
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Westmont Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,500 (19 Rentals)
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4775 Atherton Ave

Paloma Vista
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Coffeetree Apartments

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180 San Tomas Aquino Rd
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Westmont, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Westmont?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Westmont Studio Apartments | $2,118 | $1,875 | $2,250 |
Westmont 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,827 | $2,095 | $6,610 |
Westmont 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,673 | $2,300 | $6,663 |
Westmont 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,423 | $3,300 | $5,700 |
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There are currently 19 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Westmont Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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Cheapest Available Westmont Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Westmont area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Coffeetree Apartments priced from $2,000. El Paseo de Saratoga Plaza, San Jose has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,095. Here are the most affordable Westmont 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 |
El Paseo de Saratoga Plaza, San Jose | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,095 |
4775 Atherton Ave | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,095 |
West Park Apartments | The Southern | 1BR,1BA | $2,295 |
The Greenery Apartment Homes | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $2,450 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westmont, CA
As of June 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Westmont area is the $3.35 price per square foot Rio Model at Paloma Vista in the in the Triangle South neighborhood starting from $3,086. The second greatest value Westmont apartment is the 2 bed 1.5 Townhome Model at DeAnza Apartments starting at $2,945 with a $3.35 price per square foot in the Fruitvale neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Westmont apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Paloma Vista | Rio | 2BR,2BA | $3.35 |
DeAnza Apartments | 2 bed 1.5 Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.35 |
Redwood Apartments | 2 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $2.97 |
Cielo | Plan B1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.33 |
Los Gatos Gardens | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.55 |
Regency & Lexington | b60 | 2BR,1BA | $3.28 |
West Park Apartments | The Southern | 1BR,1BA | $3.09 |
Newport Apartments | 1X1B | 1BR,1BA | $3.78 |
El Paseo de Saratoga Plaza, San Jose | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.22 |
4775 Atherton Ave | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.45 |
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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for West San Jose, CA. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Westmont Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Westmont?
The cheapest apartment in Westmont is El Paseo de Saratoga Plaza, San Jose which is listed at $2,095, while the average apartment in Westmont costs $4,197.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Westmont?
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 5 regular apartments in Westmont that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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