Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wilbur Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,200 (12 Rentals)

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Pollard Plaza Apartment
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Pollard Plaza Apartment

1150 Mclaughlin AveSan Jose, CA 95122
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Arbor Terraces
1 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor Terraces

2768 McKee RdSan Jose, CA 95127
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Clayburn Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clayburn Apartments

67 N Jackson AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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Alum Rock Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Alum Rock Apartments

1528-1530 Alum Rock AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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Delano Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Delano Apartments

272-280 La Pala DrSan Jose, CA 95127
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McKee Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

McKee Apartments

1735-1745 Mckee RdSan Jose, CA 95116
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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 Studio unit found at Vela Apartments priced from $1,566. Clayburn Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,695. Here are the most affordable Wilbur apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vela ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,566
Clayburn ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,695
Villa Fairlane1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,995
Peppertree Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,406
ReNew Twenty50Madeline1BR,1BA$2,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wilbur, CA

As of June 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wilbur area is the $2.63 price per square foot 2x1 Model at Foxdale in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $2,780. The second greatest value Wilbur apartment is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Villa de Guadalupe starting at $2,622 with a $2.62 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.
Foxdale2x12BR,1BA$2.63
Villa de Guadalupe1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.62
Country Club Villa2 Bed 2 Bath Downstairs2BR,2BA$3.18
862 Jeanne Ave, Unit 2862 Jeanne Ave2BR,1BA$3.20
Fairway Glen1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$3.61
ReNew Twenty50Madeline1BR,1BA$3.99
Peppertree Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$4.00
3506 Lee Terrace Ct, Unit A3506 Lee Terrace Ct1BR,1BA$3.57
Vela Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.41
Clayburn ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$4.24

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 Villa Fairlane which is listed at $1,995, while the average apartment in Wilbur costs $4,500.

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 1 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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