
Senior 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Jose, CA (104 Rentals)


Summercrest Villas

The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ Only

Blossom Valley Senior Apartments

Redwood Seniors of Willow Glen - 55+

Las Golondrinas

Oaks at Almaden Senior Apartments

Gadberry Courts Apartments

Jeanne D ARC Manor

The Brooks House
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Belovida at Newbury Park 55+ Senior Community

Arbor Terraces

Monte Vista Senior Affordable Apartments

Rose Garden Apartments

Corde Terra Senior

Shiraz Senior Apartments

1st and Rosemary Senior Apartments

Alvarado Park - 55+ Senior Housing

Japantown Apartments

Villa de Guadalupe
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Shires Memorial Center

Villa Hermosa

Fuji Towers

171 S 11th St

Cypress Gardens

Sienna

Mabuhay Court Apartments

Oak Circle

Boxer's Mayfair Village
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Boxer's Mayfair Village Senior Apartments

Park Avenue Senior

Casa del Pueblo Apartments

Vivente I

Leigh Avenue Senior Apartments

PATH Villas at 4th Street

Parkview Senior Apartments

Buena Vista Midtown

Villaggio

Quail Hills
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Cambrian Center

Avenida Espana Gardens

Plaza Del Sol Senior Apartment

Vista Park

Homeport

Le Mirador

Palm Court Senior Apartments

Monterey Villa

Girasol

Jardines Paloma Blanca
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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 | $2,827 | $972 | $6,353 |
| San Jose 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,484 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| San Jose 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,393 | $995 | $10,000+ |
| San Jose 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,304 | $1,460 | $10,000+ |
| San Jose 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,801 | $1,300 | $10,000+ |
| San Jose 5 Bedroom Apartments | $17,565 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom San Jose Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in San Jose with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in San Jose is at Summercrest Villas listed at $976.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom San Jose Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in San Jose is $3,484.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom San Jose Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in San Jose is a 1,735 square feet unit starting from $5,291 at Centerra.
What is the average size for San Jose 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in San Jose is currently 747 sq ft.
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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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