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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
716 North First Street2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2,725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central San Jose, CA

As of July 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central San Jose area is the $3.29 price per square foot B6 Model at 808 West Apartments in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,204. The second greatest value Central San Jose apartment is the The Capri BMR Model at Villa Torino starting at $3,416 with a $2.97 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$3.29
Villa TorinoThe Capri BMR2BR,2BA$2.97
Avalon Morrison ParkB1T2BR,2.5BA$3.97
Modera San Pedro SquareB012BR,2BA$3.64
ElementsPlan 11BR,1BA$3.84
Mosaic ApartmentsPlan 11BR,1BA$3.71
716 North First Street2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$3.24
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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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Central San Jose, San Jose, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Central San Jose

What type of rentals are currently available in Central San Jose?

There are currently 395 Apartments for Rent in Central San Jose, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,706 to $10,224. There are also 32 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central San Jose ranging from $2,300 to $5,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Central San Jose?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Central San Jose ranges from $2,300 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,519.

Expert Rental Resources

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Living and Working in San Jose: A Local Expert's Guide to the Best Neighborhoods to Rent Near San Joses Top Employers

Written by: Shannon Hilson

San Jose is absolutely one of those places where your zip code and your job eventually wind up in a very serious relationship.

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Sunny San Jose is so much more than just an incredible place to go to school, get an education, and prepare for the next chapter of your life.

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A Local Expert's Guide to the Top 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods for Renters in San Jose

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