Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Valley San Jose Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,500 (69 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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3137 Cadillac Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

3137 Cadillac Dr

3137 Cadillac DrSan Jose, CA 95117
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3200 Cadillac Dr
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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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Driftwood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Driftwood Apartments

1390 Castlemont AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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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
1 Bedroom Apartments

470 Apartments

470 Boynton AveSan Jose, CA 95117
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Colonial House South
1 Bedroom Apartments

Colonial House South

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

Oliva Apartments

975 Boynton AveSan Jose, CA 95117
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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 Rosa Crest Studio priced from $1,800. Blue Hills Studio has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,875. Here are the most affordable West Valley San Jose apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rosa Crest StudioStudioStudio,1BA$1,800
Blue Hills StudioStudioStudio,1BA$1,875
Colonial House Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,980
David Avenuea601BR,1BA$1,995
Coffeetree ApartmentsRemodel StudioStudio,1BA$2,000
eaves West Valley405Studio,1BA$2,000
The Pines Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,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

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

As of June 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Valley San Jose area is the $2.69 price per square foot 334 Santana Row Model at 334 Santana Row, Unit #300M in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $5,500. The second greatest value West Valley San Jose apartment is the Juniper Model at The Greenery Apartment Homes starting at $2,650 with a $3.24 price per square foot in the Triangle South 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.
334 Santana Row, Unit #300M334 Santana Row2BR,2BA$2.69
The Greenery Apartment HomesJuniper2BR,1BA$3.24
West Park ApartmentsThe Southern1BR,1BA$3.09
Prospect Corners*One Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.21
Colonial House South1 Bd 1 Ba1BR,1BA$3.14
Oliva ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$3.31
The Terrace Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$3.30
Colonial House Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.00
Boynton Greens ApartmentsB31BR,1BA$3.33
El Paseo de Saratoga Plaza, San Jose1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.22

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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 The Pines Apartments which is listed at $1,950, while the average apartment in West Valley San Jose costs $6,315.

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 18 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 $150 which is $6,165 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Valley San Jose.

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