There are currently 3 cheaper houses available for rent.
Cheap is a relative term to communicate more "affordable" rental and living expenses. Although a rental property might be found within the "Cheap Houses" search, does not mean it is a low-quality rental. These more affordable single family homes are also relative to the other rental home inventory within Alum Rock-East Foothills. Some areas will be cheaper than others and based on demand, rent will fluctuate.
When searching on HotPads for more affordable houses, use the "Sort:" feature to sort single family homes by Lowest Price for Alum Rock-East Foothills. Additionally, set a max price for your search and select "Save search" to be notified in real-time when "cheaper" houses come on the market.
Single family homeowners or property managers can be easier to negotiate rental terms with than larger multi-tenant buildings. Here are a couple things that you can discuss to potentially drop monthly rental costs: