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Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Jose, CA

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  • 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
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    1 BED $937+
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with two chairs and a table
    12
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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 a white refrigerator and wooden cabinets.
    8
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    3975 Seven Trees Blvd, San Jose, CA 95111
    STUDIO $1,699
    1 BED $1,927
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • A room with wooden floors and white walls.
    73
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    1040-1058 N 4Th St., San Jose, CA 95112
    STUDIO $1,795+
    2 BEDS $2,295
  • A bedroom with a large bed and a chair.
    35
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    1150 Pedro St, San Jose, CA 95126
    STUDIO $1,800+
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
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  • a kitchen with white appliances and white cabinets
    32
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    1055 Vermont St, San Jose, CA 95126
    STUDIO $1,814
  • a green building with a sidewalk and trees in front of it
    38
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    530 North 1St Street, San Jose, CA 95112
    STUDIO $1,850
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $2,525
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a stove and a refrigerator
    38
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    394 Boynton Ave., San Jose, CA 95117
    STUDIO $1,895
  • a kitchen with black appliances and wooden cabinets
    64
    Today

    1371 Pedro Street, San Jose, CA 95126
    STUDIO $1,895
    1 BED $2,195
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a sink and a refrigerator
    37
    Today

    7213 Rainbow Dr., San Jose, CA 95129
    STUDIO $1,950
  • a building with a staircase and a street in front of it
    23
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    415 S Buena Vista Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126
    1 BED $1,975
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a stove and a sink
    22
    Today

    1215 Pedro St, San Jose, CA 95126
    1 BED $1,975
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • an empty kitchen with a stove refrigerator and sink
    20
    Today

    1233 Pedro St., San Jose, CA 95126
    1 BED $1,975
  • a kitchen with white appliances and white cabinets and a sink
    60
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    1150 Ranchero Way, San Jose, CA 95117
    STUDIO $1,975+
    1 BED $2,350
    2 BEDS $2,800
  • a dining room with tables and chairs and a kitchen
    106
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    3201 Loma Verde Dr, San Jose, CA 95117
    STUDIO $1,985
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • A swimming pool in a courtyard surrounded by a fence.
    5
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    3080 David Avenue #6, San Jose, CA 95128
    1 BED $1,995
    2 BEDS $2,261
  • a backyard with a pool and a patio with a table and chairs
    115
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    840 Villa Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126
    STUDIO $1,995+
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
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  • an all white kitchen with marble counter tops and white cabinets
    23
    Today

    1980 Park Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126
    1 BED $2,000+
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • an open kitchen and living room with a large counter top
    44
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    2080 Fruitdale Ave, San Jose, CA 95128
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    1 BED $2,050+
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • A living room with a grey couch, a coffee table, and a painting on the wall.
    6
    3 days ago

    1919 Fruitdale Ave, San Jose, CA 95128
    STUDIO $2,050
    1 BED $2,350+
    2 BEDS $2,900
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a stove and a sink
    98
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    1050 Summerside Dr, San Jose, CA 95122
    1 BED $2,085+
    2 BEDS $2,625
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table and a tv
    18
    Today

    4515 Hamilton Ave., San Jose, CA 95130
    1 BED $2,095
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • A living room with a white couch and a coffee table.
    21
    7 days ago

    2130 Southwest Expressway, San Jose, CA 95126
    STUDIO $2,097+
    1 BED $2,492+
    2 BEDS $3,034+
  • A modern living room with a grey couch and a glass coffee table.
    73
    Today

    4501 Snell Ave, San Jose, CA 95136
    STUDIO $2,188+
    1 BED $2,587+
    2 BEDS $2,988+
  • A kitchen with wooden cabinets and a black fridge.
    Today

    1065 Ranchero Way, San Jose, CA 95117
    1 BED $2,195
    2 BEDS $2,695
    3 BEDS $3,375
  • the building in which the apartment is located
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    311 E. Reed Street, San Jose, CA 95112
    1 BED $2,195+
  • a living room and dining room with a table and chairs
    13
    Today

