Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fruitvale Neighborhood of Saratoga, CA from $1,500 (7 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available Fruitvale Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fruitvale area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Vitalia Apartments priced from $1,599. Joseph Manor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,925. Here are the most affordable Fruitvale apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vitalia ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,599
Joseph ManorStudioStudio,1BA$1,925
4775 Atherton Ave1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,145

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fruitvale, CA

As of May 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fruitvale area is the $2.57 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Lake Vasona Manor in the in the Fruitvale neighborhood starting from $3,295. The second greatest value Fruitvale apartment is the 2BR/2BTH Model at Blossom Hill Terrace Apartments starting at $2,895 with a $2.53 price per square foot in the Fruitvale neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fruitvale apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lake Vasona Manor2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.57
Blossom Hill Terrace Apartments2BR/2BTH2BR,2BA$2.53
La Valencia Apartment HomesResidence 3 Luxury2BR,1BA$3.93
CieloPlan B12BR,1BA$3.62
620 Gamma Ct, Unit Unit #4620 Gamma Ct2BR,1BA$3.30
The Pines Apartments3bedroom 1 bath3BR,1BA$4.20
4775 Atherton Ave1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.05
Vivere1C1BR,1BA$4.16
Heritage VillageThe Colony1BR,1BA$3.92
Vitalia ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.99

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fruitvale Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Fruitvale?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Fruitvale is at Vitalia Apartments listed at $1,599.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Fruitvale Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Fruitvale Apartment is $2,145 at 4775 Atherton Ave.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Fruitvale Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Fruitvale is starting from $2,617 at Vitalia Apartments.

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