
Studio Apartments for Rent in the Downtown San Jose Neighborhood of San Jose, CA (395 Rentals)


The James

808 West Apartments

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Foundry Commons

Miro

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The Colonnade Apartments

Windy Hill Apartments

787 The Alameda

101 San Fernando
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1040-1058 N. 4th St, San Jose

Atrium Garden

The Franciscan

468 S 6th St

Furnished Studio-San Jose - Downtown

S. 3rd

Park Townsend

St. James Place

Paseo Plaza

Plant 51
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Axis

188 West St. James

41 S 8th St

868 Calhoun St

584 N 2nd St

781 S 11th St

178-184 N 7th St

Zavala

778 S 10th St

520 S 3rd St
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698 S 8th St

395 S 3rd St

253 N 3rd St

643-645 S 6th St

655 S 6th St

Grant Hall

265 N 8th St

1026-1038 E Santa Clara St

43 Atlas Ave

415 S 5th St
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992 E Taylor St

499 N 3rd St

567 S 6th St

MID City Apt

529 S 7th St

808 Morrison Ave

536-542 S 7th St

234-262 S 11th St

681 S 8th St

1085 Eugene Ave
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 | $2,761 | $1,420 | $3,714 |
| Downtown San Jose 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,097 | $1,000 | $5,893 |
| Downtown San Jose 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,913 | $995 | $6,014 |
| Downtown San Jose 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,375 | $2,795 | $6,510 |
| Downtown San Jose 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,655 | $1,655 | $1,655 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
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Largest Available Downtown San Jose Studio Apartments
The largest available Studio apartment unit in the Downtown San Jose area of San Jose, CA is found at The Pierce and is listed at 676 square feet . Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pierce | Plan B | 676 Sq Ft | Call for Rates |
| Miro | S5 | 615 Sq Ft | $3,217 |
| Diridon West | A3 | 577 Sq Ft | $2,986 |
| The James | S01 | 575 Sq Ft | $2,706 |
| 101 San Fernando | Plan SC | 560 Sq Ft | $2,487 |
| 808 West Apartments | S1 | 558 Sq Ft | $2,714 |
| 39-0008 | 0BR/1.0BA | 550 Sq Ft | $1,850 |
| The Julian | S1 | 497 Sq Ft | $2,662 |
| The Franciscan | Room 8 | 120 Sq Ft | $1,450 |
Cheapest Available Downtown San Jose Studio Apartments
Currently the lowest priced Studio apartment unit Downtown San Jose of San Jose, CA is the Room 8 Model starting from $1,450 at The Franciscan. The average price for all Studio apartments in Downtown San Jose is currently $2,761. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| The Franciscan | Room 8 | $1,450 |
| 39-0008 | 0BR/1.0BA | $1,850 |
| 101 San Fernando | Plan SC | $2,487 |
| Diridon West | A1 | $2,632 |
| The Julian | S1 | $2,662 |
| The James | S01 | $2,706 |
| 808 West Apartments | S1 | $2,714 |
| The Pierce | Plan B | $2,788 |
| Miro | S5 | $3,217 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Studio Downtown San Jose Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Downtown San Jose with Studio?
Currently the most affordable Studio in Downtown San Jose is at The Franciscan listed at $1,450.
How much is the average rent for a Studio Downtown San Jose Apartment?
The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Downtown San Jose is $2,761.
What is the largest available Studio Downtown San Jose Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Downtown San Jose is a 676 square feet unit at The Pierce.
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