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Pensione Esperanza
598 Columbia AveSan Jose, CA 95126
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Alvarado Park - 55+ Senior Housing
237 Race StSan Jose, CA 95126
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875 Northrup St
875 Northrup StSan Jose, CA 95126
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3080 David AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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Agrihood Senior Community (Ages 55+)
76 N Winchester BlvdSanta Clara, CA 95050
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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 | $3,002 | $1,200 | $6,840 |
| Midtown San Jose 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,327 | $1,728 | $8,733 |
| Midtown San Jose 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,526 | $2,495 | $10,000+ |
| Midtown San Jose 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,483 | $3,346 | $9,894 |
| Midtown San Jose 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,032 | $6,482 | $7,582 |
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There are currently 35 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Midtown San Jose Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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Cheapest Available Midtown San Jose Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Midtown San Jose area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Pensione Esperanza priced from $1,200. Page Street Studios has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,234. Here are the most affordable Midtown San Jose apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pensione Esperanza | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| Page Street Studios | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,234 |
| 1055 Vermont | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| Alvarado Park - 55+ Senior Housing | 1Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,728 |
| 875 Northrup St | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| The Kelsey Ayer Station | 80% AMI Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,989 |
| David Avenue | a60 | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
| The Grove | Ruby- 475 sq ft | Studio,1BA | $2,050 |
| 1235 Leigh Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,150 |
| Creekside Apartments | Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $2,310 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown San Jose, CA
As of June 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Midtown San Jose area is the $2.94 price per square foot Plan C5 Model at 360 Residences in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,119. The second greatest value Midtown San Jose apartment is the Girard Model at Domicilio starting at $4,324 with a $3.10 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Midtown San Jose apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 360 Residences | Plan C5 | 2BR,2BA | $2.94 |
| Domicilio | Girard | 2BR,2BA | $3.10 |
| 175 W Saint James St | 2/2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.75 |
| 163 Gifford Ave, Unit B | 163 Gifford Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.83 |
| Villa Torino | The Capri | 2BR,2BA | $3.09 |
| Livorno Square | Bernini | 2BR,1BA | $2.88 |
| 101 San Fernando | Plan A5 - 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.62 |
| Metropolitan Court Apartments | 5th floor | 1BR,1BA | $2.98 |
| 925 Ravenscourt Ave, Unit 2 | 925 Ravenscourt Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.94 |
| Page Street Studios | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.88 |
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ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States including Midtown San Jose, San Jose, and the greater San Jose area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
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 $2,310.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Midtown San Jose?
The cheapest apartment in Midtown San Jose is Alvarado Park - 55+ Senior Housing which is listed at $1,728, while the average apartment in Midtown San Jose costs $7,032.
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 32 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 $418 which is $6,614 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Midtown San Jose.
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