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

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912 - 914 Delbert Way
Studio Apartments

912 - 914 Delbert Way

912-914 Delbert WaySan Jose, CA 95126
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The Brooks House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Brooks House

655 Richmond AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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Koi Creek
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Koi Creek

1150 Pedro StSan Jose, CA 95126

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43 Lester Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

43 Lester Ave

43 Lester AveSan Jose, CA 95125
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Willow Glen, San Jose, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Village at Willow GlenBuilding A1BR,1BA$1,460
Surrey Square ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,700
875 Northrup St1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,750
Sandalwood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,950
Cherrywood ApartmentsThe SycamoreStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Scotia ApartmentsPlan 32BR,2BA$2.88
Latitude 372x2F-1065-p12BR,2BA$3.10
Almaden Terrace Apartment HomesD-3X23BR,2BA$3.52
Central Park ApartmentsBroadway-Remodel2BR,2BA$2.99
Willow Creekwc_A1DR1BR,1BA$3.41
Villas Willow Glen1BD, 1BTH B1BR,1BA$3.47
Almaden1x1A1BR,1BA$3.37
1235 Leigh Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.41
The Village at Willow GlenBuilding A1BR,1BA$2.43
Sandalwood ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.55

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Willow Glen, San Jose, CA

Ranked #73

Among neighborhoods in San Jose, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet 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

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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