
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Jose, CA from $1,036 (143 Rentals) Page 3 of 3


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Sixth St. 345

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Alta Torre

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2392 Sutter Ave

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Skylark Apartments

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Chapel Corner (55 & Older Senior Community)

515 Saratoga Ave

Miramar

280 W California Ave
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1678 Monroe St.

Oakbrook Apartments

King Apartments

La Hacienda Apartments

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179 Dalma Dr

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655 Mariposa Avenue Apartments

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Jose?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose Studio Apartments | $2,944 | $972 | $5,700 |
| San Jose 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,674 | $1,036 | $9,880 |
| San Jose 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,414 | $1,233 | $10,000+ |
| San Jose 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,245 | $1,460 | $10,000+ |
| San Jose 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,378 | $4,175 | $6,639 |
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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 $1,608.
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 $3,603.
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 5,550 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 $666 which is $2,937 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Jose.
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