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

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3200 Cadillac Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

3200 Cadillac Dr

3200 Cadillac DrSan Jose, CA 95117

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Hamilton Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hamilton Apartments

4680 Hamilton AveSan Jose, CA 95130
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Atherton Terrace
2 Bedroom Apartments

Atherton Terrace

4809 Atherton AveSan Jose, CA 95130

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Westmont, San Jose, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Coffeetree ApartmentsRemodel StudioStudio,1BA$2,000
El Paseo de Saratoga Plaza, San Jose1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,095
4775 Atherton Ave1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,095
West Park ApartmentsThe Southern1BR,1BA$2,295
The Greenery Apartment HomesAspen1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Paloma VistaRio2BR,2BA$3.35
DeAnza Apartments2 bed 1.5 Townhome2BR,1.5BA$3.35
Redwood Apartments2 Bed1BR,1BA$2.97
CieloPlan B12BR,1BA$3.33
Los Gatos Gardens2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$3.55
Regency & Lexingtonb602BR,1BA$3.28
West Park ApartmentsThe Southern1BR,1BA$3.09
Newport Apartments1X1B1BR,1BA$3.78
El Paseo de Saratoga Plaza, San Jose1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.22
4775 Atherton Ave1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.45

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Westmont, San Jose, CA

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Lifestyle Ratings

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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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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