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Belovida at Newbury Park 55+ Senior Community
1777 Newbury Park DrSan Jose, CA 95133
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Arbor Terraces
2768 McKee RdSan Jose, CA 95127
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515 E WiLL
515 E William StSan Jose, CA 95112
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162-164 Topeka Ave
162-164 Topeka AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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603 S 1st St
603 S 1st StSan Jose, CA 95113
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1055 Vermont
1055 Vermont StSan Jose, CA 95126
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Clayburn Apartments
67 N Jackson AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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Tamien Station
1197 Lick AveSan Jose, CA 95110
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3137 Cadillac Dr
3137 Cadillac DrSan Jose, CA 95117
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Atherton Terrace
4809 Atherton AveSan Jose, CA 95130
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150 Graham Avenue Apartments
150 Graham AveSan Jose, CA 95110
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Delano Apartments
272-280 La Pala DrSan Jose, CA 95127
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Surrey Square Apartments
1661-1671 Hamilton AveSan Jose, CA 95125
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1528-1530 Alum Rock AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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80 Saratoga AveSanta Clara, CA 95051
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41078 Farallon CmnFremont, CA 94538
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101 W Weddell DrSunnyvale, CA 94089
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495 N Wolfe RdSunnyvale, CA 94085
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14105 Sycamore AveSan Martin, CA 95046
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Westport Senior
21301 Point Reyes TerCupertino, CA 95014
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Serra Apartments
42000 Osgood RdFremont, CA 94539
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Agrihood Senior Community (Ages 55+)
76 N Winchester BlvdSanta Clara, CA 95050
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141 Towne Ter
141 Towne TerLos Gatos, CA 95032
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Montevista Apartments
1001 S Main StMilpitas, CA 95035
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Carriage House
1655 Pomeroy AveSanta Clara, CA 95051
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West Glen
2265 S Bascom AveCampbell, CA 95008
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Crossings on Monterey
16800 Monterey RdMorgan Hill, CA 95037
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Remington Grove
575 E Remington DrSunnyvale, CA 94087
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Franklin Street Apartments
135 Franklin StMountain View, CA 94041
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2392 Sutter Ave
2392 Sutter AveSanta Clara, CA 95050
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1045-1055 Lewis St
1045-1055 Lewis StSanta Clara, CA 95050
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The Willows
50 W Edmundson AveMorgan Hill, CA 95037
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Mariposa Apartments
260 Mariposa AveMountain View, CA 94041
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Fernmar Studios
645-701 San Juan DrSunnyvale, CA 94085
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155 Monroe St
155 Monroe StSanta Clara, CA 95050
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Iris Park Apartments
611 Iris AveSunnyvale, CA 94086
San Jose, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Jose?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap San Jose Studio Apartments | $2,836 | $972 | $5,630 |
| Cheap San Jose 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,480 | $976 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap San Jose 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,403 | $995 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap San Jose 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,263 | $1,460 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap San Jose 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,453 | $1,300 | $10,000+ |
| San Jose 5 Bedroom Apartments | $17,565 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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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 $1,437.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in San Jose?
The cheapest apartment in San Jose is Summercrest Villas which is listed at $976, while the average apartment in San Jose costs $6,551.
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 6,118 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 $625 which is $5,926 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Jose.
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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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