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Stevens Creek
4300 Stevens Creek BlvdSan Jose, CA 95129
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1900 Senter RdSan Jose, CA 95112
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488 N 6th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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1566 Scott StSan Jose, CA 95126
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520-566 N 6th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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5398 Monterey RdSan Jose, CA 95111
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Brookwood Terrace
1346 E San Antonio StSan Jose, CA 95116
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Fourth Street Apartments
1460 N 4th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Ohlone Chynoweth Commons
5300 Terner WaySan Jose, CA 95136
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The Brooks House
655 Richmond AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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790 Lenzen AveSan Jose, CA 95126
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The Dudley Apartments
355 Santana RowSan Jose, CA 95128
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Almaden Lake Apartments
978 Almaden Lake DrSan Jose, CA 95123
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Ohlone Court Apartments
5225 Terner WaySan Jose, CA 95136
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Rose Garden Apartments
3071 Rose AveSan Jose, CA 95127
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80 Saratoga AveSanta Clara, CA 95051
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41078 Farallon CmnFremont, CA 94538
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4109 Broadmoor CmnFremont, CA 94538
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42000 Osgood RdFremont, CA 94539
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141 Towne TerLos Gatos, CA 95032
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993 Mangrove Ave
993 Mangrove AveSunnyvale, CA 94086
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Franklin Street Apartments
135 Franklin StMountain View, CA 94041
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16800 Monterey RdMorgan Hill, CA 95037
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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 | $2,921 | $972 | $5,660 |
| San Jose 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,649 | $1,036 | $9,855 |
| San Jose 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,385 | $1,233 | $10,000+ |
| San Jose 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,273 | $1,460 | $10,000+ |
| San Jose 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,406 | $4,375 | $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 $1,594.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in San Jose?
The cheapest apartment in San Jose is Stevens Creek which is listed at $1,233, while the average apartment in San Jose costs $3,616.
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 5,737 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 $724 which is $2,892 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Jose.
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