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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 The Colonial House priced from $1,875. Coffeetree Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,000. Here are the most affordable West Valley apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Colonial HouseStudioStudio,1BA$1,875
Coffeetree ApartmentsRemodel StudioStudio,1BA$2,000
The Aegena ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,025

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Valley, CA

As of July 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Valley area is the $3.35 price per square foot 2 bed 1.5 Townhome Model at DeAnza Apartments in the in the Fruitvale neighborhood starting from $2,945. The second greatest value West Valley apartment is the 2 Bed Model at Redwood Apartments starting at $2,649 with a $3.03 price per square foot in the Fruitvale 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.
DeAnza Apartments2 bed 1.5 Townhome2BR,1.5BA$3.35
Redwood Apartments2 Bed2BR,1BA$3.03
1123 Starbird Cir, Unit 31123 Starbird Cir2BR,1BA$3.24
Hamilton Plaza Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.83
Ranchero PalmsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.42
Paloma VistaMar1BR,1BA$3.33
The Greenery Apartment HomesAspen1BR,1BA$3.87
4775 Atherton Ave1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.45
The Aegena ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.44
Coffeetree ApartmentsRemodel StudioStudio ,1BA$4.44

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Frequently Asked Questions about West Valley

What type of rentals are currently available in West Valley?

There are currently 411 Apartments for Rent in West Valley, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,875 to $3,800. There are also 6 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Valley ranging from $2,250 to $5,200.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in West Valley?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in West Valley ranges from $2,250 to $5,200 with an average monthly rent of $3,582.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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