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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Market Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $900 (39 Rentals)
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420 S Third St
San JoseCA95112
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$1,895 - $1,975Studio Apartments Available Now
Westwood Properties
55-75 S 6th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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$2,193 - $3,827
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The Colonnade Apartments
201 S 4th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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$2,495 - $3,050Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Windy Hill Apartments
439-441 S 5th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Vintage Tower
235 E Santa Clara StSan Jose, CA 95113
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$2,5951 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 7
Sainte Claire Building
301-321 S 1st StSan Jose, CA 95113
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$2,697 - $3,187Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
101 San Fernando
101 E San Fernando StSan Jose, CA 95112
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$2,700 - $4,0001 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Market Gateway Apartments
535 S Market StSan Jose, CA 95113
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$2,815 - $2,890Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
SPARQ
5 E Reed StSan Jose, CA 95113
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$2,844 - $7,997Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Julian
171 W Julian StSan Jose, CA 95110
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$2,912 - $7,455Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The James
98 N 1st StSan Jose, CA 95113
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$3,071 - $5,053
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The Ryden
138 Balbach StSan Jose, CA 95110
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$3,109 - $4,7701 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Centerra
77 N Almaden AveSan Jose, CA 95110
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$3,122 - $5,669
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Museum Park
465 W San Carlos StSan Jose, CA 95110
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$3,165 - $4,5361 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Modera San Pedro Square
28 N Almaden AveSan Jose, CA 95110
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$3,176 - $28,031Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Miro
181 E Santa Clara StSan Jose, CA 95113
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$3,240
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$3,240
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1 S Market St, Unit SI FL6-ID736
1 S Market StSan Jose, CA 95113
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$3,5952 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1
33 South Third
33 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95113
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$3,630
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475 W San Carlos St, Unit SI FL2-ID766
475 W San Carlos StSan Jose, CA 95110
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$3,631 - $4,500
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One South Market
1 S Market StSan Jose, CA 95113
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$3,670 - $4,8251 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Fay
10 E Reed StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Delmas Park
350 Barack Obama BlvdSan Jose, CA 95126
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Pensione Esperanza
598 Columbia AveSan Jose, CA 95126
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Jeanne D ARC Manor
85 S 5th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Metro Gardens
420 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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603 S 1st St
603 S 1st StSan Jose, CA 95113
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39-0008
74 S 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Fourth St. Apartments
375-395 S 4th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Metro Gardens
420 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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The Ruckers Mansion
418 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Metro Station
439 S 4th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Fourth Street Apartments
542 S 4th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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702 Vine St
702 Vine StSan Jose, CA 95110
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Polaris Apartments
435 S 6th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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The Taft
477 S Market StSan Jose, CA 95113
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The Pierce
60 Pierce AveSan Jose, CA 95110
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360 Residences
350 S Market StSan Jose, CA 95113
735 Locust St
San JoseCA95110
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South Market, San Jose, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Market?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| South Market Studio Apartments | $2,877 | $1,795 | $3,632 |
| South Market 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,472 | $2,508 | $8,776 |
| South Market 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,449 | $995 | $10,000+ |
| South Market 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,077 | $1,720 | $5,460 |
| South Market 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,620 | $1,585 | $1,655 |
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Cheapest Available South Market Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Market area of San Jose, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at 27 North - Student Housing Apartments priced from $995. 39-0008 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,750. Here are the most affordable South Market apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| 27 North - Student Housing Apartments | 2B Shared Attached - Fall 2026 (Other) | 2BR,2BA | $995 |
| 39-0008 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
| Westwood Properties | 55 S 6th | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
| 702 Vine St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2,300 |
| The Colonnade Apartments | Medium Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,365 |
| Windy Hill Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,495 |
| Vintage Tower | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,508 |
| Market Gateway Apartments | Matisse | 1BR,1BA | $2,700 |
| 101 San Fernando | Plan SB | Studio,1BA | $2,759 |
| SPARQ | JR 1 Bedroom A3 | 1BR,1BA | $2,835 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Market, CA
As of July 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Market area is the $3.28 price per square foot B07 Model at Modera San Pedro Square in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,872. The second greatest value South Market apartment is the B7 Model at The Ryden starting at $4,361 with a $4.13 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Market apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Modera San Pedro Square | B07 | 2BR,2BA | $3.28 |
| The Ryden | B7 | 2BR,2BA | $4.13 |
| 27 North - Student Housing Apartments | 2D Private Attached - Fall 2026 (SJSU) | 2BR,2BA | $2.19 |
| The James | A07 | 1BR,1BA | $3.91 |
| 360 Residences | Plan 1A | 1BR,1BA | $4.12 |
| 702 Vine St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2.95 |
| Market Gateway Apartments | Matisse | 1BR,1BA | $3.77 |
| Vintage Tower | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $4.17 |
| 39-0008 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $3.18 |
| Westwood Properties | 55 S 6th | Studio ,1BA | $3.79 |
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Our team compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across California and customized analysis for Central San Jose. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, pet-friendly features, features that make it easier to raise kids, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Market Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Market?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Market is under $2,835.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Market?
The cheapest apartment in South Market is 702 Vine St which is listed at $2,300, while the average apartment in South Market costs $5,053.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Market?
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 10 regular apartments in South Market that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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