
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Virginia Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $600 (26 Rentals)
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468 S 6th St

685 Locust St

430 Jerome St

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The Colonnade Apartments

625 S 11th St
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Willow Pointe

Jeanne D ARC Manor

650 S 8th St

215 Oak St

Bella Castello

122 Graham Avenue Apartments
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Metro Gardens

603 S 1st St

Tamien Station

150 Graham Avenue Apartments

Fourth St. Apartments

357 Willow St
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Metro Gardens

Reed Apartments

39-0008

742 S. 9th St. Apartments

Metro Station

The Ruckers Mansion
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Fourth Street Apartments

670-686 S. 8th
Virginia, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Virginia?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Studio Apartments | $2,604 | $1,450 | $3,617 |
| Virginia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,202 | $1,000 | $6,938 |
| Virginia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,157 | $995 | $8,100 |
| Virginia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,318 | $2,850 | $5,101 |
| Virginia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,655 | $1,655 | $1,655 |
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Cheapest Available Virginia Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Virginia area of San Jose, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at 27 North - Student Housing Apartments priced from $995. 164 S 10th St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,240. Here are the most affordable Virginia apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 North - Student Housing Apartments | 2B Shared Attached - Fall 2026 (Other) | 2BR,2BA | $995 |
| 164 S 10th St | 164 S 10th St | 1BR,4BA | $1,240 |
| The Franciscan | Room 8 | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| 39-0008 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
| The Colonnade Apartments | Medium Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,970 |
| 625 S 11th St | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,975 |
| Westwood Properties | 55 S 6th | 1BR,1BA | $2,195 |
| Polaris Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,495 |
| 33 South Third | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,595 |
| Neo on First | 1 BR 1 BA - Unfurnished | 1BR,1BA | $2,695 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Virginia, CA
As of April 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Virginia area is the $2.85 price per square foot Plan 2M Model at 360 Residences in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,797. The second greatest value Virginia apartment is the C1 Model at SPARQ starting at $3,415 with a $3.53 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 360 Residences | Plan 2M | 2BR,2BA | $2.85 |
| SPARQ | C1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.53 |
| Museum Park | Soho LiveWork | 1BR,1BA | $3.47 |
| Westwood Properties | 55 S 6th | 1BR,1BA | $2.58 |
| 27 North - Student Housing Apartments | 2D Private Attached - Spring 2026 (Other) | 2BR,2BA | $2.19 |
| Neo on First | 1 BR 1 BA - Unfurnished | 1BR,1BA | $3.37 |
| 33 South Third | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.46 |
| Polaris Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.67 |
| 39-0008 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $3.36 |
| 625 S 11th St | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.95 |
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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 $2,695.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Virginia?
The cheapest apartment in Virginia is 625 S 11th St which is listed at $1,975, while the average apartment in Virginia costs $4,661.
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 15 regular apartments in Virginia that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Virginia?
Cheap apartments in Virginia have an average cost of $1,231 which is $3,430 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Virginia.
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