Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Central San Jose Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $2,395 (2 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central San Jose?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Central San Jose Studio Apartments | $3,212 | $1,200 | $5,871 |
Central San Jose 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,387 | $1,728 | $6,874 |
Central San Jose 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,036 | $2,395 | $9,430 |
Central San Jose 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,323 | $3,346 | $10,000+ |
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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 $2,609.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central San Jose?
The cheapest apartment in Central San Jose is Vista which is listed at $2,841, while the average apartment in Central San Jose costs $4,515.
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 18 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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