Cheap Homes for Rent in Thunderbird Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,000 (13 Rentals)

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320 N 18th St

San JoseCA95112

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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 Studio unit found at Vela Apartments priced from $1,566. Clayburn Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,695. Here are the most affordable Thunderbird apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vela ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,566
Clayburn ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,695
Virginia Street StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$1,708
Vintage TowerVT1B1BB1BR,1BA$1,721
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,759

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Thunderbird, CA

As of June 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Thunderbird area is the $3.12 price per square foot 133 E Reed St Model at 133 E Reed St, Unit 133 in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $5,300. The second greatest value Thunderbird apartment is the Plan - 2 Bed / 2 Bath Townhome Model at 101 San Fernando starting at $3,567 with a $3.01 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
133 E Reed St, Unit 133133 E Reed St4BR,2BA$3.12
101 San FernandoPlan - 2 Bed / 2 Bath Townhome2BR,2BA$3.01
Foxdale2x12BR,1BA$2.63
Villa de Guadalupe1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.62
1298 Shortridge Ave, Unit B1298 Shortridge Ave2BR,1BA$2.80
Foundry CommonsC1 (2x2)2BR,2BA$3.12
862 Jeanne Ave, Unit 2862 Jeanne Ave2BR,1BA$3.20
Sparta505 - Student HousingPlan F2BR,2BA$2.79
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.64
Vintage TowerVT1B1BB1BR,1BA$2.86

Frequently Asked Questions about Thunderbird

What type of rentals are currently available in Thunderbird?

There are currently 930 Apartments for Rent in Thunderbird, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,200 to $10,392. There are also 36 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Thunderbird ranging from $1,000 to $5,450.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Thunderbird?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Thunderbird ranges from $1,000 to $5,450 with an average monthly rent of $3,269.

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