
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the South San Jose Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $850 (78 Rentals)


Blossom Valley Senior Apartments

163 Gifford Ave, Unit D

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164 S 10th St

598 Columbia Ave

1445 Fruitdale Ave

3234 Kenhill Dr

617 S 9th St

114 Niguel Ln

875 Northrup St
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232 N 8th St

Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments

520-522 Madera Ave

951 S Third St

The Village at Willow Glen

816 Opal Dr

109 Duane St

Willow Pointe

Trestles Apartments

Miraido Village
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Oaks at Almaden Senior Apartments

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Gadberry Courts Apartments

Paseo Senter

Brookwood Terrace

SRO-Apartment Building

650 S 8th St

215 Oak St

Bella Castello

Monte Vista Senior Affordable Apartments
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Royal Garden Apartments

Pollard Plaza Apartment

Alvarado Park - 55+ Senior Housing

The Brooks House

Arbor Terraces

Belovida at Newbury Park 55+ Senior Community

515 E WiLL
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162-164 Topeka Ave

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3137 Cadillac Dr

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Capri Apartments

3200 Cadillac Dr

Fourth St. Apartments

Orvieto Family A

Kerley Drive Apartments 1445-1455

Villa Monterey Apartments
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South San Jose, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South San Jose?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South San Jose Studio Apartments | $2,582 | $995 | $3,939 |
South San Jose 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,199 | $850 | $6,518 |
| South San Jose 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,835 | $995 | $10,000+ |
| South San Jose 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,056 | $1,045 | $10,000+ |
| South San Jose 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,893 | $1,060 | $10,000+ |
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4.0Pet Friendly
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Andrew P. Hill High
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South San Jose Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South San Jose?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South San Jose is under $1,699.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South San Jose?
The cheapest apartment in South San Jose is 23 Fifty Bascom which is listed at $1,071, while the average apartment in South San Jose costs $4,084.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South San Jose?
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 216 regular apartments in South San Jose that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in South San Jose?
Cheap apartments in South San Jose have an average cost of $622 which is $3,462 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South San Jose.
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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
Written by: Bob Mallory
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