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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pensione EsperanzaStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,200
Page Street StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$1,234
875 Northrup St1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,750
The Kelsey Ayer Station80% AMI StudioStudio,1BA$1,989
Japantown Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,015

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central San Jose, CA

As of August 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central San Jose area is the $3.06 price per square foot Regent Model at The Esplanade in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,579. The second greatest value Central San Jose apartment is the B5 Model at 808 West Apartments starting at $3,550 with a $3.00 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.
The EsplanadeRegent3BR,3BA$3.06
808 West ApartmentsB52BR,2BA$3.00
VespaioB1 Two Bedroom2BR,2BA$3.44
Museum ParkMetropolitan Townhome2BR,2.5BA$3.22
Avalon Morrison ParkB1T2BR,2.5BA$3.49
ElementsPlan 11BR,1BA$3.34
Mosaic ApartmentsPlan 11BR,1BA$3.36
Villa TorinoThe Amalfi1BR,1BA$3.24
Japantown Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.28
Page Street StudiosStudioStudio ,1BA$2.88

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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 398 Apartments for Rent in Central San Jose, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,200 to $12,086. There are also 38 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central San Jose ranging from $1,750 to $6,950.

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 $1,750 to $6,950 with an average monthly rent of $4,259.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.