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

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Mission Grove
Studio Apartments

Mission Grove

259 N Capitol AveSan Jose, CA 95127
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1063 Appian Lane
2 Bedroom Apartments

1063 Appian Lane

1063 Appian LnSan Jose, CA 95116
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1137 Appian Lane
2 Bedroom Apartments

1137 Appian Lane

1137 Appian LnSan Jose, CA 95116
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1105 Appian Lane
2 Bedroom Apartments

1105 Appian Lane

1105 Appian LnSan Jose, CA 95116
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1066 Appian Ln
2 Bedroom Apartments

1066 Appian Ln

1066 Appian LnSan Jose, CA 95116

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1334 Crucero
2 Bedroom Apartments

1334 Crucero

1334 Crucero DrSan Jose, CA 95122
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1081 Appian Lane
2 Bedroom Apartments

1081 Appian Lane

1081 Appian LnSan Jose, CA 95116
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1075 Appian Lane
2 Bedroom Apartments

1075 Appian Lane

1075 Appian LnSan Jose, CA 95116
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1051 Appian Lane
2 Bedroom Apartments

1051 Appian Lane

1051 Appian LnSan Jose, CA 95116
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581 Avalani Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

581 Avalani Ave

581 Avalani AveSan Jose, CA 95133
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587 Avalani Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

587 Avalani Ave

587 Avalani AveSan Jose, CA 95133

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373-381 Gloria Ave
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

373-381 Gloria Ave

373-381 Gloria AveSan Jose, CA 95127
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144-148 S 33rd St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

144-148 S 33rd St

144-148 S 33rd StSan Jose, CA 95116
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1324 Crucero Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

1324 Crucero Dr

1324 Crucero DrSan Jose, CA 95122
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279 La Pala Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

279 La Pala Dr

279 La Pala DrSan Jose, CA 95127
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1344 Crucero Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

1344 Crucero Dr

1344 Crucero DrSan Jose, CA 95122
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1625 Alum Rock Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1625 Alum Rock Ave

1625 Alum Rock AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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1399 Tami Lee Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

1399 Tami Lee Dr

1399 Tami Lee DrSan Jose, CA 95122
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275 La Pala Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

275 La Pala Dr

275 La Pala DrSan Jose, CA 95127
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2750 Mckee Rd
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2750 Mckee Rd

2750 Mckee RdSan Jose, CA 95127

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2752 Kollmar Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2752 Kollmar Dr

2752 Kollmar DrSan Jose, CA 95127
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1351 Carnelian Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

1351 Carnelian Dr

1351 Carnelian DrSan Jose, CA 95122
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1415 Tami Lee Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

1415 Tami Lee Dr

1415 Tami Lee DrSan Jose, CA 95122
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1435 Carnelian Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

1435 Carnelian Dr

1435 Carnelian DrSan Jose, CA 95122
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484 Nordyke Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

484 Nordyke Dr

484 Nordyke DrSan Jose, CA 95127
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1339 Crucero Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

1339 Crucero Dr

1339 Crucero DrSan Jose, CA 95122
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1322 Carnelian Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

1322 Carnelian Dr

1322 Carnelian DrSan Jose, CA 95122
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254 Pamela Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

254 Pamela Ave

254 Pamela AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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239 Montclair Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

239 Montclair Ave

239 Montclair AveSan Jose, CA 95116

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1380 Carnelian Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

1380 Carnelian Dr

1380 Carnelian DrSan Jose, CA 95122
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175 Alexander Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

175 Alexander Ave

175 Alexander AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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1661 Alum Rock Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1661 Alum Rock Ave

1661 Alum Rock AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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1339 Carnelian Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

1339 Carnelian Dr

1339 Carnelian DrSan Jose, CA 95122
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1855 Luby Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

1855 Luby Dr

1855 Luby DrSan Jose, CA 95133
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2245 Luz Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2245 Luz Ave

2245 Luz AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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2392 Mammoth Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

2392 Mammoth Dr

2392 Mammoth DrSan Jose, CA 95116
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3035 Westboro Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

3035 Westboro Dr

3035 Westboro DrSan Jose, CA 95127

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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 Peppertree Apartments priced from $2,256. Foxdale has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,318. Here are the most affordable Wilbur apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Peppertree Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,256
Foxdale1x11BR,1BA$2,318
ReNew Twenty50Mabury1BR,1BA$2,350
LINQA5 Income Protected1BR,1BA$2,693
Country Club Villa2 Bed 2 Bath Upstairs2BR,2BA$2,850
Fairway Glen2 BED 2 BATH B2BR,2BA$2,997
Aviara3-Bedroom3BR,2BA$3,894

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wilbur, CA

As of December 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wilbur area is the $3.49 price per square foot 3-Bedroom Model at Aviara in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,894. The second greatest value Wilbur apartment is the 2 BED 2 BATH B Model at Fairway Glen starting at $2,997 with a $3.22 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Aviara3-Bedroom3BR,2BA$3.49
Fairway Glen2 BED 2 BATH B2BR,2BA$3.22
Country Club Villa2 Bed 2 Bath Downstairs2BR,2BA$3.41
ReNew Twenty50Mabury1BR,1BA$3.74
LINQA5 Income Protected1BR,1BA$4.42
Peppertree Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.75
Foxdale1x11BR,1BA$4.16
283 McCreery Ave, Unit Studio283 McCreery AveStudio ,1BA$6.89

Getting Around the Wilbur Neighborhood in San Jose, CA

Walk Score®

69 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

66 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

28 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Wilbur Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Wilbur?

The cheapest apartment in Wilbur is Peppertree Apartments which is listed at $2,256, while the average apartment in Wilbur costs $7,834.

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 18 regular apartments in Wilbur that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Wilbur?

Cheap apartments in Wilbur have an average cost of $1,503 which is $6,331 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wilbur.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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