Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in the Downtown San Jose Neighborhood of San Jose, CA (35 Rentals)

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Rental terms in the Downtown San Jose area of San Jose as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.

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The Fay
$3,710 - $4,630Short Term Available
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3 Months, 6 Months, 12 Months, 13 Months
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The Fay

10 E Reed StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Foundry Commons
$3,018 - $3,606
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 4

Foundry Commons

868 S 5th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Miro
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$2,973 - $5,874Short Term Available
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1 Month, 15 Months
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Miro

181 E Santa Clara StSan Jose, CA 95113
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One South Market
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$3,042 - $5,555
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

One South Market

1 S Market StSan Jose, CA 95113
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The Julian
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$3,056 - $6,901Short Term Available
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6 Months, 13 Months
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The Julian

171 W Julian StSan Jose, CA 95110
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property at 77 N Almaden Ave

$7,625 - $10,511

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Available Jun 3

77 N Almaden Ave

San JoseCA95110
property at 899 Morrison Park Dr

$4,310

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2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jun 14

899 Morrison Park Dr

San JoseCA95126
property at 972 S 8th St

$6,487

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 1, 2027

972 S 8th St

San JoseCA95112

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Bando apartments
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12 Months
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33 S 15th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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625 S 11th St
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12 Months
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625 S 11th St

625 S 11th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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The Esplanade
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The Esplanade

352 E Taylor StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Frequently Asked Questions about Short-term Downtown San Jose Apartments

What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in Downtown San Jose?

Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Downtown San Jose is at Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments listed at $1,699.

How much is the average rent for a Short-term Downtown San Jose Apartment?

The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Downtown San Jose is $3,983.

What is the largest Short-term Downtown San Jose Apartment for rent?

Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Downtown San Jose is a 2,030 square feet unit starting from $3,042 at One South Market.

Expert Rental Resources

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