    1211 Garbo Way #107, San Jose, CA 95117
    1 BED $2,195
    2 BEDS $3,350
  • a large living room with a stone fireplace and furniture
    150
    Today

    3510 Moorpark Ave, San Jose, CA 95117
    STUDIO $1,905
    1 BED $2,200
    2 BEDS $2,675
  • a building with stairs and palm trees in front of it
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    3070 Van Sansul Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128
    1 BED $2,250
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • an empty kitchen with a refrigerator and a door
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    1560 San Tomas Aquino Road, San Jose, CA 95130
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    1 BED $2,295
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with a white couch and a yellow striped rug
    23
    Today

    4400 Albany Drive, San Jose, CA 95129
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  • a white kitchen with white cabinets and a refrigerator
    42
    Today

    1566 Scott St, San Jose, CA 95126
    1 BED $2,308
    2 BEDS $2,759
  • A living room with a white couch, a black and white rug, a wooden cabinet, a TV, and a painting on the wall.
    9
    Today

    1250 Foxdale Loop, San Jose, CA 95122
    1 BED $2,318
    2 BEDS $2,775
    3 BEDS $2,650+
  • a white apartment building with a sign in front of it
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    Today

    1135 Bird Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125
    1 BED $2,350
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a black stove top.
    15
    Today

    480 Boynton Avenue, San Jose, CA 95117
    1 BED $2,350
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • A kitchen with wooden cabinets and a white refrigerator.
    7
    Today

    265 - 271 N 6Th St, San Jose, CA 95112
    1 BED $2,575
    2 BEDS $1,517
  • an empty living room with a wooden floor and a white door
    50
    Today

    398 Boynton Ave, San Jose, CA 95117
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $2,595
  • A dining room with a white table and chairs.
    Today

    4060 Williams Road, San Jose, CA 95117
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $2,625
  • A living room with a yellow couch, a blue chair, and a small table with candles on it.
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    3 days ago

    2175 Aborn Road, San Jose, CA 95121
    1 BED $2,699+
    2 BEDS $2,909+
  • a living room with blue furniture and a picture on the wall
    36
    Today

    190 Ryland Street, San Jose, CA 95110
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    1 BED $2,807+
    2 BEDS $3,316+
  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a marble countertop.
    11
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    1315 Eden Avenue, San Jose, CA 95117
    1 BED $1,986
    2 BEDS $2,383
    3 BEDS $3,304
  • a living room with a yellow couch and a ceiling fan
    14
    Today

    3517 Alden Way, San Jose, CA 95117
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    1 BED $2,175+
    2 BEDS $3,025
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a stove and a refrigerator
    26
    Today

    1085 Ranchero Way, San Jose, CA 95117
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
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    3 BEDS $3,300
  • a kitchen with wooden cabinets and a stainless steel refrigerator
    48
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    40 Sunol Street, San Jose, CA 95125
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
    63
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    158, 166 & 174 Revey Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128
  • a small kitchen with a stove and a refrigerator
    37
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    2415 Rinconada Drive, San Jose, CA 95125
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  • a kitchen with a counter and a stove and a
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    1520 Branham Lane, San Jose, CA 95118
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  • A bedroom with a large bed and a ceiling fan.
    Today

    1125 Ranchero Way, San Jose, CA 95117
    1 BED $2,195
    2 BEDS $2,825
  • A cityscape at dusk with buildings and a pool.
    10
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    2388 S Bascom Ave, San Jose, CA 95008
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  • a large swimming pool with palm trees
    9
    Today

    5225 Terner Way, San Jose, CA 95136
    Income Restricted
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Very Walkable
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Some Transit
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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 $937 and $7,613.

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

There are 155 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in San Jose, CA were last updated on 20 Nov 2025.

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

The average San Jose, CA cheap apartment size is 735 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 207 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 $3,134 per month so any rental south of $2,507 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, San Jose, CA rents go as low as $937/mo.

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