1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Checkers Neighborhood of San Jose, CA (350 Rentals)

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property at 1 S Market St

$2,730 - $2,990

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Feb 1, 2026

1 S Market St

San JoseCA95113
property at 737 S 11th St

$1,100 - $1,195

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

737 S 11th St

San JoseCA95112
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540 E Empire St
1 Bedroom Apartments

540 E Empire St

540 E Empire StSan Jose, CA 95112

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St. James Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

St. James Place

97 E Saint James StSan Jose, CA 95112
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515 E WiLL
1 Bedroom Apartments

515 E WiLL

515 E William StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Metro Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Metro Gardens

420 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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630 S 8th St
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630 S 8th St

630 S 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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196 Gramercy Pl
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196 Gramercy Pl

196 Gramercy PlSan Jose, CA 95116
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422 S 10th St
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422 S 10th St

422 S 10th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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452 S 3rd St
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452 S 3rd St

452 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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351 N 8th St
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351 N 8th St

351 N 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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349 N 14th St
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349 N 14th St

349 N 14th StSan Jose, CA 95112

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99 S 14th St
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99 S 14th St

99 S 14th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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561 S 7th St
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561 S 7th St

561 S 7th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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609 S 14th St
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609 S 14th St

609 S 14th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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62 S 24th St
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62 S 24th St

62 S 24th StSan Jose, CA 95116
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54 N 5th St
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54 N 5th St

54 N 5th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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442-444 S 5th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

442-444 S 5th St

442-444 S 5th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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395 S 3rd St
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395 S 3rd St

395 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112

Checkers, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Largest Available Checkers 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Checkers area of San Jose, CA is found at Miro and is listed at 1,060 square feet priced from $5,729. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
MiroPenthouse 11,060 Sq Ft$5,729
101 San FernandoPlan AT1 - 1 Bed / 1 Bath Townhome946 Sq Ft$2,869
LINQA8942 Sq Ft$3,217
Woodland MeadowAspen836 Sq Ft$2,623
360 ResidencesPlan A2817 Sq Ft$3,029
Westwood Properties55 S 6th800 Sq Ft$2,500
The Colonnade ApartmentsLarge 1 Bed 1 Bath775 Sq Ft$2,664
Cannery Park by WindsorE758 Sq Ft$3,085
ReNew Twenty50Skyport731 Sq Ft$2,475

Cheapest Available Checkers 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Checkers of San Jose, CA is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Model starting from $1,562 at Vintage Tower. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Checkers is currently $2,881. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Vintage Tower1 Bedroom 1 Bath$1,562
515 E WiLL7$1,680
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath$1,759
232 N 8th St1 Bed 1 Bath Corner$1,895
Parkside Terrace1 Bed 1 Bath$2,100
Peppertree Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath$2,256
Foxdale1x1$2,318
ReNew Twenty50Mabury$2,350
The Colonnade ApartmentsOne Bedroom$2,399

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in areas across the United States, including San Jose. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, family-friendly amenities, raising pets, transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Checkers Neighborhood in San Jose, CA

Walk Score®

79 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

56 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

52 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Checkers Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Checkers with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Checkers is at Vintage Tower listed at $1,562.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Checkers Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Checkers is $2,881.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Checkers Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Checkers is a 1,060 square feet unit starting from $5,729 at Miro.

What is the average size for Checkers 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Checkers is currently 800 sq ft.

Expert Rental Resources

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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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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!