
Studio Apartments for Rent in the Thunderbird Neighborhood of San Jose, CA (371 Rentals)


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Foundry Commons

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LINQ

Lion Villas

Miro

SPARQ

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The Colonnade Apartments

Windy Hill Apartments

101 San Fernando
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The Franciscan

468 S 6th St

99 S 14th St, Unit 15

Paseo Plaza

1369 Dubert Ln

St. James Place

Mission Grove

1376 Tami Lee

1741-1795 Welch Avenue
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2325 Mather Drive

1382 Tami Lee Drive

601 S 5th St

414-420 S 4th St

1200-1206 E Santa Clara St

711 Jackson St

Sunset Mobile Manor

23 S 9th St

498 S 7th St

149 E Julian St
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1185-1189 Shortridge Ave

2237 Luz Ave

712 S 10th St

1384 Dubert Ln

684 Vine St

85 S 6th St

360 E Empire St

456 N 6th St

275 Pamela Ave

255-261 Pamela Ave
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The Victorian

655 S 6th St

228 Pamela Ave

527 Mclaughlin Ave

1609 Alum Rock Ave

665 S 8th St

2750 Florence Ave

1414 McQuesten Dr

South Sixth Apartments

226 Eastside Dr
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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 | $2,425 | $1,437 | $3,519 |
| Thunderbird 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,025 | $1,000 | $6,459 |
| Thunderbird 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,876 | $995 | $6,072 |
| Thunderbird 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,398 | $2,807 | $5,146 |
| Thunderbird 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,698 | $1,585 | $5,811 |
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There are currently 371 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Thunderbird Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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Largest Available Thunderbird Studio Apartments
The largest available Studio apartment unit in the Thunderbird area of San Jose, CA is found at The James and is listed at 575 square feet priced from $2,636. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The James | S01 | 575 Sq Ft | $2,636 |
| 39-0008 | 0BR/1.0BA | 550 Sq Ft | $1,850 |
| LINQ | S1 Income Protected | 537 Sq Ft | $2,686 |
| Westwood Properties | 500 Sq Ft | $1,945 | |
| Vela Apartments | Studio | 339 Sq Ft | $1,437 |
| The Franciscan | Room 8 | 120 Sq Ft | $1,450 |
Cheapest Available Thunderbird Studio Apartments
Currently the lowest priced Studio apartment unit Thunderbird of San Jose, CA is the Studio Model starting from $1,437 at Vela Apartments. The average price for all Studio apartments in Thunderbird is currently $2,425. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Vela Apartments | Studio | $1,437 |
| The Franciscan | Room 8 | $1,450 |
| 39-0008 | 0BR/1.0BA | $1,850 |
| Westwood Properties | Studio, 1 bath | $1,895 |
| The James | S01 | $2,636 |
| LINQ | S1 Income Protected | $2,686 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Studio Thunderbird Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Thunderbird with Studio?
Currently the most affordable Studio in Thunderbird is at Vela Apartments listed at $1,437.
How much is the average rent for a Studio Thunderbird Apartment?
The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Thunderbird is $2,425.
What is the largest available Studio Thunderbird Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Thunderbird is a 575 square feet unit starting from $2,636 at The James.
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