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163 Gifford Ave, Unit D
163 Gifford AveSan Jose, CA 95110
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown San Jose Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $921 (65 Rentals)
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875 Cinnabar StSan Jose, CA 95126
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399 East CtSan Jose, CA 95116
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685 N 6th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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715 E Saint John StSan Jose, CA 95112
684 Modern Ice Dr
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232 N 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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1536 Kerley DrSan Jose, CA 95112
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Parkside Terrace
463 Wooster AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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235 E Santa Clara StSan Jose, CA 95113
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The Colonnade Apartments
201 S 4th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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67 E Hedding St, Unit SI FL0-ID1737
67 E Hedding StSan Jose, CA 95112
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33 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95113
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Westwood Properties
55-75 S 6th StSan Jose, CA 95112
52 S 10th St
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Delmas Park
350 Barack Obama BlvdSan Jose, CA 95126
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488 N 6th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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520-566 N 6th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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598 Columbia AveSan Jose, CA 95126
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85 S 5th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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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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457 N 1st StSan Jose, CA 95112
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74 S 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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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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33 E Empire StSan Jose, CA 95112
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283 E Reed StSan Jose, CA 95112
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79 N 10th St
79 N 10th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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First Street Manor
523-530 N 1st 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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The Ruckers Mansion
418 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Metro Station
439 S 4th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Fourth Street Apartments
542 S 4th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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670-686 S. 8th
670-686 S 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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1st and Rosemary Senior Apartments
30 E Rosemary StSan Jose, CA 95112
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1040-1058 N. 4th St, San Jose
1040-1058 N 4th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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625 S 11th St
625 S 11th 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 | $2,901 | $1,400 | $4,285 |
| Downtown San Jose 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,345 | $1,100 | $8,706 |
| Downtown San Jose 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,326 | $2,495 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown San Jose 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,799 | $2,940 | $5,807 |
| Downtown San Jose 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,690 | $4,690 | $4,690 |
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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 515 E WiLL priced from $1,680. Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments - 55 years+ has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,699. Here are the most affordable Downtown San Jose apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR,1BA | $1,680 |
| Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments - 55 years+ | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,699 |
| Japantown Senior Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,706 |
| Hawthorn Senior Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,709 |
| 232 N 8th St | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
| Atrium Garden | A1 | Studio,1BA | $1,945 |
| Parkside Terrace | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,980 |
| Vintage Tower | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,090 |
| View at Julian | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,091 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown San Jose, CA
As of September 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown San Jose area is the $3.10 price per square foot Georgetown – Townhome Model at Museum Park in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,034. The second greatest value Downtown San Jose apartment is the Parma Model at Pavona Apartments starting at $4,073 with a $3.37 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Museum Park | Georgetown – Townhome | 2BR,2.5BA | $3.10 |
| Pavona Apartments | Parma | 2BR,2BA | $3.37 |
| Westwood Properties | 55 S 6th | 1BR,1BA | $2.52 |
| Market Gateway Apartments | Picasso | 2BR,2BA | $3.38 |
| Cinnabar Commons | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.00 |
| 787 The Alameda | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.41 |
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments - 55 years+ | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.55 |
| View at Julian | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.21 |
| Parkside Terrace | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.37 |
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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 $2,091.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown San Jose?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown San Jose is 515 E WiLL which is listed at $1,680, while the average apartment in Downtown San Jose costs $3,500.
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 9 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 $486 which is $3,014 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown San Jose.
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