Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downing Whitethorne Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $800 (132 Rentals)

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925 Ravenscourt Ave, Unit 3
$2,445
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925 Ravenscourt Ave, Unit 3

925 Ravenscourt AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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Maxwell at Bascom
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$2,999 - $9,165
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Maxwell at Bascom

1350 S Bascom AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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Delmas Park
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Delmas Park

350 Barack Obama BlvdSan Jose, CA 95126
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Miranda Village
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Miranda Village

2094 Forest AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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Trestles Apartments
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Trestles Apartments

1566 Scott StSan Jose, CA 95126
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Page Street Studios
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Page Street Studios

333 Page StSan Jose, CA 95126
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912 - 914 Delbert Way
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912 - 914 Delbert Way

912-914 Delbert WaySan Jose, CA 95126
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Turnleaf Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Turnleaf Apartments

3201 Loma Verde DrSan Jose, CA 95117
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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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Downing Whitethorne, San Jose, CA Local Guide

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. Dry Creek Crossing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,272. Here are the most affordable Downing Whitethorne apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
88 Saratoga Avenue ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,004
Dry Creek Crossing2x12BR,1BA$1,272
23 Fifty BascomStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,695
875 Northrup St1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,750
Glen Eyrie ApartmentsGlen Eyrie StudioStudio,1BA$1,870
Campbell HouseStudioStudio,1BA$1,950
Colonial House ApartmentsRemodeled 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,075
Cherry Creek1BR, 1 BA1BR,1BA$2,090
Pruneyard Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,200
Blackford ApartmentsOne Bedroom - Plan 21BR,1BA$2,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downing Whitethorne, CA

As of June 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downing Whitethorne area is the $3.20 price per square foot 333 Santana Row Model at 333 Santana Row, Unit #208 in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,000. The second greatest value Downing Whitethorne apartment is the Two Bedroom Two Bath B1 Model at Willow Creek starting at $3,182 with a $2.92 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
333 Santana Row, Unit #208333 Santana Row2BR,1.5BA$3.20
Willow CreekTwo Bedroom Two Bath B12BR,2BA$2.92
Boynton Brooks2nd floor over looking pond2BR,2BA$2.72
Creekside ApartmentsPlan C2BR,1BA$3.17
Oliva ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$3.08
3002 Magliocco Dr2/12BR,1BA$2.94
925 Ravenscourt Ave, Unit 3925 Ravenscourt Ave2BR,1BA$2.95
Colonial House ApartmentsRemodeled 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.92
Pruneyard Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.14
88 Saratoga Avenue ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.38

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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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team is happy to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across California including Downing Whitethorne, San Jose, and the greater San Jose area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best outdoor access, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 $2,250.

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 $7,757.

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 11 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 $180 which is $7,577 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downing Whitethorne.

Expert Rental Resources

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Helpful Local Expert Guides

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

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

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Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.