Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Valley San Jose Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,400 (68 Rentals)

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Turnleaf Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Turnleaf Apartments

3201 Loma Verde DrSan Jose, CA 95117
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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 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ranchero Apartments

1054-1060 Ranchero WaySan Jose, CA 95117
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Atherton Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Atherton Terrace

4809 Atherton AveSan Jose, CA 95130
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3137 Cadillac Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3137 Cadillac Dr

3137 Cadillac DrSan Jose, CA 95117
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3200 Cadillac Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

3200 Cadillac Dr

3200 Cadillac DrSan 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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North Colonial House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

North Colonial House

357 Richfield DrSan Jose, CA 95129
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Driftwood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Driftwood Apartments

1390 Castlemont AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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Hamilton Villa
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hamilton Villa

4515 Hamilton AveSan Jose, CA 95130

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Alden Way Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Alden Way Apartments

3538 Alden WaySan Jose, CA 95117
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470 Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

470 Apartments

470 Boynton AveSan Jose, CA 95117
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Country Lane Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Country Lane Apartments

4760 Country LnSan Jose, CA 95129
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Colonial House South
1 Bedroom Apartments

Colonial House South

435 Richfield DrSan Jose, CA 95129
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Raintree Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Raintree Apartments

1058 S Winchester BlvdSan Jose, CA 95128

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West Valley San Jose, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Valley San Jose Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Valley San Jose area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at eaves West Valley priced from $1,875. Regency & Lexington has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,923. Here are the most affordable West Valley San Jose apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
eaves West Valley405Studio,1BA$1,875
Regency & LexingtonRegency - a501BR,1BA$1,923
Blue Hills StudioStudioStudio,1BA$1,950
Colonial House Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,980
North Colonial House1B/1BA - Medium1BR,1BA$2,000
The Aegena ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,025
The Terrace ApartmentsJr 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,045
Fountain ParkBirchStudio,1BA$2,057
Hamilton Villa1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Valley San Jose, CA

As of October 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Valley San Jose area is the $2.76 price per square foot Leoni Model at Livorno Square in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,160. The second greatest value West Valley San Jose apartment is the 4162 Hamilton Ave Model at 4162 Hamilton Ave, Unit 3 starting at $1,600 with a $1.45 price per square foot in the West San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Valley San Jose apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Livorno SquareLeoni2BR,2BA$2.76
4162 Hamilton Ave, Unit 34162 Hamilton Ave2BR,1BA$1.45
The Flair2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.85
Redwood Apartments2 Bed2BR,1BA$3.03
Colonial Way Apartments1 Bedroom Large1BR,1BA$2.76
West Park ApartmentsThe Southern1BR,1BA$3.09
The Monterey ApartmentsLarge One Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.08
Prospect Corners*One Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.21
North Colonial House1B/1BA - Medium1BR,1BA$2.86
Colonial House Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.00

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Valley San Jose, San Jose, CA

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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for West San Jose. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, places to raise 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 West Valley San Jose Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in West Valley San Jose?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Valley San Jose is under $2,095.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Valley San Jose?

The cheapest apartment in West Valley San Jose is Regency & Lexington which is listed at $1,923, while the average apartment in West Valley San Jose costs $6,305.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Valley San Jose?

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 8 regular apartments in West Valley San Jose 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 West Valley San Jose?

Cheap apartments in West Valley San Jose have an average cost of $264 which is $6,041 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Valley San Jose.

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