
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Midtown San Jose Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $2,205 (29 Rentals)


897 Northrup St

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410 Fuller Ave, Unit 410 Fuller, Unit 410 Fuller

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925 Ravenscourt Ave, Unit 3, Unit 3

99 Atlas Ave

33 Atlas Ave, Unit #13

Cinnabar Commons
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219 E St John St

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841 Di Fiore Dr, Unit #4, Unit #4

Bascom Holiday Apartments

Trestles Apartments

The Brooks House

Lenzen Square - WAITLIST IS CLOSED

The Dudley Apartments
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Driftwood Apartments

928 Ravenscourt

Ravenscourt Heights

132 N 5th St

Tao Apartments

Delmas Park

Santana Place, San Jose
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1147 Garfield

Alameda Gardens Apartments

47 Lester Avenue

2928 Magliocco Dr,

1860 Southwest Expy

Agrihood Senior Community (Ages 55+)

The Palms
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155 Monroe St
Midtown San Jose, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Midtown San Jose?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midtown San Jose Studio Apartments | $2,886 | $1,625 | $3,617 |
| Midtown San Jose 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,346 | $1,800 | $5,291 |
Midtown San Jose 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,318 | $2,205 | $10,000+ |
| Midtown San Jose 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,357 | $2,789 | $9,349 |
| Midtown San Jose 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,943 | $4,291 | $5,399 |
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Beyond Campus: Finding Your Perfect San Jose Apartment in the Perfect Student Friendly Neighborhood
Going to college in San Jose? Our local expert gives you the inside scoop on the best neighborhoods to live near Near SJSU, SCU, SJCC, and EVC
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Midtown San Jose Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Midtown San Jose?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Midtown San Jose is under $2,300.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Midtown San Jose?
The cheapest apartment in Midtown San Jose is Redwood Seniors of Willow Glen - 55+ which is listed at $2,205, while the average apartment in Midtown San Jose costs $4,899.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Midtown San Jose?
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 19 regular apartments in Midtown San Jose that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Midtown San Jose?
Cheap apartments in Midtown San Jose have an average cost of $540 which is $4,359 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Midtown San Jose.
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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much
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This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.