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

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Jeanne D ARC Manor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Jeanne D ARC Manor

85 S 5th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Miraido Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Miraido Village

520-566 N 6th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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39-0008
Studio Apartments

39-0008

74 S 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Tao Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tao Apartments

544 N 4th StSan Jose, CA 95112

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95 N 8th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

95 N 8th St

95 N 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Bayshore Estates
2 Bedroom Apartments

Bayshore Estates

855 N Bayshore Rd WSan Jose, CA 95112

Jackson, San Jose, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vintage TowerVT1B1BB1BR,1BA$1,721
Westwood Properties55 S 6thStudio,1BA$1,800
1040-1058 N. 4th St, San JoseStudioStudio,1BA$1,835
39-00080BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,850
The Kelsey Ayer Station80% AMI StudioStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
175 W Saint James St2/22BR,2BA$2.75
Villa TorinoThe Capri2BR,2BA$2.76
MarquisC32BR,2BA$3.22
Metropolitan Court Apartments5th floor1BR,1BA$2.98
MioB12BR,2BA$3.47
20 S 2nd St, Unit 43420 S 2nd St1BR,1BA$3.16
Sparta505 - Student HousingPlan F2BR,2BA$2.79
Japantown Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.28
Vintage TowerVT1B1BB1BR,1BA$2.86
39-00080BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$3.36

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Jackson, San Jose, CA

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Among neighborhoods in San Jose, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers works hard to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central San Jose. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, apartment communities for the kids, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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