Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the South San Jose Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $2,205 (10 Rentals)
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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 |
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South San Jose Studio Apartments | $2,643 | $995 | $3,712 |
South San Jose 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,153 | $1,061 | $8,070 |
South San Jose 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,859 | $2,205 | $10,000+ |
South San Jose 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,813 | $2,390 | $9,189 |
South San Jose 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,328 | $5,500 | $10,000+ |
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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 $1,749.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South San Jose?
The cheapest apartment in South San Jose is The Kelsey Ayer Station which is listed at $2,336, while the average apartment in South San Jose costs $7,124.
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 78 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 $232 which is $6,892 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South San Jose.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everything is a negotiation in real estate!

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Written by: Trey Huguley
The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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