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2905 Old Almaden RdSan Jose, CA 95125
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5055 Dent AveSan Jose, CA 95118
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2415 Rinconada DrSan Jose, CA 95125
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3189 Cadillac DrSan Jose, CA 95117
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1646 Davis StSan Jose, CA 95126
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357 Willow StSan Jose, CA 95110
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420 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Rose Garden Apartments
3071 Rose AveSan Jose, CA 95127
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Reed Apartments
283 E Reed StSan Jose, CA 95112
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80 Saratoga AveSanta Clara, CA 95051
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41078 Farallon CmnFremont, CA 94538
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42000 Osgood RdFremont, CA 94539
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76 N Winchester BlvdSanta Clara, CA 95050
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16800 Monterey RdMorgan Hill, CA 95037
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135 Franklin StMountain View, CA 94041
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2392 Sutter AveSanta Clara, CA 95050
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747 Calla DrSunnyvale, CA 94086
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155 Monroe St
155 Monroe StSanta Clara, CA 95050
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17305 Monterey StMorgan Hill, CA 95037
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715 E El Camino RealSunnyvale, CA 94087
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41277 Roberts AveFremont, CA 94538
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 | $2,815 | $972 | $6,353 |
| San Jose 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,483 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| San Jose 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,397 | $995 | $10,000+ |
| San Jose 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,258 | $1,460 | $10,000+ |
| San Jose 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,938 | $1,300 | $10,000+ |
| San Jose 5 Bedroom Apartments | $17,565 | $10,000 | $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 $1,594.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in San Jose?
The cheapest apartment in San Jose is Stevens Creek which is listed at $1,036, while the average apartment in San Jose costs $6,742.
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 6,739 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 $656 which is $6,086 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Jose.
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A Local Expert's Guide to the Top 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods for Renters in San Jose
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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.
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Written by: Lauren Harrington
I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.
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This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.
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This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.