Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Valle Vista Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,500 (21 Rentals)

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Casa Real Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Real Apartments

2580 Fontaine RdSan Jose, CA 95121
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The Carlyle
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Carlyle

2909 Nieman BlvdSan Jose, CA 95148
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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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2748 Kollmar Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2748 Kollmar Dr

2748 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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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 Vela Apartments priced from $1,566. Peppertree Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,406. Here are the most affordable Valle Vista apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vela ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,566
Peppertree Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,406
The CarlyleThe Atherton1BR,1BA$2,487
Avana San Jose2BD/1BA Plan B2BR,1BA$2,720
Sedona Apartments2bed 2bath2BR,2BA$2,775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Valle Vista, CA

As of June 25, 2025 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 2x1 Model at Foxdale starting at $2,780 with a $2.63 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
Foxdale2x12BR,1BA$2.63
San MarinoThe Puerto Vallarta2BR,2BA$3.49
Avana San Jose2BD/1BA Plan A2BR,1BA$3.58
The CarlyleThe Atherton1BR,1BA$3.27
Peppertree Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$4.00
3506 Lee Terrace Ct, Unit A3506 Lee Terrace Ct1BR,1BA$3.57
Vela Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.41

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Valle Vista, San Jose, CA

Ranked #418

Among neighborhoods in San Jose, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Valle Vista Neighborhood in San Jose, CA

Walk Score®

23 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

55 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

21 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Valle Vista Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Valle Vista?

The cheapest apartment in Valle Vista is Vela Apartments which is listed at $2,158, while the average apartment in Valle Vista costs $7,600.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Valle Vista?

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 1 regular apartments in Valle Vista that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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