
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Valley Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,500 (10 Rentals)
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West Valley, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Valley?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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West Valley Studio Apartments | $2,150 | $2,000 | $2,250 |
West Valley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,377 | $2,095 | $2,690 |
West Valley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,131 | $2,300 | $5,950 |
West Valley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,450 | $3,300 | $3,600 |
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Cheapest Available West Valley Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Valley area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Coffeetree Apartments priced from $2,000. The Aegena Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,025. Here are the most affordable West Valley apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Coffeetree Apartments | Remodel Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,000 |
The Aegena Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,025 |
The Colonial House | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,295 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Valley, CA
As of September 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Valley area is the $3.41 price per square foot 2A 1,341 Model at Alvins Corner at Penny Lane in the in the West San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,575. The second greatest value West Valley apartment is the Rio Model at Paloma Vista starting at $3,041 with a $3.31 price per square foot in the Triangle South neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Valley apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Alvins Corner at Penny Lane | 2A 1,341 | 2BR,2BA | $3.41 |
Paloma Vista | Rio | 2BR,2BA | $3.31 |
Redwood Apartments | 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $3.03 |
Meritage Apartments | 1305-04 | 2BR,1BA | $3.82 |
Ranchero Palms | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.46 |
The Colonial House | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.28 |
The Greenery Apartment Homes | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $3.87 |
The Aegena Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.44 |
Coffeetree Apartments | Remodel Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.44 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Valley Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Valley?
The cheapest apartment in West Valley is Coffeetree Apartments which is listed at $2,100, while the average apartment in West Valley costs $3,300.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Valley?
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 2 regular apartments in West Valley that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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