
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Central San Jose Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,800 (45 Rentals)


Japantown Senior Apartments

The Maxwell Apartments

Vista

1212 Hester Ave

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67 E Hedding St, Unit SI FL0-ID1737

Meridian at Midtown

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73 E Hedding St, Unit SI FL0-ID1738

Villa Torino
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787 The Alameda

Legacy Fountain Plaza

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Centerra

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Museum Park

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1 S Market St, Unit SI FL6-ID736

Modera San Pedro Square

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One South Market

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Mosaic Apartments

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754 The Alameda, Unit SI FL0-ID540
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Avalon on the Alameda

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The Standard (CA)

Vespaio

808 West Apartments

Sixth & Jackson

The Julian

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475 W San Carlos St, Unit SI FL2-ID766
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1 S Market St, Unit SI FL22-ID805

Avalon Morrison Park

Trestles Apartments

Miraido Village

SRO-Apartment Building

Alvarado Park - 55+ Senior Housing

Delmas Park

Gran Valle Apartments

Lenzen Square - WAITLIST IS CLOSED
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47 Atlas Ave

Laurel Grove Apartments

Artist Lofts - Downtown Loft Living

Patina at Midtown

The Esplanade

Mio

795 N 2nd St

Diridon West
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Central San Jose, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central San Jose?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central San Jose Studio Apartments | $2,656 | $1,706 | $3,522 |
Central San Jose 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,400 | $1,800 | $4,750 |
| Central San Jose 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,131 | $2,518 | $5,220 |
| Central San Jose 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,764 | $2,789 | $6,130 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCentral San Jose, San Jose, CA
Ranked #60
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central San Jose Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Central San Jose?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Central San Jose is under $3,037.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central San Jose?
The cheapest apartment in Central San Jose is 875 Northrup St which is listed at $1,750, while the average apartment in Central San Jose costs $4,674.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central 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 1 regular apartments in Central San Jose that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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