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Stevens Creek
4300 Stevens Creek BlvdSan Jose, CA 95129
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399 Blossom Hill RdSan Jose, CA 95123
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3090 S Bascom AveSan Jose, CA 95124
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Delmas Park
350 Barack Obama BlvdSan Jose, CA 95126
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Miraido Village
520-566 N 6th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Miranda Village
2094 Forest AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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Page Street Studios
333 Page StSan Jose, CA 95126
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Pensione Esperanza
598 Columbia AveSan Jose, CA 95126
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Transform your studio apartment layout and maximize storage. Get proven ideas from a 20-year property expert to make any small space stylish and functional.
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912 - 914 Delbert Way
912-914 Delbert WaySan Jose, CA 95126
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Jeanne D ARC Manor
85 S 5th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Pollard Plaza Apartment
1150 Mclaughlin AveSan Jose, CA 95122
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The Dudley Apartments
355 Santana RowSan Jose, CA 95128
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Lenzen Square - WAITLIST IS CLOSED
790 Lenzen AveSan Jose, CA 95126
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122 Graham Avenue Apartments
122 Graham AveSan Jose, CA 95110
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Metro Gardens
420 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Clayburn Apartments
67 N Jackson AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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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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Tamien Station
1197 Lick AveSan Jose, CA 95110
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Alum Rock Apartments
1528-1530 Alum Rock AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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80 Saratoga AveSanta Clara, CA 95051
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101 W Weddell DrSunnyvale, CA 94089
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495 N Wolfe RdSunnyvale, CA 94085
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Westport Senior
21301 Point Reyes TerCupertino, CA 95014
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Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.
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23 Fifty Bascom
2350 S Bascom AveCampbell, CA 95008
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Agrihood Senior Community (Ages 55+)
76 N Winchester BlvdSanta Clara, CA 95050
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Carriage House
1655 Pomeroy AveSanta Clara, CA 95051
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Remington Grove
575 E Remington DrSunnyvale, CA 94087
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1045-1055 Lewis St
1045-1055 Lewis StSanta Clara, CA 95050
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Fernmar Studios
645-701 San Juan DrSunnyvale, CA 94085
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Mariposa Apartments
260 Mariposa AveMountain View, CA 94041
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Iris Park Apartments
611 Iris AveSunnyvale, CA 94086
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Jose?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose Studio Apartments | $2,833 | $972 | $5,455 |
| San Jose 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,582 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| San Jose 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,423 | $995 | $10,000+ |
| San Jose 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,399 | $1,460 | $10,000+ |
| San Jose 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,848 | $1,060 | $10,000+ |
| San Jose 5 Bedroom Apartments | $17,201 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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Beyond Campus: Finding Your Perfect San Jose Apartment in the Perfect Student Friendly Neighborhood
Going to college in San Jose? Our local expert gives you the inside scoop on the best neighborhoods to live near Near SJSU, SCU, SJCC, and EVC
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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 Stevens Creek which is listed at $972, while the average apartment in San Jose costs $6,370.
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 3,616 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 $568 which is $5,802 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
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.
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Sunny San Jose is so much more than just an incredible place to go to school, get an education, and prepare for the next chapter of your life.
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