
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wilbur Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,300 (127 Rentals)
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Country Club Villa

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Mission Grove

1619 Virginia Avenue

1063 Appian Lane

1137 Appian Lane

1105 Appian Lane

1066 Appian Ln

1334 Crucero
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1075 Appian Lane

1081 Appian Lane

1051 Appian Lane

581 Avalani Ave

Onyx by Pulte Homes

1200-1206 E Santa Clara St

144-148 S 33rd St

587 Avalani Ave

373-381 Gloria Ave
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275 La Pala Dr

2750 Mckee Rd

1399 Tami Lee Dr

1424 Carnelian Dr

1509 Mount Herman Dr

2752 Kollmar Dr

1351 Carnelian Dr

1415 Tami Lee Dr

1435 Carnelian Dr
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1324 Crucero Dr

1344 Crucero Dr

1625 Alum Rock Ave

279 La Pala Dr

1339 Crucero Dr

1322 Carnelian Dr

254 Pamela Ave

239 Montclair Ave

1380 Carnelian Dr

39 Jose Figueres Ave
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175 Alexander Ave

1661 Alum Rock Ave

207 Gramercy Pl

1077 E San Fernando St

1339 Carnelian Dr

2245 Luz Ave

1855 Luby Dr

2392 Mammoth Dr

3035 Westboro Dr

1430 Tamilee Dr
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Wilbur, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Wilbur?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilbur Studio Apartments | $2,872 | $2,872 | $2,872 |
| Wilbur 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,421 | $1,795 | $2,898 |
| Wilbur 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,067 | $2,158 | $3,910 |
| Wilbur 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,605 | $2,380 | $3,098 |
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There are currently 127 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Wilbur Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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Cheapest Available Wilbur Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Wilbur area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Fairways priced from $1,809. Vela Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,250. Here are the most affordable Wilbur apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fairways | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,809 |
| Vela Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,250 |
| Villa Fairlane | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2,599 |
| ReNew Twenty50 | Madeline | 1BR,1BA | $2,699 |
| Fairway Glen | 1 BED 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $2,708 |
| Foxdale | 3x1.5 | 3BR,1BA | $2,795 |
| Country Club Villa | 2 Bed 2 Bath Upstairs | 2BR,2BA | $2,800 |
| LINQ | A5 Income Protected | 1BR,1BA | $2,898 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wilbur, CA
As of August 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wilbur area is the $2.48 price per square foot 4x1.5 Model at Foxdale in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,106. The second greatest value Wilbur apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Downstairs Model at Country Club Villa starting at $2,800 with a $3.18 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Wilbur apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foxdale | 4x1.5 | 4BR,1.5BA | $2.48 |
| Country Club Villa | 2 Bed 2 Bath Downstairs | 2BR,2BA | $3.18 |
| Fairway Glen | 1 BED 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $3.81 |
| The Fairways | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| Villa Fairlane | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $3.87 |
| ReNew Twenty50 | Madeline | 1BR,1BA | $4.22 |
| LINQ | A5 Income Protected | 1BR,1BA | $4.72 |
| Vela Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.60 |
| 283 McCreery Ave, Unit Studio | 283 McCreery Ave | Studio ,1BA | $6.89 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Wilbur Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Wilbur?
The cheapest apartment in Wilbur is The Fairways which is listed at $1,809, while the average apartment in Wilbur costs $2,898.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Wilbur?
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 3 regular apartments in Wilbur that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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