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Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Jose, CA
Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Jose, CA. 88 Rentals Available
88 Rentals Available
Apartments Under $800 Apartments Under $1,300 Apartments Under $1,900 Apartments Under $2,000 Apartments Under $2,100 Apartments Under $2,200
Apartments Under $800
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Only 1 unit left1 bd $750Base rent199 S. 14Th Street, San Jose, CA 95112Apply online • Pet friendly
Apartments Under $1,300
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1 bd $1,250Base rent1296 Mcginness Avenue, San Jose, CA 95127Air conditioner
Apartments Under $1,900
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Studio $1,850Base rent3.5 (5)530 North 1St Street, San Jose, CA 95112Apply online • Pet friendly
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Studio $1,899+1 bd $2,028+2 bd $2,424+Base rent1930 Almaden Rd, San Jose, CA 95125Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
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Apartments Under $2,000
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Studio $1,950Base rent4.0 (4)1801 Park Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126Apply online • Cat friendly • Parking
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1 bd $1,975Base rent1233 Pedro St., San Jose, CA 95126Pet friendly • In unit laundry • Dishwasher
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Studio $1,9991 bd $2,028Base rent3975 Seven Trees Blvd, San Jose, CA 95111Apply online • Pet friendly • Patio/Balcony
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Apartments Under $2,100
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1 bd $2,090+Base rent2020 Southwest Expy, San Jose, CA 95126Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
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1 bd $2,095Base rent3080 David Avenue #6, San Jose, CA 95128Apply online • In unit laundry • Air conditioner
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Apartments Under $2,200
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Studio $2,145+Base rent4.0 (11)1371 Pedro Street, San Jose, CA 95126Apply online • Pool • In unit laundry
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1 bd $2,180+2 bd $2,740Base rent4.0 (76)1050 Summerside Dr, San Jose, CA 95122Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Studio $2,186Base rent3.5 (14)7213 Rainbow Dr., San Jose, CA 95129Apply online • Parking • Pool
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Studio $2,195+Total monthly cost4.5 (1)1536 Kerley Dr, San Jose, CA 95112Apply online • Parking • In unit laundry
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1 bd $2,295Base rent4.0 (9)4515 Hamilton Ave., San Jose, CA 95130Apply online • In unit laundry • Large Closets
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1 bd $2,2952 bd $2,725+3 bd $3,500Base rent5.0 (1)1120 Ranchero Way, San Jose, CA 95117Pool • In unit laundry • Extra Storage
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1 bd $2,4002 bd $2,925Base rent4.0 (5)1125 Ranchero Way, San Jose, CA 95117Apply online • Pool • Patio/Balcony
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1 bd $2,479+2 bd $2,996Total monthly cost4.0 (1)1919 Fruitdale Ave, San Jose, CA 95128Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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1 bd $2,495+2 bd $2,995Base rent1211 Garbo Way #107, San Jose, CA 95117Apply online • Cat friendly • Parking
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2 bd $2,751Base rent1315 Eden Avenue, San Jose, CA 95117Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
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3 bd $2,795+Base rent1250 Foxdale Loop, San Jose, CA 95122Apply online • Pet friendly
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2 bd $2,800+Base rent3.5 (4)3246 Cortese Circle, San Jose, CA 95127Apply online • Cat friendly • Fitness center
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1 bd $2,833+2 bd $3,302+Total monthly cost3.5 (8)2130 Southwest Expressway, San Jose, CA 95126Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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2 bd $2,995Base rent3.5 (11)840 Villa Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126Apply online • Parking • Pool
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2 bd $3,325Base rent5.0 (1)4680 Hamilton Avenue, San Jose, CA 95130Apply online • Parking • In unit laundry
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2 bd $3,536+Total monthly cost4.5 (23)868 South 5Th Street, San Jose, CA 95112Apply online • Pet friendly
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Ask for pricing4.5 (7)1560 San Tomas Aquino Road, San Jose, CA 95130Pet friendly • Pool • In unit laundry
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4.5 (3)158, 166 & 174 Revey Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128Cat friendly • Pool • In unit laundry
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Ask for pricing3201 Loma Verde Dr., San Jose, CA 95117Fitness center • Pool • In unit laundry
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Ask for pricing4.0 (29)5055 Dent Avenue, San Jose, CA 95118Parking • Pool • In unit laundry
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Ask for pricing1085 Ranchero Way, San Jose, CA 95117Parking • Pool • In unit laundry
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Ask for pricing5.0 (1)2388 S. Bascom Ave., Suite 100, Campbell, CA 95008Pet friendly • In unit laundry • Dishwasher
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Frequently asked questions
What is the price of a cheap apartment in San Jose, CA?
The price range of a cheap apartment is between $750 and $3,753.
How many cheap rentals are available in San Jose, CA on RentCafe?
There are 100 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in San Jose, CA were last updated on 2 Aug 2026.
What is the average size of a cheap apartment in San Jose, CA?
The average San Jose, CA cheap apartment size is 681 sq. ft.
What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in San Jose, CA?
Cheap apartments in San Jose, CA are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.
What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in San Jose, CA?
A cheap apartment in San Jose, CA offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.
Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in San Jose, CA? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in San Jose, CA has never been easier. We feature 88 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the San Jose, CA average. What is a cheap rent in San Jose, CA? The average apartment rent in San Jose is $3,246 per month so any rental south of $2,597 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, San Jose, CA rents go as low as $750/mo.