Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sunol Midtown Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $900 (70 Rentals)

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property at 468 S 6th St

$1,300 - $1,600

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

468 S 6th St

San JoseCA95112

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property at 330 Arleta Ave

$2,000

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 3

330 Arleta Ave

San JoseCA95128
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Delmas Park
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Delmas Park

350 Barack Obama BlvdSan Jose, CA 95126
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Miraido Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Miraido Village

520-566 N 6th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Miranda Village
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Miranda Village

2094 Forest AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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Trestles Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Trestles Apartments

1566 Scott StSan Jose, CA 95126
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Page Street Studios
Studio Apartments

Page Street Studios

333 Page StSan Jose, CA 95126
Corporate Housing
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Pensione Esperanza
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pensione Esperanza

598 Columbia AveSan Jose, CA 95126
Senior Living

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912 - 914 Delbert Way
Studio Apartments

912 - 914 Delbert Way

912-914 Delbert WaySan Jose, CA 95126
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Jeanne D ARC Manor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Jeanne D ARC Manor

85 S 5th StSan Jose, CA 95112
Senior Living
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650 S 8th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

650 S 8th St

650 S 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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215 Oak St
1 Bedroom Apartments

215 Oak St

215 Oak StSan Jose, CA 95110
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Metro Gardens
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Metro Gardens

420 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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The Brooks House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Brooks House

655 Richmond AveSan Jose, CA 95128
Senior Living
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515 E WiLL
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

515 E WiLL

515 E William StSan Jose, CA 95112
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162-164 Topeka Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

162-164 Topeka Ave

162-164 Topeka AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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603 S 1st St
Studio Apartments

603 S 1st St

603 S 1st StSan Jose, CA 95113
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Tamien Station
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Tamien Station

1197 Lick AveSan Jose, CA 95110
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Capri Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Capri Apartments

1921 The AlamedaSan Jose, CA 95126
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39-0008
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

39-0008

74 S 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Metro Gardens
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Metro Gardens

420 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Sunol Midtown, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Sunol Midtown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sunol Midtown area of San Jose, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at 27 North - Student Housing Apartments priced from $995. 164 S 10th St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,240. Here are the most affordable Sunol Midtown apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
27 North - Student Housing Apartments2B Shared Attached - Fall 2026 (Other)2BR,2BA$995
164 S 10th St164 S 10th St1BR,4BA$1,240
The FranciscanRoom 14Studio,1BA$1,400
The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ OnlyBuilding A1BR,1BA$1,594
515 E WiLL71BR,1BA$1,680
Japantown Senior ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,706
Hawthorn Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,709
875 Northrup St1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,750
Almaden1x1A1BR,1BA$1,812

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunol Midtown, CA

As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sunol Midtown area is the $2.97 price per square foot The Capri BMR Model at Villa Torino in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,416. The second greatest value Sunol Midtown apartment is the 2x1.5 Model at Normandy Park starting at $3,200 with a $3.20 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sunol Midtown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Villa TorinoThe Capri BMR2BR,2BA$2.97
Normandy Park2x1.52BR,1.5BA$3.20
Willow CreekOne Bedroom One Bath A21BR,1BA$3.32
27 North - Student Housing Apartments2D Private Attached - Fall 2026 (SJSU)2BR,2BA$2.19
716 North First Street2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$3.24
702 Vine St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2.95
515 E WiLL71BR,1BA$2.49
Cherry Creek1BR, 1 BA1BR,1BA$3.22
Almaden1x1A1BR,1BA$2.87
The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ OnlyBuilding A1BR,1BA$2.66

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Sunol Midtown, San Jose, CA

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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is happy to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across California including Sunol Midtown, San Jose, and the greater San Jose area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, pet-friendly features, features that make it easier to raise kids, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sunol Midtown Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Sunol Midtown?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Sunol Midtown is under $1,812.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sunol Midtown?

The cheapest apartment in Sunol Midtown is 164 S 10th St which is listed at $1,240, while the average apartment in Sunol Midtown costs $4,819.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sunol Midtown?

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 30 regular apartments in Sunol Midtown 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 Sunol Midtown?

Cheap apartments in Sunol Midtown have an average cost of $603 which is $4,216 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sunol Midtown.

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