Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown San Jose Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $921 (116 Rentals)

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$1,450

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

687 Locust St

San JoseCA95110

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The Grove
$2,576 - $3,297
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$2,576 - $3,297
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The Grove

1919 Fruitdale AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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One South Market
$3,032 - $4,801
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One South Market

1 S Market StSan Jose, CA 95113
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Maxwell at Bascom
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$3,070 - $8,232
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Maxwell at Bascom

1350 S Bascom AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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Centerra
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$3,133 - $6,096
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Centerra

77 N Almaden AveSan Jose, CA 95110
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Midtown San Jose, San Jose, CA Local Guide

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 Agrihood Senior Community (Ages 55+) priced from $2,058. Cherry Creek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,090. Here are the most affordable Midtown San Jose apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Agrihood Senior Community (Ages 55+)StudioStudio,1BA$2,058
Cherry Creek1BR, 1 BA1BR,1BA$2,090
David AvenueOne Bedroom - 60% AMI1BR,1BA$2,145
Sandalwood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,165
1235 Leigh Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,250
MeridianA11BR,1BA$2,250
Bascom Holiday ApartmentsS/1 with YARDStudio,1BA$2,395
Plum Orchard ApartmentsFloorplan 1B1BR,1BA$2,500
Willow Glen Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2,560
Redwood Seniors of Willow Glen - 55+One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,588

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown San Jose, CA

As of August 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Midtown San Jose area is the $3.39 price per square foot Plan 4 Model at Mosaic Apartments in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,980. The second greatest value Midtown San Jose apartment is the 2BD, 2BTH A Model at Villas Willow Glen starting at $3,570 with a $3.46 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Mosaic ApartmentsPlan 42BR,2BA$3.39
Villas Willow Glen2BD, 2BTH A2BR,2BA$3.46
Normandy Park2x1.52BR,1.5BA$3.20
Village of Taxco2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$3.26
Avalon Morrison ParkA1T1BR,1.5BA$3.45
Cinnabar Commons2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.00
Los Gatos LandingB2: 2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$3.49
Willow Glen Apartments1x11BR,1BA$3.56
Cherry Creek1BR, 1 BA1BR,1BA$3.22
1235 Leigh Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.57

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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Midtown San Jose?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Midtown San Jose is at Agrihood Senior Community (Ages 55+) listed at $2,058.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Midtown San Jose Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Midtown San Jose Apartment is $2,090 at Cherry Creek.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Midtown San Jose Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Midtown San Jose is starting from $2,508 at Cherry Creek.

What is the most affordable Midtown San Jose Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Midtown San Jose Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Meridian and starts from $3,099.

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