Apartments for Rent in San Jose, CA under $3000
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Studio $3,000+Base rent4.0 (287)345 Village Center Drive, San Jose, CA 95134Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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Studio $2,025Total monthly cost4.5 (1)1536 Kerley Dr, San Jose, CA 95112Apply online • Parking • In unit laundry
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1 bd $2,527+Total monthly cost4.0 (8)2175 Aborn Road, San Jose, CA 95121Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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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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Studio $2,472+1 bd $2,662+Total monthly cost4.0 (41)4501 Snell Ave, San Jose, CA 95136Apply online • Pet friendly
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1 bd $2,743+Total monthly cost3.5 (8)2130 Southwest Expressway, San Jose, CA 95126Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Studio $3,000+Base rent4.0 (287)345 Village Center Drive, San Jose, CA 95134Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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1 bd $2,956+Base rent4.0 (32)4000 Ellmar Oaks Drive, San Jose, CA 95136Apply online • Pet friendly
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Studio $2,991+Total monthly cost1350 S Bascom Ave, San Jose, CA 95128Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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1 bd $2,9252 bd $2,423+3 bd $2,795+Base rent1250 Foxdale Loop, San Jose, CA 95122Apply online • Pet friendly
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Studio $1,895Base rent4.5 (13)394 Boynton Ave., San Jose, CA 95117Apply online • Pool • In unit laundry
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1 bd $2,035Base rent4.5 (6)3915 Hamilton Avenue, San Jose, CA 95130Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
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Studio $1,8952 bd $2,395Base rent5.0 (1)1150 Pedro St, San Jose, CA 95126Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Studio $2,397+1 bd $2,913+Total monthly cost4.5 (12)1324 S Winchester Blvd, San Jose, CA 95128Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Studio $2,815+Total monthly cost4.5 (10)171 W Julian St, San Jose, CA 95110Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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1 bd $2,1202 bd $2,670Base rent4.0 (76)1050 Summerside Dr, San Jose, CA 95122Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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1 bd $2,195Base rent4.0 (6)2080 Fruitdale Ave, San Jose, CA 95128Apply online • Parking • In unit laundry
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Studio $2,708+Total monthly cost4.5 (23)515 Lincoln Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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1 bd $2,763+Total monthly cost4.5 (23)868 South 5Th Street, San Jose, CA 95112Apply online • Pet friendly
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1 bd $2,898+Base rent4.0 (7)5805 Charlotte Drive, San Jose, CA 95123Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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1 bd $2,500+Base rent1111 Weyburn Lane, San Jose, CA 95129Apply online • Parking • Pool
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1 bd $2,295Base rent4.0 (11)1371 Pedro Street, San Jose, CA 95126Apply online • Pool • In unit laundry
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Studio $2,707+1 bd $2,892Total monthly cost1700 Newbury Park Dr, San Jose, CA 95133Apply online • Pet friendly
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1 bd $2,020Base rent459 Willow Street, San Jose, CA 95125Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
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1 bd $2,684+Base rent4.0 (60)935 Willowleaf Drive, San Jose, CA 95128Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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When were prices and availability in San Jose, CA last updated?
Prices and availability in San Jose, CA were last updated on 22 Jun 2026.
What are the best apartments in San Jose, CA?
The best apartments in San Jose, CA are: Elan at River Oaks, Enclave, Misora, Atrium Garden Apartment Homes, LLC and The Platform Urban Apartments.
What type of rental buildings are in San Jose, CA?
In San Jose, 44% of the residents are renting compared to 56% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 29% of San Jose's rentals, 48% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 22% are single-family rentals.
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