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Apartments for Rent in San Jose, CA under $2000

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  • a backyard with a pool and a patio with a table and chairs
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    840 Villa Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126
    STUDIO $1,995+
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a stove and a refrigerator
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    394 Boynton Ave., San Jose, CA 95117
    STUDIO $1,795+
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a sink and a refrigerator
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    7213 Rainbow Dr., San Jose, CA 95129
    STUDIO $1,950
  • A room with wooden floors and white walls.
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    1040-1058 N 4Th St., San Jose, CA 95112
    STUDIO $1,895+
  • a kitchen with white appliances and white cabinets and a sink
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    1150 Ranchero Way, San Jose, CA 95117
    STUDIO $1,975+
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  • a dining room with tables and chairs and a kitchen
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    3201 Loma Verde Dr, San Jose, CA 95117
    STUDIO $1,985
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a green building with a sidewalk and trees in front of it
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    530 North 1St Street, San Jose, CA 95112
    STUDIO $1,850
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • a kitchen with black appliances and wooden cabinets
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    1371 Pedro Street, San Jose, CA 95126
    STUDIO $1,895
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • 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 building with a staircase and a street in front of it
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    415 S Buena Vista Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126
    1 BED $1,975
  • an all white kitchen with marble counter tops and white cabinets
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    1980 Park Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126
    1 BED $2,000+
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  • a kitchen with white appliances and white cabinets
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    1055 Vermont St, San Jose, CA 95126
    STUDIO $1,814
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a stove and a sink
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    1215 Pedro St, San Jose, CA 95126
    1 BED $1,975
  • an empty kitchen with a stove refrigerator and sink
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    1233 Pedro St., San Jose, CA 95126
    1 BED $1,975
  • A kitchen with wooden cabinets and a black stove top oven.
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    4040 Williams Road, San Jose, CA 95117
    STUDIO $1,895
  • A bedroom with a large bed and a chair.
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    1150 Pedro St, San Jose, CA 95126
    STUDIO $1,800+
  • A swimming pool in a courtyard surrounded by a fence.
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    3080 David Avenue #6, San Jose, CA 95128
    1 BED $1,995
  • A kitchen with a white refrigerator and wooden cabinets.
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    3975 Seven Trees Blvd, San Jose, CA 95111
    STUDIO $1,699
    1 BED $1,927
  • A kitchen with wooden cabinets and a black chair.
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    1536 Kerley Dr, San Jose, CA 95112
    STUDIO $1,495
  • a living room with a white couch and a table
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    4343 Renaissance Drive, San Jose, CA 95134
    Income Restricted
    STUDIO $1,826
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  • A pool under a shade structure with a building in the background.
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    1385 Lucretia Ave, San Jose, CA 95122
    1 BED $1,783+
    2 BEDS $1,993+
  • an aerial view of a swimming pool with houses in the background
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    978 Almaden Lake Drive, San Jose, CA 95123
    Income Restricted
    2 BEDS $1,951
  • a living room with couches a table and a television
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    270 E. Empire Street, San Jose, CA 95112
    Income Restricted
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    1 BED $937+
  • a living room with two chairs and a table
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    1410 Roberts Avenue, San Jose, CA 95122
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $1,650
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • A kitchen with wooden chairs and a granite counter top.
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    1296 Mcginness Avenue, San Jose, CA 95127
    1 BED $1,250
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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 19 Nov 2025.

What are the best apartments in San Jose, CA?

The best apartments in San Jose, CA are: Enclave, 1135 Bird Avenue, Blue Hills West Apartments, 1172 Brace Avenue and Brittany House 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.

Renting apartments in San Jose, CA under $2,100

Searching for apartments for rent in San Jose, CA under $2,100 is not an easy task, but luckily you have come to the right place. Whether you are a student on a budget, a young professional on the move, or simply a frugal person, RentCafe can help you find what you are looking for. Just make sure you know what you consider non-negotiable and what you can compromise on. Your new home is just a few clicks away. In San Jose, CA, where the average rent is $1,859 per month, there are 73 units available for less than $2,100. Click on any of these units to see pictures, floor plans, amenities and more. After you have picked your favorite, you can contact the property to check availability. Considering that you are trying to spend as little as possible, looking at 1 bedroom apartments and studio apartments might be a good idea.

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