
Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in San Jose, CA Under $1,500 (1 Rental)
Rental terms in San Jose as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.

The Freedom of Short-Term Rentals: Exploring the Advantages for Renters
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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 |
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San Jose Studio Apartments | $3,003 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
San Jose 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,472 | $1,198 | $10,000+ |
San Jose 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,337 | $1,343 | $10,000+ |
San Jose 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,040 | $2,132 | $10,000+ |
San Jose 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,637 | $2,925 | $7,582 |
San Jose 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,666 | $4,700 | $7,000 |
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Getting Around San Jose, CA
Walk Score®
68 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
73 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
48 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Short-term San Jose Apartments
What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in San Jose?
Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in San Jose is at Atrium Garden listed at $1,420.
How much is the average rent for a Short-term San Jose Apartment?
The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in San Jose is $3,705.
What is the largest Short-term San Jose Apartment for rent?
Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in San Jose is a 2,900 square feet unit starting from $2,956 at Santana Row.
What is the average size for San Jose Short-term Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Short-term rental in San Jose is currently at 699 sq ft.
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.

Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting
Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

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