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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Willow Glen Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,300 (40 Rentals)
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$1,594 - $1,7771 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ Only
465 Willow Glen WaySan Jose, CA 95125
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Almaden
1501 Almaden ExpySan Jose, CA 95125
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Glen Eyrie Apartments
75 Glen Eyrie AveSan Jose, CA 95125
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$2,250 - $3,6331 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Meridian
961 Meridian AveSan Jose, CA 95126
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$2,2951 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability
Willow Park Apartments
1459 Curci DrSan Jose, CA 95126
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Tuscany Square
836 Saint Elizabeth DrSan Jose, CA 95126
1147 Leigh Ave
San JoseCA95126
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$2,500 - $3,2001 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Plum Orchard Apartments
1505 De Rose WaySan Jose, CA 95126
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$2,588 - $3,0301 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Redwood Seniors of Willow Glen - 55+
814 Saint Elizabeth DrSan Jose, CA 95126
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Willow Glen Apartments
996-998 Meridian AveSan Jose, CA 95126
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$2,595 - $2,8551 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 19
Tanglewood Apartments
970 Meridian AveSan Jose, CA 95126
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$2,7502 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 11
Central Park Apartments
1750 Stokes StSan Jose, CA 95126
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$2,800 - $2,9502 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1
Sycamore Glen Apartments
1880 Meridian AveSan Jose, CA 95125
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$2,937 - $24,8941 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Willow Creek
935-959 Willowleaf DrSan Jose, CA 95128
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991 Wren Dr, Unit Unit02
991 Wren DrSan Jose, CA 95125
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784 Concord Ave, Unit 3
784 Concord AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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Fruitdale Station Apartments
1590 Southwest ExpySan Jose, CA 95126
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Studio Apartments
912 - 914 Delbert Way
912-914 Delbert WaySan Jose, CA 95126
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Royal Garden Apartments
2890 Almaden ExpySan Jose, CA 95125
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The Brooks House
655 Richmond AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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Tamien Station
1197 Lick AveSan Jose, CA 95110
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Surrey Square Apartments
1661-1671 Hamilton AveSan Jose, CA 95125
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875 Northrup St
875 Northrup StSan Jose, CA 95126
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments
Villa Almaden Apartments
2905 Old Almaden RdSan Jose, CA 95125
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Arcadia Apartments
1011 Leigh AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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Koi Creek
1150 Pedro StSan Jose, CA 95126
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2069 Radio Ave
2069 Radio AveSan Jose, CA 95125
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2445 Rinconada Dr
2445 Rinconada DrSan Jose, CA 95125
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1 Bedroom Apartments
43 Lester Ave
43 Lester AveSan Jose, CA 95125
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Sandalwood Apartments
1371 Pedro StSan Jose, CA 95126
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1235 Leigh Apartments
1235 Leigh AveSan Jose, CA 95126
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments
47 Lester Avenue
47 Lester AveSan Jose, CA 95125
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The Glens Apartments
1514-1515-1533 Alta Glen DrSan Jose, CA 95125
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Los Gatos Creek
1029-1035 Meridian AveSan Jose, CA 95125
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48 Lester Avenue
48 Lester AveSan Jose, CA 95125
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Fruitdale Gardens
1489 Fruitdale AveSan Jose, CA 95128
1121 Garfield Ave
San JoseCA95125
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Villas Willow Glen
850 Meridian WaySan Jose, CA 95126
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2 Bedroom Apartments
Deodar Townhomes
1134 Willow StSan Jose, CA 95125
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Willow Glen, San Jose, CA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Willow Glen?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Glen Studio Apartments | $1,870 | $1,870 | $1,870 |
| Willow Glen 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,686 | $1,594 | $3,199 |
| Willow Glen 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,305 | $2,537 | $4,200 |
| Willow Glen 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,043 | $3,099 | $4,999 |
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Cheapest Available Willow Glen Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Willow Glen area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ Only priced from $1,594. Sandalwood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,145. Here are the most affordable Willow Glen apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ Only | Building A | 1BR,1BA | $1,594 |
| Sandalwood Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,145 |
| 1235 Leigh Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,250 |
| Meridian | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,250 |
| Plum Orchard Apartments | Floorplan 1B | 1BR,1BA | $2,500 |
| Almaden | 2x1B | 2BR,1BA | $2,537 |
| Redwood Seniors of Willow Glen - 55+ | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,588 |
| Willow Glen Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,3BA | $2,595 |
| Willow Creek | One Bedroom One Bath A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2,937 |
| Fruitdale Gardens | Papaya | 2BR,2BA | $2,980 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Willow Glen, CA
As of August 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Willow Glen area is the $2.45 price per square foot 2/2 Model at Sycamore Glen Apartments in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value Willow Glen apartment is the 2BD, 2BTH A Model at Villas Willow Glen starting at $3,570 with a $3.46 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Willow Glen apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Sycamore Glen Apartments | 2/2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.45 |
| Villas Willow Glen | 2BD, 2BTH A | 2BR,2BA | $3.46 |
| Almaden | 2x1B | 2BR,1BA | $2.59 |
| Los Gatos Creek | 2x2TH | 2BR,2BA | $3.66 |
| Willow Creek | One Bedroom One Bath A2 | 1BR,1BA | $3.42 |
| 991 Wren Dr, Unit Unit02 | 991 Wren Dr | 2BR,1BA | $3.51 |
| Fruitdale Gardens | Papaya | 2BR,2BA | $3.55 |
| Willow Glen Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,3.5BA | $3.60 |
| 1235 Leigh Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.57 |
| The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ Only | Building A | 1BR,1BA | $2.66 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Willow Glen Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Willow Glen?
The cheapest apartment in Willow Glen is The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ Only which is listed at $1,594, while the average apartment in Willow Glen costs $3,071.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Willow Glen?
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 14 regular apartments in Willow Glen 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 Willow Glen?
Cheap apartments in Willow Glen have an average cost of $1,476 which is $1,595 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Willow Glen.
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