Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Valley Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,500 (10 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 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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Cheri Lin Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cheri Lin Apartments

1100 Ranchero WaySan Jose, CA 95117
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Hamilton Villa
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hamilton Villa

4515 Hamilton AveSan Jose, CA 95130

West Valley, San Jose, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Coffeetree ApartmentsRemodel StudioStudio,1BA$2,000
The Aegena ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,025
The Colonial HouseOne Bedroom1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Alvins Corner at Penny Lane2A 1,3412BR,2BA$3.41
Paloma VistaRio2BR,2BA$3.31
Redwood Apartments2 Bed2BR,1BA$3.03
Meritage Apartments1305-042BR,1BA$3.82
Ranchero PalmsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.46
The Colonial HouseOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.28
The Greenery Apartment HomesAspen1BR,1BA$3.87
The Aegena ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.44
Coffeetree ApartmentsRemodel StudioStudio ,1BA$4.44

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Valley, San Jose, CA

Ranked #268

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

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2.5
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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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