142 and 150 Graham

Renzel Apartments

134 Graham

Clayburn Apartments

265-271 N 6th St
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259 N Capitol Ave

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95 N 8th St

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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 | $2,618 | $1,450 | $3,405 |
Thunderbird 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,038 | $1,000 | $6,750 |
| Thunderbird 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,052 | $995 | $8,522 |
| Thunderbird 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,090 | $1,720 | $5,146 |
| Thunderbird 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,659 | $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 $4,740.
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 15 regular apartments in Thunderbird 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 Thunderbird?
Cheap apartments in Thunderbird have an average cost of $967 which is $3,773 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Thunderbird.
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