
Cheap Homes for Rent in Thunderbird Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $900 (7 Rentals)
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Thunderbird, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Thunderbird?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Thunderbird 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,976 | $1,950 | $3,500 |
Thunderbird 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,574 | $3,000 | $4,195 |
Thunderbird 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,097 | $1,600 | $4,850 |
Thunderbird 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,895 | $5,650 | $6,140 |
Thunderbird 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $7,200 | $7,200 | $7,200 |
Thunderbird 7 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,449 | $900 | $7,999 |
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There are currently 7 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 Studio unit found at Vela Apartments priced from $1,566. Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,759. Here are the most affordable Thunderbird apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Vela Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,566 |
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,759 |
39-0008 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Thunderbird, CA
As of August 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Thunderbird area is the $2.92 price per square foot Plan C9 Model at 360 Residences in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,909. The second greatest value Thunderbird apartment is the C2 Model at SPARQ starting at $3,920 with a $3.46 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. |
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360 Residences | Plan C9 | 2BR,2BA | $2.92 |
SPARQ | C2 | 2BR,2BA | $3.46 |
1298 Shortridge Ave, Unit B | 1298 Shortridge Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.80 |
Villa de Guadalupe | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.62 |
428 S 11th St | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.88 |
1582 Crucero Dr, Unit 4 | 1582 Crucero Dr | 2BR,1BA | $2.76 |
Westwood Properties | 55 S 6th | 1BR,1BA | $2.81 |
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.64 |
Vintage Tower | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.53 |
39-0008 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $3.36 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Thunderbird
What type of rentals are currently available in Thunderbird?
There are currently 929 Apartments for Rent in Thunderbird, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,100 to $10,000. There are also 53 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Thunderbird ranging from $900 to $7,999.
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 $900 to $7,999 with an average monthly rent of $3,771.
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