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SRO-Apartment Building

650 S 8th St

215 Oak St

Bella Castello

Almaden House

122 Graham Avenue Apartments

Monte Vista Senior Affordable Apartments

Turnleaf Apartments

Royal Garden Apartments

Ranchero Grove Apartments

1137 Roewill Dr

Ranchero Apartments

Alvarado Park - 55+ Senior Housing

Metro Gardens

The Brooks House

Belovida at Newbury Park 55+ Senior Community

Arbor Terraces

515 E WiLL

Clayburn Apartments

603 S 1st St

162-164 Topeka Ave

Tamien Station

Alum Rock Apartments

150 Graham Avenue Apartments

Delano Apartments

Surrey Square Apartments

3137 Cadillac Dr

Atherton Terrace

Capri Apartments

Fourth St. Apartments

3200 Cadillac Dr

1055 Vermont

Orvieto Family A

Kerley Drive Apartments 1445-1455

Villa Monterey Apartments

Villa Almaden Apartments

Welcome to Cadillac Apartments

Woodland apartments

E Empire - Owner Notify - Rent Control-DT

Oak Park Apartments

Metro Gardens

357 Willow Street

Rose Garden Apartments

Reed Apartments

Ohlone Chynoweth Commons

McKee Apartments

39-0008

First Street Manor
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Jose?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap San Jose Studio Apartments | $2,741 | $995 | $6,170 |
| Cheap San Jose 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,435 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap San Jose 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,163 | $995 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap San Jose 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,769 | $1,045 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap San Jose 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,607 | $1,060 | $10,000+ |
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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 $1,599.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in San Jose?
The cheapest apartment in San Jose is 23 Fifty Bascom which is listed at $1,071, while the average apartment in San Jose costs $5,915.
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 11,838 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 $729 which is $5,186 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Jose.
Expert Rental Resources
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.
Articles, How-To's, and Tips

A Local Expert's Guide to the Top 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods for Renters in San Jose
Written by: Shannon Hilson
If you’ve spent much time in San Jose, you’ve likely heard it referred to as “the capital of Silicon Valley” a time or two, and with good reason. San Jose has it all when it comes to the modern California lifestyle and then some.

Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property
Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
Written by: Bob Mallory
Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.