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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown San Jose Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $900 (51 Rentals)
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164 S 10th St
164 S 10th StSan Jose, CA 95112
468 S 6th St
San JoseCA95112
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144 S Third St, Unit 311
144 S Third StSan Jose, CA 95112
925 N Bayshore Rd W
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Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments
399 East CtSan Jose, CA 95116
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232 N 8th St
232 N 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
170-172 S 10th St
San JoseCA95112
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Westwood Properties
55-75 S 6th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Atrium Garden
1536 Kerley DrSan Jose, CA 95112
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Parkside Terrace
463 Wooster AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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Cinnabar Commons
875 Cinnabar StSan Jose, CA 95126
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The Colonnade Apartments
201 S 4th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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$2,100
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240 Gifford Ave
240 Gifford AveSan Jose, CA 95110
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$2,1491 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 14
Vintage Tower
235 E Santa Clara StSan Jose, CA 95113
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Metropolitan Court Apartments
390 N 2nd 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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Pensione Esperanza
598 Columbia AveSan Jose, CA 95126
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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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The Kelsey Ayer Station
457 N 1st StSan Jose, CA 95112
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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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Gran Valle Apartments
33 E Empire StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Reed Apartments
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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74 S 8th St
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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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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625 S 11th St
625 S 11th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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N. San Pedro Apartments
515 N San Pedro StSan Jose, CA 95110
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Renzel Apartments
120 Arroyo WaySan Jose, CA 95112
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1st and Rosemary Family Apartments
66-80 E Rosemary StSan Jose, CA 95112
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265-271 N 6th St
265-271 N 6th 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 | $2,743 | $1,450 | $3,749 |
| Downtown San Jose 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,262 | $1,000 | $8,156 |
| Downtown San Jose 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,960 | $995 | $6,153 |
| Downtown San Jose 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,472 | $2,789 | $5,146 |
| Downtown San Jose 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,017 | $1,585 | $5,811 |
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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 2 Beds unit found at 27 North - Student Housing Apartments priced from $995. 164 S 10th St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,240. Here are the most affordable Downtown San Jose apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 North - Student Housing Apartments | 2B Shared Attached - Fall 2026 (Other) | 2BR,2BA | $995 |
| 164 S 10th St | 164 S 10th St | 1BR,4BA | $1,240 |
| The Franciscan | Room 8 | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR,1BA | $1,680 |
| Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,699 |
| 79 N 10th St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,825 |
| Westwood Properties | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
| 232 N 8th St | 1 Bed 1 Bath Corner | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| Atrium Garden | A1 | Studio,1BA | $1,945 |
| Parkside Terrace | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,980 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown San Jose, CA
As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown San Jose area is the $3.12 price per square foot T2 Model at Centerra in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,843. The second greatest value Downtown San Jose apartment is the B1 Model at 787 The Alameda starting at $3,245 with a $3.41 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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| Centerra | T2 | 1BR,1.5BA | $3.12 |
| 787 The Alameda | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.41 |
| 27 North - Student Housing Apartments | 2D Private Attached - Spring 2026 (Other) | 2BR,2BA | $2.19 |
| 716 North First Street | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $3.38 |
| 702 Vine St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $3.21 |
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.55 |
| Cinnabar Commons | 1 Bedroom | Studio ,1BA | $3.47 |
| Parkside Terrace | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.37 |
| 232 N 8th St | 1 Bed 1 Bath Corner | 1BR,1BA | $3.45 |
Beyond Campus: Finding Your Perfect San Jose Apartment in the Perfect Student Friendly Neighborhood
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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 $1,980.
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 $4,750.
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 26 regular apartments in Downtown San Jose that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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