Apartments for Rent in the Downtown San Jose Neighborhood of San Jose, CA (841 Rentals)

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The Ryden
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$2,876 - $4,136
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The Ryden

138 Balbach StSan Jose, CA 95110
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Miro
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Miro

181 E Santa Clara StSan Jose, CA 95113
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Museum Park
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$3,226 - $3,910
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Museum Park

465 W San Carlos StSan Jose, CA 95110
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One South Market
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$2,711 - $5,100
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One South Market

1 S Market StSan Jose, CA 95113
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240 Gifford Ave
$2,100
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240 Gifford Ave

240 Gifford AveSan Jose, CA 95110
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$4,950

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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556 N 4th St

San JoseCA95112
property at 468 S 6th St

$1,100 - $4,200

Studio To 4 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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468 S 6th St

San JoseCA95112
property at 125 Laurel Grove Ln

$1,200

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4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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125 Laurel Grove Ln

San JoseCA95126
property at 685 Locust St

$1,100

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685 Locust St

San JoseCA95110

Downtown San Jose, San Jose, CA Local Guide

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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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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers works hard to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for San Jose, California. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Family-Friendly Rating

Renting for your family? Amongst all of the submarkets in San Jose, Downtown San Jose is one of our favorite neighborhoods for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly submarkets have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. This includes features like parks, trails and recreation, and great learning and education resources.

Outdoors Rating

We think living with parks, paths, and trails is something that is important for them. This neighborhood is a highly-rated area for its parks and green spaces, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

This neighborhood is one of the finest high-end communities in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like shared social spaces, lounges, pools, proximity to great shopping areas, views, access to parks, and nice home amenities like granite or quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. Luxury submarkets also often offer tile or hardwood floors, tennis courts, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.

Pet Friendly Rating

Do you have pets? this residential neighborhood has a reputation as amongst the finest neighborhoods for renters with pets, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown San Jose

How much are Studio apartments in Downtown San Jose?

There are currently 392 Studio Apartments in Downtown San Jose with rent ranges from $1,420 to $3,714 with an average price of $2,626.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Downtown San Jose Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Downtown San Jose ranges from $1,000 to $5,777 with an average monthly rent of $3,027.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown San Jose cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown San Jose range from $995 to $7,388. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,707.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Local Expert's Guide to the Top 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods for Renters in San Jose

Written by: Shannon Hilson

If you’ve spent much time in San Jose, you’ve likely heard it referred to as “the capital of Silicon Valley” a time or two, and with good reason. San Jose has it all when it comes to the modern California lifestyle and then some.

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.