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164 S 10th St, Unit A0619
164 S 10th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Pensione Esperanza
598 Columbia AveSan Jose, CA 95126
598 Columbia Ave
San JoseCA95126
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Atrium Garden
1536 Kerley DrSan Jose, CA 95112
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694 S Second St
694 S Second StSan Jose, CA 95112
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The Kelsey Ayer Station
457 N 1st StSan Jose, CA 95112
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232 N 8th St
232 N 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments
399 East CtSan Jose, CA 95116
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Vintage Tower
235 E Santa Clara StSan Jose, CA 95113
520-522 Madera Ave
San JoseCA95112
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390 N 2nd StSan Jose, CA 95112
109 Duane St
San JoseCA95110
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The Colonnade Apartments
201 S 4th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Delmas Park
350 Barack Obama BlvdSan Jose, CA 95126
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Miraido Village
520-566 N 6th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Jeanne D ARC Manor
85 S 5th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Lenzen Square - WAITLIST IS CLOSED
790 Lenzen AveSan Jose, CA 95126
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SRO-Apartment Building
507 N 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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650 S 8th St
650 S 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Alvarado Park - 55+ Senior Housing
237 Race StSan Jose, CA 95126
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Metro Gardens
420 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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515 E WiLL
515 E William StSan Jose, CA 95112
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603 S 1st St
603 S 1st StSan Jose, CA 95113
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Fourth St. Apartments
375-395 S 4th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Kerley Drive Apartments 1445-1455
1445-1455 Kerley DrSan Jose, CA 95112
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Metro Gardens
420 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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E Empire - Owner Notify - Rent Control-DT
33 E Empire StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Reed Apartments
283 E Reed StSan Jose, CA 95112
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First Street Manor
523-530 N 1st StSan Jose, CA 95112
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39-0008
74 S 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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742 S. 9th St. Apartments
742 S 9th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Tao Apartments
544 N 4th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Berkeley Square Apartments
1545 N 1ST StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Metro Station
439 S 4th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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The Ruckers Mansion
418 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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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 | $2,540 | $1,250 | $3,695 |
| Downtown San Jose 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,169 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown San Jose 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,130 | $2,295 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown San Jose 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,557 | $2,895 | $5,790 |
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Cheapest Available Downtown San Jose Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown San Jose area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 164 S 10th St, Unit A0619 priced from $1,240. Pensione Esperanza has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here are the most affordable Downtown San Jose apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| 164 S 10th St, Unit A0619 | 164 S 10th St | 1BR,4BA | $1,240 |
| Pensione Esperanza | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
| The Franciscan | Room 8 | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR,1BA | $1,680 |
| The Kelsey Ayer Station | 50% AMI Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,706 |
| Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,759 |
| 39-0008 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
| 232 N 8th St | 1 Bed 1 Bath Corner | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| Metropolitan Court Apartments | 4th Floor Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown San Jose, CA
As of March 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown San Jose area is the $3.20 price per square foot Plan 2A Model at 360 Residences in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,967. The second greatest value Downtown San Jose apartment is the 3X1 Model at Palm Court Apartments starting at $3,199 with a $2.64 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown San Jose apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 360 Residences | Plan 2A | 2BR,2BA | $3.20 |
| Palm Court Apartments | 3X1 | 3BR,1BA | $2.64 |
| The Esplanade | Plan 2A + Loft Townhome | 2BR,2BA | $3.16 |
| Marquis | Plan 2B | 2BR,2BA | $3.28 |
| 27 North - Student Housing Apartments | 2D Private Attached - Spring 2026 (Other) | 2BR,2BA | $2.19 |
| Westwood Properties | 55 S 6th | 1BR,1BA | $3.24 |
| Villa Torino | The Roma BMR | 1BR,1BA | $3.19 |
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.64 |
| 39-0008 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $3.36 |
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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 $1,895.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown San Jose?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown San Jose is 164 S 10th St, Unit A0619 which is listed at $1,240, while the average apartment in Downtown San Jose costs $4,584.
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 40 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 $835 which is $3,749 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown San Jose.
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