
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Thunderbird Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $900 (48 Rentals)
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164 S 10th St

28 S 13th St

468 S 6th St

611 S 8th St

67 S 8th St

611 S 8th St

Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments - 55 years+

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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 | $2,811 | $1,400 | $3,640 |
| Thunderbird 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,095 | $1,240 | $8,780 |
| Thunderbird 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,915 | $995 | $8,565 |
| Thunderbird 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,173 | $1,720 | $5,153 |
| Thunderbird 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,017 | $1,585 | $5,811 |
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There are currently 48 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Thunderbird Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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Cheapest Available Thunderbird Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Thunderbird area of San Jose, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at 27 North - Student Housing Apartments priced from $995. 164 S 10th St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,240. Here are the most affordable Thunderbird apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 North - Student Housing Apartments | 2B Shared Attached - Fall 2026 (Other) | 2BR,2BA | $995 |
| 164 S 10th St | 164 S 10th St | 1BR,4BA | $1,240 |
| The Franciscan | Room 14 | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR,1BA | $1,680 |
| Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments - 55 years+ | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,699 |
| Hawthorn Senior Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,709 |
| The Fairways | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,809 |
| 79 N 10th St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,825 |
| Westwood Properties | 55 S 6th | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
| Parkside Terrace | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,980 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Thunderbird, CA
As of July 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Thunderbird area is the $2.48 price per square foot 4x1.5 Model at Foxdale in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,106. The second greatest value Thunderbird apartment is the B1-F Model at LINQ starting at $3,673 with a $3.58 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Thunderbird apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foxdale | 4x1.5 | 4BR,1.5BA | $2.48 |
| LINQ | B1-F | 2BR,2BA | $3.58 |
| 27 North - Student Housing Apartments | 2D Private Attached - Fall 2026 (SJSU) | 2BR,2BA | $2.19 |
| Lion Villas | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.63 |
| 702 Vine St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2.95 |
| The Fairways | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments - 55 years+ | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.55 |
| Parkside Terrace | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.37 |
| Westwood Properties | 55 S 6th | Studio ,1BA | $3.79 |
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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 $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 9 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 $449 which is $4,291 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Thunderbird.
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