
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Jackson Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,200 (20 Rentals)
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Vintage Tower
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Jackson, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Jackson?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Jackson Studio Apartments | $3,433 | $1,420 | $5,864 |
Jackson 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,675 | $1,250 | $6,905 |
Jackson 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,017 | $2,495 | $10,000+ |
Jackson 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,668 | $3,346 | $10,000+ |
Jackson 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,550 | $5,550 | $5,550 |
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Cheapest Available Jackson Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Jackson area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Vintage Tower priced from $1,721. Westwood Properties has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,800. Here are the most affordable Jackson apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Vintage Tower | VT1B1BB | 1BR,1BA | $1,721 |
Westwood Properties | 55 S 6th | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
1040-1058 N. 4th St, San Jose | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,835 |
39-0008 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
The Kelsey Ayer Station | 80% AMI Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,989 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jackson, CA
As of June 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Jackson area is the $2.75 price per square foot 2/2 Model at 175 W Saint James St in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,800. The second greatest value Jackson apartment is the The Capri Model at Villa Torino starting at $3,185 with a $2.76 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Jackson apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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175 W Saint James St | 2/2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.75 |
Villa Torino | The Capri | 2BR,2BA | $2.76 |
Marquis | C3 | 2BR,2BA | $3.22 |
Metropolitan Court Apartments | 5th floor | 1BR,1BA | $2.98 |
Mio | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $3.47 |
20 S 2nd St, Unit 434 | 20 S 2nd St | 1BR,1BA | $3.16 |
Sparta505 - Student Housing | Plan F | 2BR,2BA | $2.79 |
Japantown Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.28 |
Vintage Tower | VT1B1BB | 1BR,1BA | $2.86 |
39-0008 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $3.36 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Jackson Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Jackson?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Jackson is under $2,735.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Jackson?
The cheapest apartment in Jackson is Vintage Tower which is listed at $1,721, while the average apartment in Jackson costs $5,550.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Jackson?
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 6 regular apartments in Jackson that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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