
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downing Whitethorne Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $800 (76 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downing Whitethorne area of San Jose.


125 Laurel Grove Ln

52 Cleveland Ave, Unit 2

875 Northrup St

Glen Eyrie Apartments

Sycamore Park

Rosa Crest Studio

1012 Pacific Ave, Unit 1012 Pacific Avenue, Unit 1012 Pacific Avenue

Colonial Way Apartments

Campbell House
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David Avenue

Colonial House Apartments

Village of Taxco

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Boynton Greens Apartments

324-342 S Buena Vista Ave, Unit 336

Redwood Seniors of Willow Glen - 55+

Willow Park Apartments

1780 Grace Ave

Delmas Park
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Miranda Village

Trestles Apartments

Page Street Studios

912 - 914 Delbert Way

The Dudley Apartments

Turnleaf Apartments

Alvarado Park - 55+ Senior Housing

The Brooks House

162-164 Topeka Ave

Surrey Square Apartments
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3137 Cadillac Dr

3200 Cadillac Dr

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Koi Creek

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Sandalwood Apartments

43 Lester Ave

401 Bundy Ave
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373 Richmond Ave

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Bascom House Apt

470 Apartments

48 Lester Ave

Fruitdale Gardens

Pauline Apartments

2307 Pauline Dr

Raintree Apartments
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Downing Whitethorne, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downing Whitethorne?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downing Whitethorne Studio Apartments | $2,747 | $1,004 | $3,717 |
| Downing Whitethorne 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,272 | $1,071 | $9,081 |
| Downing Whitethorne 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,246 | $1,276 | $10,000+ |
| Downing Whitethorne 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,336 | $1,464 | $9,255 |
| Downing Whitethorne 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,473 | $4,291 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Downing Whitethorne Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downing Whitethorne area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at 88 Saratoga Avenue Apartments priced from $1,004. 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 Downing Whitethorne apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88 Saratoga Avenue Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,004 |
| 875 Northrup St | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| Arcadia Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
| 23 Fifty Bascom | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,886 |
| Rosa Crest Studio | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
| Sandalwood Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,950 |
| Campbell House | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,950 |
| The Cedars Studio | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
| Colonial House Apartments | Remodeled 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,075 |
| David Avenue | One Bedroom - 60% AMI | 1BR,1BA | $2,075 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downing Whitethorne, CA
As of May 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downing Whitethorne area is the $3.14 price per square foot 625 Craig Ave Model at 625 Craig Ave, Unit B in the in the Fruitvale neighborhood starting from $6,280. The second greatest value Downing Whitethorne apartment is the 2BD, 2BTH A Model at Villas Willow Glen starting at $3,287 with a $3.19 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downing Whitethorne apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 625 Craig Ave, Unit B | 625 Craig Ave | 3BR,3BA | $3.14 |
| Villas Willow Glen | 2BD, 2BTH A | 2BR,2BA | $3.19 |
| Willow Glen Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $3.11 |
| Boynton Brooks | Down stairs unit | 1BR,1BA | $2.86 |
| Redwood Seniors of Willow Glen - 55+ | Sequoia | 2BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| The Pines Apartments | 3bedroom 1 bath | 3BR,1BA | $2.99 |
| Colonial House Apartments | Remodeled 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.92 |
| Arcadia Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.57 |
| Pruneyard Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.14 |
| 88 Saratoga Avenue Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.38 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downing Whitethorne Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downing Whitethorne?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downing Whitethorne is under $2,075.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downing Whitethorne?
The cheapest apartment in Downing Whitethorne is 88 Saratoga Avenue Apartments which is listed at $1,071, while the average apartment in Downing Whitethorne costs $5,038.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downing Whitethorne?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 28 regular apartments in Downing Whitethorne that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Downing Whitethorne?
Cheap apartments in Downing Whitethorne have an average cost of $344 which is $4,694 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downing Whitethorne.
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