Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central San Jose Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $900 (62 Rentals)

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$2,360

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857 W Taylor St

San JoseCA95126

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Centerra
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$3,109 - $4,770
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Centerra

77 N Almaden AveSan Jose, CA 95110
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Museum Park
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$3,155 - $5,669
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 20

Museum Park

465 W San Carlos StSan Jose, CA 95110
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One South Market
$3,178 - $4,128
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One South Market

1 S Market StSan Jose, CA 95113
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Mosaic Apartments
$3,197 - $6,223
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Mosaic Apartments

500 Race StSan Jose, CA 95126
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Elements
$3,276 - $4,663
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Elements

1201 Parkmoor AveSan Jose, CA 95126
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The Standard (CA)
$3,318 - $4,113
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 30

The Standard (CA)

515 Lincoln AveSan Jose, CA 95126
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Delmas Park
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Delmas Park

350 Barack Obama BlvdSan Jose, CA 95126
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Miraido Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Miraido Village

520-566 N 6th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Trestles Apartments
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Trestles Apartments

1566 Scott StSan Jose, CA 95126
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Page Street Studios
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Page Street Studios

333 Page StSan Jose, CA 95126
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Pensione Esperanza
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pensione Esperanza

598 Columbia AveSan Jose, CA 95126
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Gran Valle Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Gran Valle Apartments

33 E Empire StSan Jose, CA 95112
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First Street Manor
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First Street Manor

523-530 N 1st StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Tao Apartments
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Tao Apartments

544 N 4th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Sandalwood Apartments
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Sandalwood Apartments

1371 Pedro StSan Jose, CA 95126
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N. San Pedro Apartments
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N. San Pedro Apartments

515 N San Pedro StSan Jose, CA 95110
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47 Atlas Ave
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47 Atlas Ave

47 Atlas AveSan Jose, CA 95126
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Central San Jose, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Central San Jose Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central San Jose area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Japantown Senior Apartments priced from $1,706. 875 Northrup St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,750. Here are the most affordable Central San Jose apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Japantown Senior ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,706
875 Northrup St1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,750
Cinnabar Commons1 BedroomStudio,1BA$2,045
Meridian at MidtownS2Studio,1BA$2,450
Legacy Fountain PlazaS1Studio,1BA$2,642
716 North First Street2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2,725
VespaioS01Studio,1BA$2,997
VistaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,999
The EsplanadePlan 1B1BR,1BA$3,037
CenterraJR - A031BR,1BA$3,109

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central San Jose, CA

As of July 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central San Jose area is the $3.28 price per square foot B6 Model at 808 West Apartments in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,192. The second greatest value Central San Jose apartment is the B1 Model at Diridon West starting at $3,908 with a $3.70 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central San Jose apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
808 West ApartmentsB62BR,2BA$3.28
Diridon WestB12BR,2BA$3.70
Villa TorinoThe Palermo2BR,1BA$3.40
ElementsPlan 11BR,1BA$3.80
Mosaic ApartmentsPlan 11BR,1BA$3.77
716 North First Street2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$3.24
The EsplanadePlan 1B1BR,1BA$4.12
Meridian at MidtownS2Studio ,1BA$3.97
Cinnabar Commons1 BedroomStudio ,1BA$3.47
875 Northrup St1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$3.65

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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Central San Jose, San Jose, CA

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across California, including San Jose. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, features that make it easier to raise kids, proximity to transit, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 $3,109.

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 $5,307.

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.

Expert Rental Resources

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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