Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Valley San Jose Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,400 (69 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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Prospect Corners
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Prospect Corners

1525-1537 Brookvale DrSan Jose, CA 95129
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Bundy Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bundy Ave

401 Bundy AveSan 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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Menden Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Menden Manor

1617 Mendenhall DrSan Jose, CA 95130
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Hamilton Villa
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hamilton Villa

4515 Hamilton AveSan Jose, CA 95130
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The Terrace Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Terrace Apartments

3615 Greenlee DrSan Jose, CA 95117
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Redwood Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Redwood Apartments

3990 Hamilton AveSan Jose, CA 95130
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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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470 Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

470 Apartments

470 Boynton AveSan Jose, CA 95117
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Alden Way Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Alden Way Apartments

3538 Alden WaySan Jose, CA 95117
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Raintree Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Raintree Apartments

1058 S Winchester BlvdSan Jose, CA 95128
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Colonial House South
1 Bedroom Apartments

Colonial House South

435 Richfield DrSan Jose, CA 95129
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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 $1,895. Blue Hills Studio has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,900. 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$1,895
Blue Hills StudioStudioStudio,1BA$1,900
eaves West Valley405Studio,1BA$1,940
Campbell HouseStudioStudio,1BA$1,950
North Colonial House1B/1BA - Medium1BR,1BA$2,000
Coffeetree ApartmentsRemodel StudioStudio,1BA$2,000
Park KielyS1Studio,1BA$2,050
Colonial House ApartmentsRemodeled 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,075
4775 Atherton Ave1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,145
Redwood Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$2,175

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

As of March 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Valley San Jose area is the $2.55 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Menden Manor in the in the West San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value West Valley San Jose apartment is the 4162 Hamilton Ave Model at 4162 Hamilton Ave, Unit 3 starting at $2,999 with a $2.73 price per square foot in the Fruitvale 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.
Menden Manor2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.55
4162 Hamilton Ave, Unit 34162 Hamilton Ave2BR,1BA$2.73
Paloma VistaColina2BR,2BA$3.10
545 Northlake Dr, Unit 4545 Northlake Dr2BR,1BA$3.05
Boynton BrooksDown stairs unit1BR,1BA$2.86
West Park ApartmentsThe Southern1BR,1BA$3.23
Colonial House ApartmentsRemodeled 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.92
4775 Atherton Ave1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.05
North Colonial House1B/1BA - Medium1BR,1BA$2.86
Ranchero PalmsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.14

Beyond Campus: Finding Your Perfect San Jose Apartment in the Perfect Student Friendly Neighborhood

Going to college in San Jose? Our local expert gives you the inside scoop on the best neighborhoods to live near Near SJSU, SCU, SJCC, and EVC

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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West Valley San Jose, San Jose, CA

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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 $2,175.

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

The cheapest apartment in West Valley San Jose is North Colonial House which is listed at $2,000, while the average apartment in West Valley San Jose costs $6,511.

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 16 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 $207 which is $6,304 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Valley San Jose.

Expert Rental Resources

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

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