Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downing Whitethorne Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $921 (135 Rentals)

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1206 Francisco Ave, Unit 3
$2,500

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Base Rent$2,500
Total Monthly Price$2,500
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Oct 1

1206 Francisco Ave, Unit 3

1206 Francisco AveSan Jose, CA 95126
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The Grove
$2,676

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Base Rent$2,676
Total Monthly Price$2,676
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Grove

1919 Fruitdale AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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  • Low Income

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Maxwell at Bascom
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$2,962 - $8,066

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Base Rent$2,962 - $8,066
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Maxwell at Bascom

1350 S Bascom AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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property at 511 Boxleaf Ct
$2,975

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,975
Total Monthly Price$2,975
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 1
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511 Boxleaf Ct, Unit Condo

511 Boxleaf Ct
San JoseCA95117
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property at 3361 Madonna Dr
$3,200

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Base Rent$3,200
Total Monthly Price$3,200
2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 1
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3361 Madonna Dr

San JoseCA95117
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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
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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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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. Campbell House has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,950. 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
Campbell HouseStudioStudio,1BA$1,950
Agrihood Senior Community (Ages 55+)StudioStudio,1BA$2,058
Colonial House ApartmentsRemodeled 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,075
Cherry Creek1BR, 1 BA1BR,1BA$2,090
Sandalwood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,185
Redwood Seniors of Willow Glen - 55+One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,205
MeridianA11BR,1BA$2,250
1235 Leigh Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,250
3176 Cadillac Drive2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downing Whitethorne, CA

As of September 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downing Whitethorne area is the $2.55 price per square foot 2/2 Model at Sycamore Glen Apartments in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Downing Whitethorne apartment is the The Eastern Model at West Park Apartments starting at $3,195 with a $2.93 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.
Sycamore Glen Apartments2/22BR,2BA$2.55
West Park ApartmentsThe Eastern2BR,2BA$2.93
River Walk ApartmentsRedwood2BR,2BA$3.34
The Pines Apartments2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$3.33
BRACE AVENUE2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$3.26
3685 Cape Cod Ct, Unit 043685 Cape Cod Ct2BR,1BA$3.05
3176 Cadillac Drive2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$3.16
Colonial House ApartmentsRemodeled 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.92
Cherry Creek1BR, 1 BA1BR,1BA$3.22
88 Saratoga Avenue ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.38

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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 $2,450.

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 $3,495.

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 14 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 $367 which is $3,128 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downing Whitethorne.

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