125 Laurel Grove Ln
San JoseCA95126
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Central San Jose, San Jose, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent a home in Central San Jose?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central San Jose 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,487 | $3,500 | $5,500 |
| Central San Jose 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,766 | $3,900 | $5,800 |
| Central San Jose 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,150 | $1,150 | $1,150 |
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There are currently 6 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Central San Jose Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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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 Studio unit found at Pensione Esperanza priced from $1,200. Page Street Studios has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,234. Here are the most affordable Central San Jose apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pensione Esperanza | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| Page Street Studios | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,234 |
| Alvarado Park - 55+ Senior Housing | 1Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,728 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central San Jose, CA
As of June 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central San Jose area is the $2.75 price per square foot 2/2 Model at 175 W Saint James St in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,800. The second greatest value Central San Jose apartment is the 163 Gifford Ave Model at 163 Gifford Ave, Unit B starting at $3,400 with a $2.83 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 175 W Saint James St | 2/2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.75 |
| 163 Gifford Ave, Unit B | 163 Gifford Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.83 |
| Villa Torino | The Capri | 2BR,2BA | $3.09 |
| Metropolitan Court Apartments | 5th floor | 1BR,1BA | $2.98 |
| Vendome Place | Unit 6 | 2BR,2BA | $3.40 |
| Avalon Morrison Park | A1T | 1BR,1.5BA | $3.27 |
| Mosaic Apartments | Plan 1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.21 |
| Japantown Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.28 |
| Alvarado Park - 55+ Senior Housing | 1Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.15 |
| Page Street Studios | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.88 |
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What type of rentals are currently available in Central San Jose?
There are currently 398 Apartments for Rent in Central San Jose, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,200 to $12,384. There are also 25 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central San Jose ranging from $1,150 to $5,800.
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 $1,150 to $5,800 with an average monthly rent of $3,127.
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