2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the South San Jose Neighborhood of San Jose, CA (1,823 Rentals)

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Maxwell at Bascom
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$4,553 - $6,326
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$2,988 - $10,666
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Maxwell at Bascom

1350 S Bascom AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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Lynhaven
$4,014 - $4,624
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$3,030 - $4,624
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Lynhaven

919 S Winchester BlvdSan Jose, CA 95128
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The Ryden
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$3,779 - $4,633
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$3,013 - $5,095
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The Ryden

138 Balbach StSan Jose, CA 95110
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The Standard (CA)
$4,005 - $4,155
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$3,114 - $5,634
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 19

The Standard (CA)

515 Lincoln AveSan Jose, CA 95126
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Misora
$5,298 - $9,797
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$3,364 - $15,823
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Misora

388 Santana RowSan Jose, CA 95128
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Centerra
$3,329 - $3,964
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$2,583 - $5,291

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Centerra

77 N Almaden AveSan Jose, CA 95110
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Santana Row
$4,399 - $17,112
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$3,303 - $17,101
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Santana Row

377 Santana RowSan Jose, CA 95128
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Almaden Lake Village
$3,380 - $3,874
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$2,770 - $4,011
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$46

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$2,816 - $4,057
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Almaden Lake Village

1045 Coleman RdSan Jose, CA 95123
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Avalon on the Alameda
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$3,240 - $3,696
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$2,835 - $4,605
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$68

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$2,903 - $4,673
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Avalon on the Alameda

1300 The AlamedaSan Jose, CA 95126
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Bell Almaden
$3,466 - $5,495
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$2,803 - $5,412
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$2,886 - $5,495
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Bell Almaden

401 Briar Ridge DriveSan Jose, CA 95123
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LINQ
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$3,403 - $3,644
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$2,484 - $4,438
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LINQ

1700 Newbury Park DrSan Jose, CA 95133
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Levare
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$5,202 - $5,728
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$3,674 - $9,248
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Levare

3003 Olin AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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Museum Park
$4,185
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$2,725 - $4,984
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 7, 2027

Museum Park

465 W San Carlos StSan Jose, CA 95110
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The Grove
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$3,092
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$2,382 - $3,092
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$97

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$2,479 - $3,189
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The Grove

1919 Fruitdale AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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One South Market
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$3,675 - $4,008
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$2,750 - $4,115
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One South Market

1 S Market StSan Jose, CA 95113
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Mosaic Apartments
$3,395 - $4,100
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$3,110 - $6,217
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Mosaic Apartments

500 Race StSan Jose, CA 95126
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Avalon Morrison Park
$3,415 - $3,520
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$2,907 - $5,297
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$2,990 - $5,380
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Avalon Morrison Park

899 Morrison Park DrSan Jose, CA 95126
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South San Jose, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Largest Available South San Jose 2 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in the South San Jose area of San Jose, CA is found at Maxwell at Bascom and is listed at 1,848 square feet priced from $6,334. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Maxwell at BascomOasis 11,848 Sq Ft$6,334
360 ResidencesPlan 2M1,682 Sq Ft$4,847
Levare2 Bed 2 Bath Flat B1,460 Sq Ft$5,863
101 San FernandoPlan 2F Townhome1,412 Sq Ft$3,469
The Woods ApartmentsThyme1,408 Sq Ft$3,620
MiroB13 + Den1,400 Sq Ft$5,799
Santana RowUnit A11,372 Sq Ft$5,049
AlbaAlba Two Bedroom Den C41,355 Sq Ft$5,302
Orlo and AlbaAlba Two Bedroom Den C41,355 Sq Ft$5,302
Duo ApartmentsLily Loft1,329 Sq Ft$4,042

Cheapest Available South San Jose 2 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit South San Jose of San Jose, CA is the 2B Shared Attached - Fall 2026 (Other) Model starting from $995 at 27 North - Student Housing Apartments. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in South San Jose is currently $3,932. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
27 North - Student Housing Apartments2B Shared Attached - Fall 2026 (Other)$995
Dry Creek Crossing2 Beds, 1 bath$2,098
Charlotte Park Apartments2B1B$2,112
Redwood Seniors of Willow Glen - 55+Sequoia$2,205
Cherrywood ApartmentsThe Driftwood$2,335
Blossom Oaks ApartmentsGreenemere$2,350
Windy Hill ApartmentsTwo Bedroom$2,495
Polaris Apartments2 Bedroom$2,495
Cinnabar Commons2 Bedroom$2,518
Vela Apartments2 Bedroom$2,539

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South San Jose, San Jose, CA

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website compares millions of points of data to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for San Jose, California. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about 2 Bedroom South San Jose Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in South San Jose with 2 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in South San Jose is at 27 North - Student Housing Apartments listed at $995.

How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom South San Jose Apartment?

The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in South San Jose is $3,932.

What is the largest available 2 Bedroom South San Jose Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in South San Jose is a 1,848 square feet unit starting from $6,334 at Maxwell at Bascom.

What is the average size for South San Jose 2 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in South San Jose is currently 956 sq ft.

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