Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Virginia Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $600 (28 Rentals)

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Willow Pointe
1 Bedroom Apartments

Willow Pointe

1010 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Jeanne D ARC Manor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Jeanne D ARC Manor

85 S 5th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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650 S 8th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

650 S 8th St

650 S 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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215 Oak St
1 Bedroom Apartments

215 Oak St

215 Oak StSan Jose, CA 95110
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Metro Gardens
Studio Apartments

Metro Gardens

420 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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603 S 1st St
Studio Apartments

603 S 1st St

603 S 1st StSan Jose, CA 95113
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Reed Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Reed Apartments

283 E Reed StSan Jose, CA 95112
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39-0008
Studio Apartments

39-0008

74 S 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112

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Metro Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Metro Gardens

420 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Metro Station
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Metro Station

439 S 4th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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670-686 S. 8th
1 Bedroom Apartments

670-686 S. 8th

670-686 S 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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142 and 150 Graham
1 Bedroom Apartments

142 and 150 Graham

142 Graham AveSan Jose, CA 95110
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134 Graham
1 Bedroom Apartments

134 Graham

134 Graham AveSan Jose, CA 95110
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Virginia, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Virginia Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Virginia area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Virginia Street Studios priced from $1,708. Vintage Tower has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,721. Here are the most affordable Virginia apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Virginia Street StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$1,708
Vintage Tower1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,721
39-00080BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,850
Westwood Properties55 S 6thStudio,1BA$1,895
134 Graham1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,100
142 and 150 Graham1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,100
151 S 13th St.Two Bedroom, One bathroom2BR,1BA$2,395
The Colonnade ApartmentsMedium StudioStudio,1BA$2,439

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Virginia, CA

As of July 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Virginia area is the $3.43 price per square foot B07 Model at Modera San Pedro Square in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,052. The second greatest value Virginia apartment is the Metropolitan Townhome Model at Museum Park starting at $3,668 with a $3.28 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Virginia apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Modera San Pedro SquareB072BR,2BA$3.43
Museum ParkMetropolitan Townhome2BR,2.5BA$3.28
Centerrad02a2BR,2BA$3.45
360 ResidencesPlan A11BR,1BA$3.05
101 San FernandoPlan A5 - 1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.11
862 Jeanne Ave, Unit 2862 Jeanne Ave2BR,1BA$3.20
151 S 13th St.Two Bedroom, One bathroom2BR,1BA$3.53
Vintage Tower1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.86
39-00080BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$3.36
Westwood Properties55 S 6thStudio ,1BA$3.79

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Virginia, San Jose, CA

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

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4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for San Jose, California. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, apartment communities for the kids, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Virginia Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Virginia?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Virginia is under $2,439.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Virginia?

The cheapest apartment in Virginia is Vintage Tower which is listed at $1,721, while the average apartment in Virginia costs $4,980.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Virginia?

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 Virginia 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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A Local Expert's Guide to the Top 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods for Renters in San Jose

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