Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downing Whitethorne Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $800 (76 Rentals)

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4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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125 Laurel Grove Ln

San JoseCA95126

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Delmas Park
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Trestles Apartments

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

Page Street Studios

333 Page StSan Jose, CA 95126
Corporate Housing
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912 - 914 Delbert Way
Studio Apartments

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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The Brooks House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Brooks House

655 Richmond AveSan Jose, CA 95128
Senior Living
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162-164 Topeka Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

162-164 Topeka Ave

162-164 Topeka AveSan Jose, CA 95128

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3137 Cadillac Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3137 Cadillac Dr

3137 Cadillac DrSan Jose, CA 95117
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3200 Cadillac Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

3200 Cadillac Dr

3200 Cadillac DrSan Jose, CA 95117
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Arcadia Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Arcadia Apartments

1011 Leigh AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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Koi Creek
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Koi Creek

1150 Pedro StSan Jose, CA 95126
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Sandalwood Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Sandalwood Apartments

1371 Pedro StSan Jose, CA 95126
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43 Lester Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

43 Lester Ave

43 Lester AveSan Jose, CA 95125
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401 Bundy Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

401 Bundy Ave

401 Bundy AveSan Jose, CA 95117
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Driftwood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Driftwood Apartments

1390 Castlemont AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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The Terrace Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Terrace Apartments

3615 Greenlee DrSan Jose, CA 95117
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Bascom House Apt
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bascom House Apt

2520-2530 S Bascom AveSan Jose, CA 95124
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470 Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

470 Apartments

470 Boynton AveSan Jose, CA 95117
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48 Lester Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

48 Lester Ave

48 Lester AveSan Jose, CA 95125
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Fruitdale Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Fruitdale Gardens

1489 Fruitdale AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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Pauline Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Pauline Apartments

2306-2322 Pauline DrSan Jose, CA 95124
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2307 Pauline Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

2307 Pauline Dr

2307 Pauline DrSan Jose, CA 95124
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Raintree Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Raintree Apartments

1058 S Winchester BlvdSan Jose, CA 95128

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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. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
88 Saratoga Avenue ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,004
875 Northrup St1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,750
Arcadia ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,800
23 Fifty BascomStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,886
Rosa Crest StudioStudioStudio,1BA$1,895
Sandalwood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,950
Campbell HouseStudioStudio,1BA$1,950
The Cedars StudioStudioStudio,1BA$1,995
Colonial House ApartmentsRemodeled 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,075
David AvenueOne Bedroom - 60% AMI1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
625 Craig Ave, Unit B625 Craig Ave3BR,3BA$3.14
Villas Willow Glen2BD, 2BTH A2BR,2BA$3.19
Willow Glen Apartments2x22BR,2BA$3.11
Boynton BrooksDown stairs unit1BR,1BA$2.86
Redwood Seniors of Willow Glen - 55+Sequoia2BR,1BA$2.67
The Pines Apartments3bedroom 1 bath3BR,1BA$2.99
Colonial House ApartmentsRemodeled 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.92
Arcadia ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.57
Pruneyard Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.14
88 Saratoga Avenue ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.38

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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 $2,075.

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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