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Downtown San Jose, San Jose, CA Local Guide

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 Studio unit found at Pensione Esperanza priced from $1,200. Vintage Tower has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,721. Here are the most affordable Downtown San Jose apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pensione EsperanzaStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,200
Vintage Tower1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,721
232 N 8th St1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown San Jose, CA

As of July 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown San Jose area is the $2.93 price per square foot 133 E Reed St Model at 133 E Reed St, Unit 133 in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,980. The second greatest value Downtown San Jose apartment is the C1 Three Bedroom Model at Vespaio starting at $5,817 with a $3.43 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
133 E Reed St, Unit 133133 E Reed St4BR,2BA$2.93
VespaioC1 Three Bedroom3BR,2BA$3.43
360 ResidencesPlan C92BR,2BA$2.89
Modera San Pedro SquareB072BR,2BA$3.29
Museum ParkMetropolitan Townhome2BR,2.5BA$3.22
Villa TorinoThe Amalfi1BR,1BA$3.27
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.64
Japantown Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.28
Vintage Tower1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.81
39-00080BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$3.36

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown San Jose

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown San Jose?

There are currently 777 Apartments for Rent in Downtown San Jose, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,100 to $12,086. There are also 55 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown San Jose ranging from $900 to $8,200.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown San Jose?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown San Jose ranges from $900 to $8,200 with an average monthly rent of $3,984.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown San Jose?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown San Jose range from $3,299 to $12,086, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,700 to $4,600. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,450 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,980.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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