Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Trade Winds Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $900 (20 Rentals)

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$1,475

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3188 Heather Ridge Dr, Unit Spare Room

3188 Heather Ridge Dr
San JoseCA95136

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Eden Palms Apartments
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Eden Palms Apartments

5398 Monterey RdSan Jose, CA 95111
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Grove

5568 Lexington AveSan Jose, CA 95123
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Monterey Manor

5330 Monterey HwySan Jose, CA 95111
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Oak Tree Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Tree Village

100 Branham Ln ESan Jose, CA 95111
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Trade Winds, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Trade Winds Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Trade Winds area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Blossom Valley Senior Apartments priced from $995. Orchard Glen has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,799. Here are the most affordable Trade Winds apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Blossom Valley Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$995
Orchard GlenStudio - 60%Studio,1BA$1,799
Charlotte Park Apartments1B1B1BR,1BA$1,822
ThornbridgeStudioStudio,1BA$1,826
Blossom Oaks ApartmentsRoseview1BR,1BA$2,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Trade Winds, CA

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Trade Winds area is the $3.12 price per square foot La Catania Model at Palma Sorrento at Palm Valley in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,927. The second greatest value Trade Winds apartment is the La Roma Model at Villa Veneto at Palm Valley starting at $4,419 with a $3.53 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Trade Winds apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Palma Sorrento at Palm ValleyLa Catania2BR,2BA$3.12
Villa Veneto at Palm ValleyLa Roma2BR,2.5BA$3.53
Foothills Apartmentsupstairs2BR,2BA$3.06
Blossom HillMedium 2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.25
Bella VillagioBella Vita2BR,1BA$3.41
Orchard Park ApartmentsPeachwell2BR,2BA$3.34
Rosewalk Apartment HomesResidence 1 Luxury1BR,1BA$3.71
Charlotte Park Apartments1B1B1BR,1BA$2.81
Blossom Oaks ApartmentsSpringwell1BR,1BA$3.50
Blossom Valley Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.53

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Trade Winds, San Jose, CA

Ranked #178

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Trade Winds Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Trade Winds?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Trade Winds is under $2,819.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Trade Winds?

The cheapest apartment in Trade Winds is Charlotte Park Apartments which is listed at $1,822, while the average apartment in Trade Winds costs $13,967.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Trade Winds?

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 12 regular apartments in Trade Winds that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Trade Winds?

Cheap apartments in Trade Winds have an average cost of $687 which is $13,280 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Trade Winds.

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