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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Market Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $900 (21 Rentals)
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San JoseCA95112
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San JoseCA95126
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The Colonnade Apartments
201 S 4th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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$2,195 - $2,4951 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Westwood Properties
55-75 S 6th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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$2,269 - $3,617Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
101 San Fernando
101 E San Fernando StSan Jose, CA 95112
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439 S 4th St, Unit 23
439 S 4th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Polaris Apartments
435 S 6th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Windy Hill Apartments
439-441 S 5th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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$2,583 - $5,2911 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Centerra
77 N Almaden AveSan Jose, CA 95110
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33 South Third
33 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95113
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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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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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39-0008
74 S 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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The Ruckers Mansion
418 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Fourth Street Apartments
542 S 4th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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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 | $2,723 | $1,885 | $3,617 |
| South Market 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,255 | $1,319 | $6,938 |
| South Market 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,133 | $995 | $8,100 |
| South Market 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,233 | $2,850 | $5,101 |
| South Market 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,655 | $1,655 | $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 $1,850. 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 | $1,850 |
| The Colonnade Apartments | Medium Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,970 |
| Westwood Properties | 55 S 6th | 1BR,1BA | $2,195 |
| 101 San Fernando | Plan SC | Studio,1BA | $2,269 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Market, CA
As of April 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Market area is the $2.85 price per square foot Plan 2M Model at 360 Residences in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,797. The second greatest value South Market apartment is the C1 Model at SPARQ starting at $3,415 with a $3.53 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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| 360 Residences | Plan 2M | 2BR,2BA | $2.85 |
| SPARQ | C1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.53 |
| Museum Park | Soho LiveWork | 1BR,1BA | $3.47 |
| Westwood Properties | 55 S 6th | 1BR,1BA | $2.58 |
| 27 North - Student Housing Apartments | 2D Private Attached - Spring 2026 (Other) | 2BR,2BA | $2.19 |
| Neo on First | 1 BR 1 BA - Unfurnished | 1BR,1BA | $3.37 |
| 33 South Third | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.46 |
| Polaris Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.67 |
| 101 San Fernando | Plan SC | Studio ,1BA | $4.05 |
| 39-0008 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $3.36 |
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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 $2,695.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Market?
The cheapest apartment in South Market is Westwood Properties which is listed at $2,195, while the average apartment in South Market costs $4,750.
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 14 regular apartments in South Market that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
Expert Rental Resources
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Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.
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