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685 Locust St

San JoseCA95110

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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 1 Bed unit found at 3002 Magliocco Dr priced from $1,700. 875 Northrup St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,750. Here are the most affordable Midtown San Jose apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
3002 Magliocco Dr1/11BR,1BA$1,700
875 Northrup St1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,750
Glen Eyrie ApartmentsGlen Eyrie StudioStudio,1BA$1,870

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown San Jose, CA

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Midtown San Jose area is the $3.12 price per square foot T2 Model at Centerra in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,843. The second greatest value Midtown San Jose apartment is the 333 Santana Row Model at 333 Santana Row, Unit #208 starting at $4,000 with a $3.20 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.
CenterraT21BR,1.5BA$3.12
333 Santana Row, Unit #208333 Santana Row2BR,1.5BA$3.20
Central Park ApartmentsRemodel Fifth Avenue3BR,2BA$3.21
Willow CreekTwo Bedroom Two Bath B12BR,2BA$2.94
Fruitdale Station ApartmentsCrescent Collection2BR,2BA$3.47
Moorpark Garden Apartments2 Bedroom Townhouse W/D Patio and Balcony2BR,1.5BA$3.30
787 The AlamedaB12BR,1BA$3.41
Creekside ApartmentsPlan D2BR,2BA$3.26
925 Ravenscourt Ave, Unit 3925 Ravenscourt Ave2BR,1BA$2.95
Cinnabar Commons1 BedroomStudio ,1BA$3.47

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Frequently Asked Questions about Midtown San Jose

What type of rentals are currently available in Midtown San Jose?

There are currently 1139 Apartments for Rent in Midtown San Jose, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,400 to $9,171. There are also 63 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Midtown San Jose ranging from $1,150 to $6,200.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Midtown San Jose?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Midtown San Jose ranges from $1,150 to $6,200 with an average monthly rent of $3,977.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Midtown San Jose?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Midtown San Jose range from $2,789 to $9,171, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,530 to $6,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $6,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,516.

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