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Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Jose, CA
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Apartments Under $1,600

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    295 E Virginia Street, San Jose, CA 95112
    • Studio
    • $1,436+
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    628 South 10Th Street, San Jose, CA 95112
    • Studio
    • 1 BED
    • 2+ BEDS
    • $1,500
    • $1,750
    • $2,025

Apartments Under $1,800

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    67 N. Jackson Ave, San Jose, CA 95116
    • Studio
    • 1 BED
    • 2 BEDS
    • $1,625
    • $1,895
    • $2,650
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    3201 Loma Verde Dr, San Jose, CA 95117
    • Studio
    • 1 BED
    • 2 BEDS
    • $1,709
    • $1,826
    • $1,804
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    346 Clifton Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128
    • 1 BED
    • 2 BEDS
    • $1,795
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Apartments Under $2,000

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    840 Villa Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126
    • Studio
    • 1 BED
    • 2 BEDS
    • $1,825
    • $1,895+
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    7213 Rainbow Dr., San Jose, CA 95129
    • Studio
    • $1,905+
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    1233 Pedro Street, San Jose, CA 95126
    • 1 BED
    • $1,925
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    4515 Hamilton Ave., San Jose, CA 95130
    • 1 BED
    • 2 BEDS
    • $1,960+
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    311 E. Reed Street, San Jose, CA 95112
    • 1 BED
    • $1,995
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    1150 Ranchero Way, San Jose, CA 95117
    • Studio
    • 1 BED
    • 2+ BEDS
    • $1,995
    • $2,295
    • $2,695
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    4680 Hamilton Avenue, San Jose, CA 95130
    • Studio
    • 1 BED
    • 2 BEDS
    • $1,995+
    • $2,450+
    • $2,875+

Apartments Under $2,200

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    3510 Moorpark Ave, San Jose, CA 95117
    • Studio
    • 1 BED
    • 2 BEDS
    • $2,005
    • $2,150
    • $2,535
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    1085 Ranchero Way, San Jose, CA 95117
    • 1 BED
    • 2 BEDS
    • 3 BEDS
    • $2,025+
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    1324 S Winchester Blvd, San Jose, CA 95128
    • Studio
    • 1 BED
    • 2 BEDS
    • $2,065+
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    1065 Ranchero Way, San Jose, CA 95117
    • 1 BED
    • 2 BEDS
    • 3 BEDS
    • $2,075+
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    1050 Summerside Dr, San Jose, CA 95122
    • 1 BED
    • 2 BEDS
    • $2,075+
    • $2,615
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    158, 166 & 174 Revey Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128
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    • 1 BED
    • 2 BEDS
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    • $2,095+
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    2415 Rinconada Drive, San Jose, CA 95125
    • 1 BED
    • 2 BEDS
    • $2,095
    • $2,395
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    3246 Cortese Circle, San Jose, CA 95127
    • 1 BED
    • 2 BEDS
    • 3 BEDS
    • $2,100
    • $2,600
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    398 Boynton Ave, San Jose, CA 95117
    • Studio
    • 1 BED
    • 2+ BEDS
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    • $2,140+
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    1566 Scott St, San Jose, CA 95126
    • 1 BED
    • 2 BEDS
    • $2,144
    • $2,564
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    1520 Branham Lane, San Jose, CA 95118
    • 1 BED
    • 2 BEDS
    • $2,195
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    5055 Dent Avenue, San Jose, CA 95118
    • 1 BED
    • 2 BEDS
    • 3 BEDS
    • $2,195
    • $2,625
    • $3,125
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    260 N Capitol Avenue, San Jose, CA 95127
    • 1 BED
    • 2 BEDS
    • $2,225
    • $2,195+

Apartments Under $2,400

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    1125 Ranchero Way, San Jose, CA 95117
    • 1 BED
    • 2 BEDS
    • $2,200
    • $3,095
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    2130 Southwest Expressway, San Jose, CA 95126
    • Studio
    • 1 BED
    • 2 BEDS
    • $2,228+
    • $2,633+
    • $2,863+
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    1977 Heimgartner Lane, San Jose, CA 95124
    • 1 BED
    • 2 BEDS
    • $2,295
    • $2,795
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    1612 Branham Lane, San Jose, CA 95118
    • 1 BED
    • 2 BEDS
    • 3 BEDS
    • $2,295
    • $2,625
    • $3,125
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    4400 Albany Drive, San Jose, CA 95129
    • 1 BED
    • 2 BEDS
    • 3 BEDS
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Apartments Under $2,600

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    5705 Via Monte, San Jose, CA 95118
    • 2 BEDS
    • $2,400
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    3517 Alden Way, San Jose, CA 95117
    • 1 BED
    • 2 BEDS
    • $2,600
    • $2,825
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    190 Ryland Street, San Jose, CA 95110
    • Studio
    • 1 BED
    • 2+ BEDS
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    • $2,712+
    • $3,536+
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    4963 Campbell Ave, San Jose, CA 95130
    • 1 BED
    • 2 BEDS
    • 3 BEDS
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    40 Sunol Street, San Jose, CA 95125
    • 1 BED
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    1040-1058 N 4Th St., San Jose, CA 95112
    • Studio
    • 2 BEDS
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    2601 Nuestra Castillo Court, San Jose, CA 95127
    • 1 BED
    • 2 BEDS
    • 3 BEDS
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    2950 Story Road, San Jose, CA 95127
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Getting around in San Jose, CA

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a cheap apartment in San Jose, CA?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $1,436 and $5,223. Find cheap apartments in San Jose, CA.

How many cheap rentals are available in San Jose, CA on RentCafe?

There are 115 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in San Jose, CA were last updated on 8 Jun 2023.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in San Jose, CA?

The average San Jose, CA cheap apartment size is 724 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. You might be interested in studio apartments, 1 bedroom apartments, 2 bedroom apartments or 3 bedroom apartments, or browse all RentCafe apartments for rent in San Jose, CA.

Renting a cheap apartment in San Jose, CA

Located at the southern end of the Bay Area, San Jose is the heart of the region’s technology-driven economy and considered the unofficial capital of Silicon Valley. The city is also known for offering a lower cost of living than San Francisco and some of the pricier nearby communities. Employment opportunities in San Jose are plentiful, and technology-based jobs typically offer decent wages and high quality of life. Historically a farming community, San Jose has grown quickly to become the third-largest city in California. Residents and workers here submit more patent applications than in any other U.S. city. Recreational opportunities include cycling and hiking. There are many trails located around and between San Jose’s neighborhoods. The San Jose Sharks are the Bay Area’s only National Hockey League team and a popular ticket in San Jose.

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Finding the right apartment as far as size and location go is one aspect of apartment searching, but making sure that it provides all that you need within a reasonable price is another. On RentCafe, you can search for cheap apartments near you and ensure that you find one that suites your needs. Worried the neighborhood or city you are looking to move to is known to have higher rents? You can browse our listings and find the cheap apartments in any location, whether you are looking at a specific neighborhood, ZIP code, or city.

The perfect apartment for you is out there, either near you or anywhere in the U.S. that you are looking to move to. So, let's find the one that satisfies your wants and needs, but that also comes at an affordable price.

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 119 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 $2,939 per month so any rental south of $2,351 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, San Jose, CA rents go as low as $1,436/mo.

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