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Iris Park Apartments
611 Iris AveSunnyvale, CA 94086
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Park Lane Apartments
520 Walker DrMountain View, CA 94043
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Amber Circle
715 E El Camino RealSunnyvale, CA 94087
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Chapel Corner (55 & Older Senior Community)
40455 Chapel WayFremont, CA 94538
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Cambria Apartments
815 E Fremont AveSunnyvale, CA 94087
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Paulson Park
111 Montebello AveMountain View, CA 94043
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Del Prado I Apartments
301 Acalanes DrSunnyvale, CA 94086
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Morgan Hill Senior Housing - Specials
16685 Church StMorgan Hill, CA 95037
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655 Mariposa Avenue Apartments
655 Mariposa AveMountain View, CA 94041
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El Camino
2585 El Camino RealSanta Clara, CA 95051
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044- Villa Oaks
158 N Sunnyvale AveSunnyvale, CA 94086
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Campbell Square Apartments
240 Hollis AveCampbell, CA 95008
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The Capri Apartments
2030 California StMountain View, CA 94040
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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 | $2,926 | $972 | $5,725 |
| San Jose 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,665 | $1,036 | $9,800 |
| San Jose 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,417 | $1,233 | $10,000+ |
| San Jose 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,186 | $1,460 | $10,000+ |
| San Jose 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,364 | $4,375 | $6,649 |
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May 4, 2025Wonderful 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 $1,608.
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 $3,635.
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 4,545 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 $684 which is $2,951 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Jose.
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