Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Thunderbird Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,566 (15 Rentals)

231 Laumer Ave, Unit The Sage Boho

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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 | $2,890 | $1,566 | $4,623 |
Thunderbird 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,285 | $1,200 | $6,905 |
Thunderbird 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,046 | $2,000 | $10,000+ |
Thunderbird 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,113 | $2,211 | $3,350 |
Thunderbird 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,025 | $4,750 | $5,300 |
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Getting Around the Thunderbird Neighborhood in San Jose, CA
Walk Score®
35 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
57 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
52 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $2,654.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Thunderbird?
The cheapest apartment in Thunderbird is Vela Apartments which is listed at $1,566, while the average apartment in Thunderbird costs $6,250.
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 3 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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