Cheap Homes for Rent in Villa East Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,600 (6 Rentals)

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property at 3571 Pleasant Echo Dr

$2,600

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$2,600

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$2,600

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 28

3571 Pleasant Echo Dr

San JoseCA95148

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property at 10806 Hubbard Way

$2,650

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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10806 Hubbard Way
San JoseCA95127
property at 500 Golfview Dr

$2,860

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$2,860

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$2,860

2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Rentals

Available Feb 3, 2027

500 Golfview Dr

San JoseCA95127

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Villa East, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Villa East Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Villa East area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Fairways priced from $1,809. Vela Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,190. Here are the most affordable Villa East apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Fairways1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,809
Vela Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,190
ReNew Twenty50Madeline1BR,1BA$2,599

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Villa East, CA

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Villa East area is the $3.41 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Downstairs Model at Country Club Villa in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Villa East apartment is the 2x1 Model at Foxdale starting at $2,775 with a $3.83 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Villa East apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Country Club Villa2 Bed 2 Bath Downstairs2BR,2BA$3.41
Foxdale2x12BR,1BA$3.83
The Fairways1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.60
ReNew Twenty50McKee1BR,1BA$4.41
Vela Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.48

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Frequently Asked Questions about Villa East

What type of rentals are currently available in Villa East?

There are currently 204 Apartments for Rent in Villa East, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,809 to $3,659. There are also 14 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Villa East ranging from $1,650 to $5,090.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Villa East?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Villa East ranges from $1,650 to $5,090 with an average monthly rent of $3,269.

Expert Rental Resources

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Helpful Local Expert Guides

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If you’ve spent much time in San Jose, you’ve likely heard it referred to as “the capital of Silicon Valley” a time or two, and with good reason. San Jose has it all when it comes to the modern California lifestyle and then some.

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Sunny San Jose is so much more than just an incredible place to go to school, get an education, and prepare for the next chapter of your life.

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San Jose is absolutely one of those places where your zip code and your job eventually wind up in a very serious relationship.

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Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

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Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.