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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central San Jose Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $900 (39 Rentals)
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875 Northrup St
875 Northrup StSan Jose, CA 95126
1012 Pacific Ave, Unit 1012 Pacific Avenue
1012 Pacific Ave
San JoseCA95126
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$2,045 - $2,518Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Cinnabar Commons
875 Cinnabar StSan Jose, CA 95126
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$2,100
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 15Total Monthly Price
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240 Gifford Ave
240 Gifford AveSan Jose, CA 95110
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$2,1951 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 15
Metropolitan Court Apartments
390 N 2nd StSan Jose, CA 95112
463 Menker Ave
San JoseCA95128
99 Atlas Ave
San JoseCA95126
33 Atlas Ave, Unit #13
33 Atlas Ave
San JoseCA95126
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$2,530 - $3,544Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
787 The Alameda
787 The AlamedaSan Jose, CA 95126
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$2,591 - $4,8821 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Villa Torino
29-39 W Julian StSan Jose, CA 95110
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$2,641 - $5,423Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
808 West Apartments
808 W San Carlos StSan Jose, CA 95126
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$2,687 - $4,7731 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Legacy Fountain Plaza
190 Ryland StSan Jose, CA 95110
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$2,720
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 17Total Monthly Price
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73 E Hedding St, Unit SI FL0-ID1738
73 E Hedding StSan Jose, CA 95112
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$2,729 - $3,609Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Vista
1611 Parkmoor AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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$2,759 - $4,177Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Silver
333 Sunol StSan Jose, CA 95126
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$2,797 - $4,117Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Meridian at Midtown
1432 W San Carlos StSan Jose, CA 95126
20 Ryland Park Dr, Unit 305
20 Ryland Park Dr
San JoseCA95110
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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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Trestles Apartments
1566 Scott StSan Jose, CA 95126
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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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Lenzen Square - WAITLIST IS CLOSED
790 Lenzen AveSan Jose, CA 95126
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SRO-Apartment Building
507 N 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Alvarado Park - 55+ Senior Housing
237 Race StSan Jose, CA 95126
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The Kelsey Ayer Station
457 N 1st StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Gran Valle Apartments
33 E Empire StSan Jose, CA 95112
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First Street Manor
523-530 N 1st StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Tao Apartments
544 N 4th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Sandalwood Apartments
1371 Pedro StSan Jose, CA 95126
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N. San Pedro Apartments
515 N San Pedro StSan Jose, CA 95110
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47 Atlas Ave
47 Atlas AveSan Jose, CA 95126
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Alameda Gardens Apartments
73 N Keeble AveSan Jose, CA 95126
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Laurel Grove Apartments
298 Laurel Grove LnSan Jose, CA 95126
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Artist Lofts - Downtown Loft Living
385 N 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments
Diridon West
717 W Julian StSan Jose, CA 95126
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3 Bedroom Apartments
708 N 1st St
708 N 1st StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Menclair Apartments
560 Menker AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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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 | $2,824 | $2,045 | $3,495 |
| Central San Jose 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,270 | $1,800 | $4,870 |
| Central San Jose 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,823 | $2,495 | $4,968 |
| Central San Jose 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,697 | $3,346 | $6,220 |
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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 1 Bed unit found at 875 Northrup St priced from $1,750. Cinnabar Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,045. Here are the most affordable Central San Jose apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 875 Northrup St | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| Cinnabar Commons | 1 Bedroom | Studio,1BA | $2,045 |
| 808 West Apartments | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,641 |
| Villa Torino | The Amalfi BMR | 1BR,1BA | $2,741 |
| Silver | Plan SA | Studio,1BA | $2,759 |
| Legacy Fountain Plaza | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2,778 |
| 716 North First Street | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $2,835 |
| Meridian at Midtown | Plan 1B | 1BR,1BA | $2,869 |
| Vista | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,907 |
| The Esplanade | Plan 1A | 1BR,1BA | $3,017 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central San Jose, CA
As of June 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central San Jose area is the $3.72 price per square foot B1T Model at Avalon Morrison Park in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,630. The second greatest value Central San Jose apartment is the Soho – LiveWork Model at Museum Park starting at $3,002 with a $3.15 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Avalon Morrison Park | B1T | 2BR,2.5BA | $3.72 |
| Museum Park | Soho – LiveWork | 1BR,1BA | $3.15 |
| 787 The Alameda | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.41 |
| Mosaic Apartments | Plan 1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.57 |
| Villa Torino | The Firenze | 1BR,1BA | $3.63 |
| 716 North First Street | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $3.38 |
| Vespaio | A01 | 1BR,1BA | $3.79 |
| Legacy Fountain Plaza | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $3.71 |
| Cinnabar Commons | 1 Bedroom | Studio ,1BA | $3.47 |
| 875 Northrup St | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.65 |
Beyond Campus: Finding Your Perfect San Jose Apartment in the Perfect Student Friendly Neighborhood
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central San Jose Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Central San Jose?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Central San Jose is at Cinnabar Commons listed at $2,045.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Central San Jose Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central San Jose Apartment is $1,750 at 875 Northrup St.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Central San Jose Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Central San Jose is starting from $2,518 at Cinnabar Commons.
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