Apartments for Rent in the South San Jose Neighborhood of San Jose, CA (3,612 Rentals)

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Maxwell at Bascom
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$2,751 - $8,844

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Maxwell at Bascom

1350 S Bascom AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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Living and Working in San Jose: A Local Expert’s Guide to the Best Neighborhoods to Rent Near San Jose’s Top Employers

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Exhibit at J Town
$2,888 - $5,420

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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Exhibit at J Town

525 N 7th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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The Ryden
$3,294 - $5,053

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The Ryden

138 Balbach StSan Jose, CA 95110
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The Standard (CA)
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$3,211 - $7,082

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The Standard (CA)

515 Lincoln AveSan Jose, CA 95126
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LINQ
$4,253 - $4,448

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 3

LINQ

1700 Newbury Park DrSan Jose, CA 95133
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Centerra
$3,109 - $5,421

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Centerra

77 N Almaden AveSan Jose, CA 95110
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Santana Row
$6,207 - $7,136

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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 18

Santana Row

367 Santana HtsSan Jose, CA 95128
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View at Blossom Hill
$2,795 - $3,153

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View at Blossom Hill

1001 Blossom Hill RdSan Jose, CA 95123
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Lynhaven
$3,169 - $5,358

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Lynhaven

919 S Winchester BlvdSan Jose, CA 95128
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Ascent
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$2,943 - $6,343

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Ascent

5805 Charlotte DrSan Jose, CA 95123
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Misora
$3,664 - $14,779

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Misora

388 Santana RowSan Jose, CA 95128
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Levare
$4,517 - $13,295

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Levare

3003 Olin AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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Neighborhood & Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

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The Grove
$2,576 - $2,676

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Base Rent$2,576 - $2,676
Total Monthly Price$2,576 - $2,676
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 26

The Grove

1919 Fruitdale AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

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South San Jose, San Jose, CA Local Guide

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

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Beyond Campus: Finding Your Perfect San Jose Apartment in the Perfect Student Friendly Neighborhood

Going to college in San Jose? Our local expert gives you the inside scoop on the best neighborhoods to live near Near SJSU, SCU, SJCC, and EVC

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across California and customized analysis for Southwestern San Jose, CA. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Family-Friendly Rating

Do you have a family with young ones? Amongst all of the submarkets in San Jose, this residential area ranks as one of the best communities for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly neighborhoods have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. Family Friendly neighborhoods provide resources like parks, and having the most respected education resources available.

Outdoors Rating

Do you like parks and outdoor amenities? this part of town is a highly-rated residential submarket for access to the outdoors, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

South San Jose is one of the finest upscale communities in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like olympic-sized pools, concierge services, gardens, nearby parks, and quartz countertops in the kitchen with high-end appliances. Luxury submarkets also often offer tile, hardwood, and fine carpeting, raquetball courts, and a full-time security staff or doorman.

Pet Friendly Rating

Does your family raise dogs and cats? this section of San Jose ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about South San Jose

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the South San Jose area of San Jose, CA?

As of today, September 21, 2026, there are currently 3,612 available South San Jose apartments priced from $1,100 to $10,210, with an average monthly rent of $3,612.

How much are Studio apartments in South San Jose?

There are currently 1,502 Studio Apartments in South San Jose with rent ranges from $1,306 to $4,165 with an average price of $2,737.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom South San Jose Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in South San Jose ranges from $1,100 to $8,706 with an average monthly rent of $3,270.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in South San Jose cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in South San Jose range from $2,158 to $10,210. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,861.

How expensive are South San Jose Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 683 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in South San Jose on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,496 to $9,371 - averaging $4,757 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

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Helpful Local Expert Guides

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Living and Working in San Jose: A Local Expert's Guide to the Best Neighborhoods to Rent Near San Joses Top Employers

Written by: Shannon Hilson

San Jose is absolutely one of those places where your zip code and your job eventually wind up in a very serious relationship.

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Beyond Campus: Finding Your Perfect San Jose Student Apartment and Neighborhood

Written by: Shannon Hilson

Sunny San Jose is so much more than just an incredible place to go to school, get an education, and prepare for the next chapter of your life.

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A Local Expert's Guide to the Top 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods for Renters in San Jose

Written by: Shannon Hilson

If you’ve spent much time in San Jose, you’ve likely heard it referred to as “the capital of Silicon Valley” a time or two, and with good reason. San Jose has it all when it comes to the modern California lifestyle and then some.

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Exploring Rental Options: Apartments, Townhomes, and Lofts - Oh My!

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

Written by: Robin Stewart

Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

Written by: Robin Stewart

Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.