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

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Valle Vista?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Valle Vista Studio Apartments | $1,871 | $1,566 | $2,161 |
Valle Vista 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,473 | $2,000 | $3,283 |
Valle Vista 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,081 | $2,000 | $4,148 |
Valle Vista 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,032 | $2,211 | $4,000 |
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There are currently 21 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Valle Vista Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Vela Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,566 |
Peppertree Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,406 |
The Carlyle | The Atherton | 1BR,1BA | $2,487 |
Avana San Jose | 2BD/1BA Plan B | 2BR,1BA | $2,720 |
Sedona Apartments | 2bed 2bath | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Sedona Apartments | 2bed 1bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.44 |
Foxdale | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.63 |
San Marino | The Puerto Vallarta | 2BR,2BA | $3.49 |
Avana San Jose | 2BD/1BA Plan A | 2BR,1BA | $3.58 |
The Carlyle | The Atherton | 1BR,1BA | $3.27 |
Peppertree Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $4.00 |
3506 Lee Terrace Ct, Unit A | 3506 Lee Terrace Ct | 1BR,1BA | $3.57 |
Vela Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.41 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleValle Vista, San Jose, CA
Ranked #418
Among neighborhoods in San Jose, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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