
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Willow Glen Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,300 (13 Rentals)
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Willow Glen, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Willow Glen?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Willow Glen Studio Apartments | $3,080 | $2,025 | $4,779 |
Willow Glen 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,375 | $1,460 | $6,905 |
Willow Glen 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,074 | $2,408 | $10,000+ |
Willow Glen 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,073 | $3,350 | $5,340 |
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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 priced from $1,460. Surrey Square Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,700. 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 | Building A | 1BR,1BA | $1,460 |
Surrey Square Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,700 |
875 Northrup St | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
Sandalwood Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,950 |
Cherrywood Apartments | The Sycamore | Studio,1BA | $2,025 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Willow Glen, CA
As of June 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Willow Glen area is the $2.88 price per square foot Plan 3 Model at Scotia Apartments in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,294. The second greatest value Willow Glen apartment is the 2x2F-1065-p1 Model at Latitude 37 starting at $3,300 with a $3.10 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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Scotia Apartments | Plan 3 | 2BR,2BA | $2.88 |
Latitude 37 | 2x2F-1065-p1 | 2BR,2BA | $3.10 |
Almaden Terrace Apartment Homes | D-3X2 | 3BR,2BA | $3.52 |
Central Park Apartments | Broadway-Remodel | 2BR,2BA | $2.99 |
Willow Creek | wc_A1DR | 1BR,1BA | $3.41 |
Villas Willow Glen | 1BD, 1BTH B | 1BR,1BA | $3.47 |
Almaden | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $3.37 |
1235 Leigh Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.41 |
The Village at Willow Glen | Building A | 1BR,1BA | $2.43 |
Sandalwood Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.55 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWillow Glen, San Jose, CA
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the Willow Glen Neighborhood in San Jose, CA
Walk Score®
78 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
75 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
43 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Willow Glen Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Willow Glen?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Willow Glen is under $2,500.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Willow Glen?
The cheapest apartment in Willow Glen is The Village at Willow Glen which is listed at $1,460, while the average apartment in Willow Glen costs $3,757.
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 11 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 $375 which is $3,382 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Willow Glen.
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