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


Sixth & Jackson

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Exhibit at J Town Apartments

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The Ryden

The James

808 West Apartments

Foundry Commons

Centerra

Westwood Properties

Miro
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SPARQ

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Museum Park

Villa Torino

Avalon Morrison Park

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The Colonnade Apartments

Legacy Fountain Plaza

Windy Hill Apartments

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One South Market

Cinnabar Commons

Polaris Apartments
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787 The Alameda

Sainte Claire Building

The Julian

Modera San Pedro Square

Vespaio

Vintage Tower

Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments

The Maxwell Apartments

101 San Fernando

Metropolitan Court Apartments
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1040-1058 N. 4th St, San Jose

Atrium Garden

33 South Third

27 North - Student Housing Apartments

625 S 11th St

Parkside Terrace

Sparta505 - Student Housing

The Franciscan

232 N 8th St

175 W Saint James St, Unit 1309, Unit 1309

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795 N 2nd St

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240 Gifford Ave

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164 S 10th St

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163 Gifford Ave, Unit D, Unit D

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31 S 8th St, Unit 33, Unit 33

556 N 4th St

468 S 6th St

125 Laurel Grove Ln

685 Locust St

1012 Pacific Ave, Unit 1012 Pacific Avenue, Unit 1012 Pacific Avenue
Downtown San Jose, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown San Jose?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown San Jose Studio Apartments | $2,626 | $1,420 | $3,714 |
| Downtown San Jose 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,027 | $1,000 | $5,777 |
| Downtown San Jose 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,707 | $995 | $7,388 |
| Downtown San Jose 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,303 | $2,795 | $6,630 |
| Downtown San Jose 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,655 | $1,655 | $1,655 |
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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
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