Cheap Homes for Rent in Townsend Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,200 (6 Rentals)

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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 $1,759. 1040-1058 N. 4th St, San Jose has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,835. Here are the most affordable Townsend apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,759
1040-1058 N. 4th St, San JoseStudioStudio,1BA$1,835
ReNew Twenty50Madeline1BR,1BA$2,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Townsend, CA

As of June 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Townsend area is the $3.54 price per square foot Piceno Model at Pavona Apartments in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,735. The second greatest value Townsend apartment is the C2 Model at Marquis starting at $3,199 with a $3.07 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Pavona ApartmentsPiceno2BR,2BA$3.54
MarquisC22BR,2BA$3.07
MioB12BR,2BA$3.45
The Crossing at MontagueDiablo2BR,1BA$3.47
Woodland MeadowAspen1BR,1BA$3.56
Century TowersB41BR,1BA$3.70
The EsplanadeBalmoral1BR,1BA$3.97
Waterford PlaceThe Carlton1BR,1BA$3.91
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.64
ReNew Twenty50Madeline1BR,1BA$3.99

Frequently Asked Questions about Townsend

What type of rentals are currently available in Townsend?

There are currently 195 Apartments for Rent in Townsend, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,420 to $5,550. There are also 35 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Townsend ranging from $1,200 to $5,800.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Townsend ranges from $1,200 to $5,800 with an average monthly rent of $3,291.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Townsend?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Townsend range from $3,299 to $4,378, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,470 to $4,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,500.

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