Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in San Jose, CA from $995 (60 Rentals)

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Delmas Park
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Delmas Park

350 Barack Obama BlvdSan Jose, CA 95126
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Miraido Village
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Miraido Village

520-566 N 6th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Page Street Studios
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Page Street Studios

333 Page StSan Jose, CA 95126
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912 - 914 Delbert Way
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912 - 914 Delbert Way

912-914 Delbert WaySan Jose, CA 95126
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Jeanne D ARC Manor
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Jeanne D ARC Manor

85 S 5th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Miranda Village
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Miranda Village

2094 Forest AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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Metro Gardens
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Metro Gardens

420 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Clayburn Apartments
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Clayburn Apartments

67 N Jackson AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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603 S 1st St
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603 S 1st St

603 S 1st StSan Jose, CA 95113
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Alum Rock Apartments
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Alum Rock Apartments

1528-1530 Alum Rock AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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1055 Vermont
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1055 Vermont

1055 Vermont StSan Jose, CA 95126
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39-0008
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39-0008

74 S 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Koi Creek
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Koi Creek

1150 Pedro StSan Jose, CA 95126
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2069 Radio Ave
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2069 Radio Ave

2069 Radio AveSan Jose, CA 95125
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Parkside Studios
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Parkside Studios

495 N Wolfe RdSunnyvale, CA 94085
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Carriage House
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Carriage House

1655 Pomeroy AveSanta Clara, CA 95051

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San Jose, CA
Population: 1,030,119

Ranked #10

in US Census Population by City

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San Jose, CA

Ranked #8

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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2.5
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68 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

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73 / 100

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Biking is convenient for most trips

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48 / 100

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May 4, 2025

Wonderful 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 $1,784.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in San Jose?

The cheapest apartment in San Jose is Blossom Valley Senior Apartments which is listed at $995, while the average apartment in San Jose costs $4,833.

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 3,791 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 $582 which is $4,251 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Jose.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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.

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

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Hard truth. Moving is never easy. I’ve done it all – from local moves to cross-country relocations From packing to unpacking the last box, I have found moving to be an exhausting, expensive and stressful experience every time.