
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the South San Jose Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,306 (60 Rentals) Page 2 of 2


Sandalwood Apartments

267 Arbor Vista Way

Valley Village Retirement Community

Joseph Manor
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1045-1055 Lewis St

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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 | $2,767 | $1,306 | $4,098 |
| South San Jose 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,327 | $1,438 | $8,738 |
| South San Jose 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,042 | $995 | $10,000+ |
| South San Jose 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,629 | $1,610 | $9,171 |
| South San Jose 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,800 | $1,060 | $7,416 |
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There are currently 60 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South San Jose Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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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 $1,738.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South San Jose?
The cheapest apartment in South San Jose is Blossom Valley Senior Apartments which is listed at $1,306, while the average apartment in South San Jose costs $3,455.
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 77 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 $454 which is $3,001 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South San Jose.
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