Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West San Jose Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,500 (27 Rentals)

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1137 Roewill Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

1137 Roewill Dr

1137 Roewill DrSan Jose, CA 95117

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Ranchero Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ranchero Apartments

1054-1060 Ranchero WaySan Jose, CA 95117
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Cheri Lin Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cheri Lin Apartments

1100 Ranchero WaySan Jose, CA 95117
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Oliva Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oliva Apartments

975 Boynton AveSan Jose, CA 95117
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Hamilton Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hamilton Apartments

4680 Hamilton AveSan Jose, CA 95130
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Atherton Terrace
2 Bedroom Apartments

Atherton Terrace

4809 Atherton AveSan Jose, CA 95130

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Cheapest Available West San Jose Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West San Jose area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at eaves West Valley priced from $1,975. Coffeetree Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,000. Here are the most affordable West San Jose apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
eaves West Valley405Studio,1BA$1,975
Coffeetree ApartmentsRemodel StudioStudio,1BA$2,000
The Aegena ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,025
El Paseo de Saratoga Plaza, San Jose1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,095
Menden Manor1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,095
4775 Atherton Ave1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,095
Oliva ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2,250
Paloma VistaMar1BR,1BA$2,473
Redwood Apartments2 Bed1BR,1BA$2,595
The Greenery Apartment HomesJuniper2BR,1BA$2,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West San Jose, CA

As of June 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the West San Jose area is the $3.51 price per square foot U Model at Hanover Winchester in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $5,156. The second greatest value West San Jose apartment is the 2 bed 1.5 Townhome Model at DeAnza Apartments starting at $2,945 with a $3.35 price per square foot in the West San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West San Jose apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hanover WinchesterU2BR,2BA$3.51
DeAnza Apartments2 bed 1.5 Townhome2BR,1.5BA$3.35
Redwood Apartments2 Bed1BR,1BA$2.97
The Greenery Apartment HomesJuniper2BR,1BA$3.24
Paloma VistaMar1BR,1BA$3.53
Oliva ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$3.31
El Paseo de Saratoga Plaza, San Jose1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.22
4775 Atherton Ave1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.45
The Aegena ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.44
Menden Manor1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.74

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West San Jose, San Jose, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West San Jose Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West San Jose Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West San Jose Apartment is $2,095 at El Paseo de Saratoga Plaza, San Jose.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West San Jose Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West San Jose is starting from $2,295 at The Aegena Apartments.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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