Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown San Jose Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,240 (41 Rentals)

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property at 685 Locust St

$1,100

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$1,100
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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685 Locust St

San JoseCA95110
property at 468 S 6th St

$1,150

1 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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468 S 6th St

San JoseCA95112

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Cinnabar Commons
$2,045
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$2,045 - $2,518
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Cinnabar Commons

875 Cinnabar StSan Jose, CA 95126
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Miraido Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Miraido Village

520-566 N 6th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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650 S 8th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

650 S 8th St

650 S 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Jeanne D ARC Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Jeanne D ARC Manor

85 S 5th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Delmas Park
1 Bedroom Apartments

Delmas Park

350 Barack Obama BlvdSan Jose, CA 95126

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Metro Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Metro Gardens

420 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Reed Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Reed Apartments

283 E Reed StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Metro Station
1 Bedroom Apartments

Metro Station

439 S 4th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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670-686 S. 8th
1 Bedroom Apartments

670-686 S. 8th

670-686 S 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

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265-271 N 6th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

265-271 N 6th St

265-271 N 6th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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47 Atlas Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

47 Atlas Ave

47 Atlas AveSan Jose, CA 95126
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Downtown San Jose, San Jose, CA Local Guide

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown San Jose Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown San Jose?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown San Jose is under $2,195.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown San Jose?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown San Jose is 164 S 10th St which is listed at $1,240, while the average apartment in Downtown San Jose costs $4,410.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown San Jose?

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 31 regular apartments in Downtown San Jose 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 Downtown San Jose?

Cheap apartments in Downtown San Jose have an average cost of $936 which is $3,474 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown San Jose.

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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