
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West San Jose Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,500 (27 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the West San Jose area of San Jose.


eaves West Valley

The Aegena Apartments

4775 Atherton Ave

Ranchero Palms

Village of Taxco
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Coffeetree Apartments

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West San Jose, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West San Jose?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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West San Jose Studio Apartments | $2,522 | $1,875 | $7,056 |
West San Jose 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,177 | $2,000 | $6,486 |
West San Jose 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,489 | $2,300 | $10,000+ |
West San Jose 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,138 | $3,300 | $7,359 |
West San Jose 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,032 | $6,482 | $7,582 |
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There are currently 27 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the West San Jose Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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eaves West Valley | 405 | Studio,1BA | $1,975 |
Coffeetree Apartments | Remodel Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,000 |
The Aegena Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,025 |
El Paseo de Saratoga Plaza, San Jose | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,095 |
Menden Manor | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,095 |
4775 Atherton Ave | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,095 |
Oliva Apartments | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,250 |
Paloma Vista | Mar | 1BR,1BA | $2,473 |
Redwood Apartments | 2 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $2,595 |
The Greenery Apartment Homes | Juniper | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Hanover Winchester | U | 2BR,2BA | $3.51 |
DeAnza Apartments | 2 bed 1.5 Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.35 |
Redwood Apartments | 2 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $2.97 |
The Greenery Apartment Homes | Juniper | 2BR,1BA | $3.24 |
Paloma Vista | Mar | 1BR,1BA | $3.53 |
Oliva Apartments | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.31 |
El Paseo de Saratoga Plaza, San Jose | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.22 |
4775 Atherton Ave | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.45 |
The Aegena Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.44 |
Menden Manor | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.74 |
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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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