
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Jose, CA from $1,061 (106 Rentals) Page 2 of 3


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Villa Monterey Apartments

Villa Almaden Apartments

Almaden House

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Oak Park Apartments

Metro Gardens

Woodland apartments

357 Willow Street

Rose Garden Apartments

Reed Apartments

McKee Apartments

Villa Collina Apartments

742 S. 9th St. Apartments

Corde Terra Senior

Shiraz Senior Apartments

Saratoga Grove Apartments

Park Branham

Marlboro Manor Apartments

Ashworth Apartments

Jackson Place Apartments

Alum Rock Apartments

Metro Station

The Waverly at Campbell

88 Saratoga Avenue Apartments

Central Park Terrace

16685 Church St

10320 Farallone Dr

The Skeels Apartments

St. Anton Apartments

The Huntington Senior Apartment Homes

10320 Farallone Dr

Agrihood Senior Community (Ages 55+)

Crossings on Monterey

Franklin Street Apartments

2392 Sutter Ave

747 Calla Dr

155 Monroe St

Monroe Commons

Amber Circle

Skylark Apartments

350 Dunster Apartments

Chapel Corner (55 & Older Senior Community)

280 W California Ave

515 Saratoga Ave

Miramar

Paulson Park

Paula Court Apartments
San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Jose?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose Studio Apartments | $2,750 | $995 | $5,660 |
| San Jose 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,441 | $1,061 | $9,936 |
| San Jose 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,255 | $1,276 | $10,000+ |
| San Jose 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,166 | $1,464 | $10,000+ |
| San Jose 4 Bedroom Apartments | $9,597 | $4,899 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Jose Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in San Jose?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in San Jose is under $1,599.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in San Jose?
The cheapest apartment in San Jose is 88 Saratoga Avenue Apartments which is listed at $1,071, while the average apartment in San Jose costs $5,745.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in San Jose?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 8,063 regular apartments in San Jose that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in San Jose?
Cheap apartments in San Jose have an average cost of $652 which is $5,093 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Jose.
Expert Rental Resources
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.
Articles, How-To's, and Tips

A Local Expert's Guide to the Top 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods for Renters in San Jose
Written by: Shannon Hilson
If you’ve spent much time in San Jose, you’ve likely heard it referred to as “the capital of Silicon Valley” a time or two, and with good reason. San Jose has it all when it comes to the modern California lifestyle and then some.

Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property
Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
Written by: Bob Mallory
Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.