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Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Jose, CA
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Apartments Under $1,000

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    270 E. Empire Street, San Jose, CA 95112
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    1 BED $977+
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Apartments Under $1,600

  • 79
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    628 South 10Th Street, San Jose, CA 95112
    STUDIO $1,500
    1 BED $1,900
    2 BEDS $2,150

Apartments Under $1,700

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    1410 Roberts Avenue, San Jose, CA 95122
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    1 BED $1,650
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Apartments Under $1,900

  • 33
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    394 Boynton Ave., San Jose, CA 95117
    STUDIO $1,800+
  • 42
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    1040-1058 N 4Th St., San Jose, CA 95112
    STUDIO $1,835
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • 33
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    7213 Rainbow Dr., San Jose, CA 95129
    STUDIO $1,875+
  • 19
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    2065 Marlboro Court, San Jose, CA 95128
    1 BED $1,895
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    1801 Park Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126
    STUDIO $1,895
    1 BED $2,060
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    1150 Pedro St, San Jose, CA 95126
    STUDIO $1,895
    1 BED $2,095
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    4040 Williams Road, San Jose, CA 95117
    STUDIO $1,895
    1 BED $2,125
    2 BEDS $2,625+

Apartments Under $2,000

  • 128
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    3510 Moorpark Ave, San Jose, CA 95117
    STUDIO $1,905
    1 BED $2,120+
    2 BEDS $2,595
  • 56
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    1371 Pedro Street, San Jose, CA 95126
    STUDIO $1,950
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
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    415 S Buena Vista Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126
    1 BED $1,975
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • 98
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    3201 Loma Verde Dr, San Jose, CA 95117
    STUDIO $1,985
    1 BED $2,121
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • 55
    3 days ago

    1150 Ranchero Way, San Jose, CA 95117
    STUDIO $1,995
    1 BED $2,250
    2 BEDS $2,725
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Apartments Under $2,100

  • 18
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    5330 Monterey Road, San Jose, CA 95111
    1 BED $2,050
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    1050 Summerside Dr, San Jose, CA 95122
    1 BED $2,070
    2 BEDS $2,580+
  • 32
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    2415 Rinconada Drive, San Jose, CA 95125
    1 BED $2,095
    2 BEDS $2,495
  • 15
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    1980 Park Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126
    1 BED $2,100
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • 44
    5 days ago

    1324 S Winchester Blvd, San Jose, CA 95128
    STUDIO $2,159+
    1 BED $2,636+
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
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    1125 Ranchero Way, San Jose, CA 95117
    1 BED $2,195
    2 BEDS $2,677+
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    1211 Garbo Way #107, San Jose, CA 95117
    1 BED $2,225
    2 BEDS $2,825
  • 69
    Today

    4501 Snell Ave, San Jose, CA 95136
    STUDIO $2,225+
    1 BED $2,647+
    2 BEDS $3,326+
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  • 23
    3 days ago

    1085 Ranchero Way, San Jose, CA 95117
    1 BED $2,250+
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
    3 BEDS $3,250+
  • 21
    1 day ago

    4400 Albany Drive, San Jose, CA 95129
    1 BED Call for pricing
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  • 27
    Today

    1520 Branham Lane, San Jose, CA 95118
    1 BED $2,325
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • 23
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    5055 Dent Avenue, San Jose, CA 95118
    1 BED $2,325
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
    3 BEDS $3,325
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    1135 Bird Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125
    1 BED $2,350
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  • 107
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    840 Villa Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    1 BED $2,395
    2 BEDS $2,995
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  • 7
    Today

    4963 Campbell Ave, San Jose, CA 95130
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $2,450
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • 15
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    2130 Southwest Expressway, San Jose, CA 95126
    STUDIO $2,463+
    1 BED $2,681+
    2 BEDS $2,939+
  • 20
    6 days ago

    2175 Aborn Road, San Jose, CA 95121
    1 BED $2,485+
    2 BEDS $3,195+
  • 69
    7 days ago

    3246 Cortese Circle, San Jose, CA 95127
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $2,600+
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing
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    1250 Foxdale Loop, San Jose, CA 95122
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $2,780
    3 BEDS $2,656
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    1489 Fruitdale Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $2,795
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    10 East Reed Street, San Jose, CA 95112
    1 BED $2,798+
    2 BEDS $3,566+
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    480 Boynton Avenue, San Jose, CA 95117
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $2,995
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    158, 166 & 174 Revey Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128
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    240 Di Salvo Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128
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    40 Sunol Street, San Jose, CA 95125
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    2080 Fruitdale Ave, San Jose, CA 95128
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    1560 San Tomas Aquino Road, San Jose, CA 95130
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    530 North 1St Street, San Jose, CA 95112
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    3 days ago

    4680 Hamilton Avenue, San Jose, CA 95130
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    1566 Scott St, San Jose, CA 95126
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    2388 S Bascom Ave, San Jose, CA 95008
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    5225 Terner Way, San Jose, CA 95136
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Getting around in San Jose, CA

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Very Walkable
40 /100
Some Transit
64 /100
Bikeable
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 $1,800 and $7,587.

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

There are 99 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in San Jose, CA were last updated on 15 Jun 2025.

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

The average San Jose, CA cheap apartment size is 717 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.

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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 238 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 $3,107 per month so any rental south of $2,485 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, San Jose, CA rents go as low as $977/mo.

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