Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Jose, CA from $1,061 (89 Rentals) Page 2 of 2

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Reed Apartments
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Reed Apartments

283 E Reed StSan Jose, CA 95112
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McKee Apartments
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McKee Apartments

1735-1745 Mckee RdSan Jose, CA 95116
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Park Branham
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Park Branham

1520 Branham LnSan Jose, CA 95118
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Villa Fairlane
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Villa Fairlane

264-270 La Pala DrSan Jose, CA 95127
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Alum Rock Apartments
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Alum Rock Apartments

1528-1530 Alum Rock AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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Metro Station
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Metro Station

439 S 4th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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2392 Sutter Ave
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2392 Sutter Ave

2392 Sutter AveSanta Clara, CA 95050
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747 Calla Dr
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747 Calla Dr

747 Calla DrSunnyvale, CA 94086
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Monroe Commons
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Monroe Commons

2330 Monroe StSanta Clara, CA 95050
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155 Monroe St
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155 Monroe St

155 Monroe StSanta Clara, CA 95050
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Amber Circle
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Amber Circle

715 E El Camino RealSunnyvale, CA 94087
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Skylark Apartments
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Skylark Apartments

41277 Roberts AveFremont, CA 94538
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280 W California Ave
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280 W California Ave

280 W California AveSunnyvale, CA 94086
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Miramar
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Miramar

3745 Miramar WaySanta Clara, CA 95051
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515 Saratoga Ave
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515 Saratoga Ave

515 Saratoga AveSanta Clara, CA 95050
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Oakbrook Apartments
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Oakbrook Apartments

3650 Buckley StSanta Clara, CA 95051
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1678 Monroe St.
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1678 Monroe St.

1678 Monroe StSanta Clara, CA 95050
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King Apartments
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King Apartments

2000 California StMountain View, CA 94040

Getting Around San Jose, CA

Walk Score®

68 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

73 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

48 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

San Jose, CA Area Reviews

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Shannon

May 4, 2025

Wonderful place to live if you work remotely, in tech, or in the creative arts. Fantastic vibes and really very affordable compared to other cities like San Francisco. Lots of amazing places to grab a quick bite or waste a spare afternoon, as well.

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 $1,784.

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

The cheapest apartment in San Jose is Vintage Tower which is listed at $1,605, while the average apartment in San Jose costs $4,850.

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 3,806 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 $600 which is $4,250 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Jose.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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.

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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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