Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Valle Vista Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $500 (13 Rentals)

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Avana San Jose
$3,227 - $4,867
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Avana San Jose

995 Tully RdSan Jose, CA 95122
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San Marino
$2,537 - $3,728
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San Marino

2175 Aborn RdSan Jose, CA 95121
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Mission Grove
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Mission Grove

259 N Capitol AveSan Jose, CA 95127

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373-381 Gloria Ave
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

373-381 Gloria Ave

373-381 Gloria AveSan Jose, CA 95127
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484 Nordyke Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

484 Nordyke Dr

484 Nordyke DrSan Jose, CA 95127
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2752 Kollmar Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2752 Kollmar Dr

2752 Kollmar DrSan Jose, CA 95127
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3035 Westboro Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

3035 Westboro Dr

3035 Westboro DrSan Jose, CA 95127
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2710-2718 Kollmar Dr
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2710-2718 Kollmar Dr

2710-2718 Kollmar DrSan Jose, CA 95127

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1281 Fleming Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1281 Fleming Ave

1281 Fleming AveSan Jose, CA 95127

Valle Vista, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Valle Vista Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Valle Vista area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Lion Villas priced from $1,900. Vela Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,190. Here are the most affordable Valle Vista apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lion VillasStudioStudio,1BA$1,900
Vela Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,190
Peppertree Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,599
Sedona Apartments2bed 1bath2BR,1BA$2,635
San MarinoThe Barcelona1BR,1BA$2,702

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Valle Vista, CA

As of June 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Valle Vista area is the $2.44 price per square foot 2bed 1bath Model at Sedona Apartments in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $2,635. The second greatest value Valle Vista apartment is the 2BD/1BA Plan B Model at Avana San Jose starting at $3,340 with a $4.07 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Valle Vista apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sedona Apartments2bed 1bath2BR,1BA$2.44
Avana San Jose2BD/1BA Plan B2BR,1BA$4.07
San MarinoThe Barcelona1BR,1BA$3.75
Peppertree Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$4.32
Vela Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.48
Lion VillasStudioStudio ,1BA$4.63

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Valle Vista, San Jose, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Jose Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in San Jose?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in San Jose is at Stevens Creek listed at $972.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom San Jose Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom San Jose Apartment is $1,036 at Stevens Creek.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom San Jose Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in San Jose is starting from $995 at 27 North - Student Housing Apartments.

What is the most affordable San Jose Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap San Jose Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Stevens Creek and starts from $1,460.

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