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1536 Kerley DrSan Jose, CA 95112
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Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments
399 East CtSan Jose, CA 95116
925 N Bayshore Rd W
San JoseCA95112
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Parkside Terrace
463 Wooster AveSan Jose, CA 95116
1416 Rue Avati
San JoseCA95131
631 Jackson St
San JoseCA95112
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1700 Newbury Park DrSan Jose, CA 95133
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226-228 Oakland Ave
San JoseCA95116
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1895 N Capitol AveSan Jose, CA 95132
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2050 McKee RdSan Jose, CA 95116
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1543 Ambergrove DrSan Jose, CA 95131
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Belovida at Newbury Park 55+ Senior Community
1777 Newbury Park DrSan Jose, CA 95133
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Kerley Drive Apartments 1445-1455
1445-1455 Kerley DrSan Jose, CA 95112
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McKee Apartments
1735-1745 Mckee RdSan Jose, CA 95116
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Berkeley Square Apartments
1545 N 1ST StSan Jose, CA 95112
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1st and Rosemary Senior Apartments
30 E Rosemary StSan Jose, CA 95112
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1st and Rosemary Family Apartments
66-80 E Rosemary StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Palm Court Apartments
750 N 23rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Bayshore Estates
855 N Bayshore Rd WSan Jose, CA 95112
817 N Capitol Ave
San JoseCA95133
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Waterford Place
1700 N 1st StSan Jose, CA 95112
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The Esplanade
352 E Taylor StSan Jose, CA 95112
1798 Starlite Dr, Unit Room C, Unit Room C
1798 Starlite Dr
MilpitasCA95035
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308 Sango
308 Sango CtMilpitas, CA 95035
1609 Lee Way
MilpitasCA95035
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The Crossing at Montague
755 E Capitol AveMilpitas, CA 95035
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1821 S Milpitas BlvdMilpitas, CA 95035
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Ivy Park at Milpitas
80 Cedar WayMilpitas, CA 95035
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Townsend, San Jose, CA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Townsend?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| Townsend Studio Apartments | $2,747 | $1,420 | $3,830 |
| Townsend 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,969 | $1,732 | $4,333 |
| Townsend 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,703 | $2,370 | $5,383 |
| Townsend 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,930 | $2,728 | $4,479 |
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Cheapest Available Townsend Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Townsend area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments priced from $1,732. Parkside Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,980. Here are the most affordable Townsend apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,732 |
| Parkside Terrace | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,980 |
| 308 Sango | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,982 |
| LINQ | S1 Income Protected | Studio,1BA | $2,527 |
| Waterford Place | The Carlton | 1BR,1BA | $2,657 |
| eaves San Jose | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2,668 |
| The Harlowe | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,695 |
| The Esplanade | Plan 1A | 1BR,1BA | $2,697 |
| ReNew Twenty50 | Madeline | 1BR,1BA | $2,699 |
| Palm Court Apartments | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $2,699 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Townsend, CA
As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Townsend area is the $3.57 price per square foot 3 bed/2 bath Model at Amberwood Apartments in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,100. The second greatest value Townsend apartment is the 795 N 2nd St Model at 795 N 2nd St starting at $3,600 with a $4.00 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Townsend apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Amberwood Apartments | 3 bed/2 bath | 3BR,2BA | $3.57 |
| 795 N 2nd St | 795 N 2nd St | 1BR,1BA | $4.00 |
| Woodland Meadow | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $3.62 |
| Willow Lake | Maple | 1BR,1BA | $4.07 |
| Waterford Place | The Carlton | 1BR,1BA | $3.63 |
| Marquis | Plan 1B | 1BR,1BA | $3.96 |
| Palm Court Apartments | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $4.00 |
| Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| 308 Sango | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.17 |
| Parkside Terrace | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.37 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Townsend Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Townsend?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Townsend is under $2,699.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Townsend?
The cheapest apartment in Townsend is Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments which is listed at $1,732, while the average apartment in Townsend costs $4,047.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Townsend?
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 Townsend that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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