
Apartments for Rent in the Downtown San Jose Neighborhood of San Jose, CA Under $2,000 (47 Rentals)


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Atrium Garden

Japantown Senior Apartments

Sparta505 - Student Housing

The Franciscan

232 N 8th St

Parkside Terrace
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163 Gifford Ave, Unit D

468 S 6th St

499 S 5th St

168 S 10th St

684 Modern Ice Dr

79 N 10th St

Metro Gardens

515 E WiLL

N. San Pedro Apartments
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625 S 11th St

1040-1058 N. 4th St, San Jose

1st and Rosemary Senior Apartments

670-686 S. 8th

Fourth Street Apartments

Berkeley Square Apartments

Metro Station

The Ruckers Mansion

Tao Apartments
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742 S. 9th St. Apartments

First Street Manor

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Gran Valle Apartments

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Fourth St. Apartments

39-0008

The Kelsey Ayer Station

603 S 1st St
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Metro Gardens

Alvarado Park - 55+ Senior Housing

650 S 8th St

SRO-Apartment Building

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Jeanne D ARC Manor

Pensione Esperanza

The Grad- Student-by the bed leasing

Miraido Village
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Mabuhay Court Apartments
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 | $2,791 | $1,400 | $4,253 |
| Downtown San Jose 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,251 | $1,100 | $6,143 |
| Downtown San Jose 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,080 | $2,495 | $8,329 |
| 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown San Jose
How much are Studio apartments in Downtown San Jose?
There are currently 396 Studio Apartments in Downtown San Jose with rent ranges from $1,400 to $4,253 with an average price of $2,791.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Downtown San Jose Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Downtown San Jose ranges from $1,100 to $6,143 with an average monthly rent of $3,251.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown San Jose cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown San Jose range from $2,495 to $8,329. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,080.
How expensive are Downtown San Jose Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 77 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown San Jose on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,940 to $5,807 - averaging $4,799 for the location.
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