
Apartments for Rent in the Sun Neighborhood of San Jose, CA (502 Rentals)


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The Ryden

The James

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Foundry Commons

Westwood Properties

Miro

SPARQ

Market Gateway Apartments

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One South Market

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The Colonnade Apartments
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Veridian Apartments

Sainte Claire Building

33 South Third

Vintage Tower

101 San Fernando

27 North - Student Housing Apartments

143 W Reed St

Sparta505 - Student Housing

The Franciscan

232 N 8th St
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468 S 6th St

1 S Market St, Unit SI FL17-ID750

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138 Balbach St, Unit SI FL2-ID1922

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1 S Market St, Unit SI FL22-ID805

316 E St James St

499 S 5th St

97 E St James St

52 S 10th St

144 S Third St

1 S Market St
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168 S 10th St

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134 N 7th St

516 Martha St

Paseo Plaza

616 S 7th St

Paseo Villas

St. James Place

248 E San Salvador St

406 S 6th St
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Ph.d. Apartments

408 S 5th St

426 S 6th St

Polaris Apartments

Driftwood

433 S 7th St

400-406 S 7th St

436 S 6th St

Roseville

442-444 S 5th St
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Sun, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sun?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Studio Apartments | $2,905 | $1,400 | $3,503 |
| Sun 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,364 | $1,900 | $8,706 |
| Sun 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,273 | $2,495 | $10,000+ |
| Sun 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,048 | $4,994 | $5,103 |
How much does it cost to rent a home in Sun?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Bedroom Homes | $4,417 | $3,985 | $4,850 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSun, San Jose, CA
Ranked #162
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
Our team is happy to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across California including Sun, San Jose, and the greater San Jose area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Family-Friendly Rating
Do you have a family with younger kids? Amongst all of the submarkets in San Jose, Sun is one of our preferred submarkets for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. These features include things like green spaces, and more.
Luxury Living Rating
This neighborhood has a reputation as amongst the finest higher-end communities in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like saunas, pools, sport courts, on-site concierge services, park access, and kitchen details like granite and high-end fixtures. Luxury neighborhoods also often offer wood-burning fireplaces, sports like tennis and raquetball, and a full-time security staff or doorman.
Pet Friendly Rating
Are there dogs and cats in your life? 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 Sun
What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Sun area of San Jose, CA?
As of today, September 10, 2026, there are currently 502 available Sun apartments priced from $1,400 to $10,210, with an average monthly rent of $3,655.
How much are Studio apartments in Sun?
There are currently 243 Studio Apartments in Sun with rent ranges from $1,400 to $3,503 with an average price of $2,905.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Sun Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Sun ranges from $1,900 to $8,706 with an average monthly rent of $3,364.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Sun cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Sun range from $2,495 to $10,210. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,273.
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