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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilbur Studio Apartments | $2,477 | $1,437 | $2,745 |
| Wilbur 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,699 | $1,700 | $3,543 |
| Wilbur 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,076 | $2,539 | $3,882 |
| Wilbur 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,153 | $2,807 | $3,500 |
There are currently 128 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Wilbur Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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Write a ReviewThe cheapest available apartment rental in the Wilbur area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Vela Apartments priced from $1,437. Villa Fairlane has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,995. Here are the most affordable Wilbur apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vela Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,437 |
| Villa Fairlane | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
| Foxdale | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,318 |
| ReNew Twenty50 | McKee | 1BR,1BA | $2,520 |
| Fairway Glen | 1 BED 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $2,658 |
| LINQ | S2-A/B Income Protected | Studio,1BA | $2,730 |
| Aviara | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,765 |
| Country Club Villa | 2 Bed 2 Bath Upstairs | 2BR,2BA | $2,850 |
As of March 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wilbur area is the $2.92 price per square foot 1601 E San Fernando St Model at 1601 E San Fernando St, Unit 1601 in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Wilbur apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Downstairs Model at Country Club Villa starting at $3,000 with a $3.41 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1601 E San Fernando St, Unit 1601 | 1601 E San Fernando St | 3BR,2BA | $2.92 |
| Country Club Villa | 2 Bed 2 Bath Downstairs | 2BR,2BA | $3.41 |
| 139 S 22nd St, Unit 139 | 139 S 22nd St | 2BR,1BA | $3.43 |
| Fairway Glen | 1 BED 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $3.74 |
| ReNew Twenty50 | McKee | 1BR,1BA | $3.97 |
| Aviara | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.56 |
| Foxdale | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.16 |
| LINQ | S2-A/B Income Protected | Studio ,1BA | $5.14 |
| Vela Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.48 |
| 14050 Candler Ave, Unit Charming In Law Quarters | 14050 Candler Ave | 1BR,1BA | $5.67 |
The cheapest apartment in Wilbur is Villa Fairlane which is listed at $1,995, while the average apartment in Wilbur costs $3,153.
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 8 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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