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Apartments for Rent in San Jose, CA under $1200

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Apartments for Rent in San Jose, CA under $1200. 9 Rentals Available
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table in front of a kitchen
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    27 N 6Th Street, San Jose, CA 95112
    2 BEDS $1,015
    3 BEDS $1,030
    4 BEDS $1,010
  • a living room with couches a table and a television
    16
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    270 E. Empire Street, San Jose, CA 95112
    Income Restricted
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    1 BED $937+
  • A kitchen with wooden cabinets and a black countertop.
    3 days ago

    2075 Lockwood Drive, San Jose, CA 95132
    6 BEDS $1,050

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  • a living room with a couch and a ceiling fan
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    101 W Weddell Dr, Sunnyvale, CA 94089
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Getting around in San Jose, CA

74 /100
Very Walkable
40 /100
Some Transit
64 /100
Bikeable
Walk Score®: 74, Transit Score®: 40, Bike Score®: 64

Frequently asked questions

When were prices and availability in San Jose, CA last updated?

Prices and availability in San Jose, CA were last updated on 26 Nov 2025.

What are the best apartments in San Jose, CA?

The best apartments in San Jose, CA are: Enclave, 3517 Alden Way, 265 - 271 N 6th St, 1135 Bird Avenue and 1172 Brace Avenue.

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.

Renting apartments in San Jose, CA under $1,200

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