
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sunol Midtown Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $900 (70 Rentals)
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499 S 5th St

2571 Los Coches Ave

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164 S 10th St

499 S 5th St

28 S 13th St

468 S 6th St

611 S 8th St

67 S 8th St

The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ Only
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1025 Minnesota Ave, Unit 22

611 S 8th St

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232 N 8th St

875 Northrup St

Almaden

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650 S 8th St

215 Oak St

122 Graham Avenue Apartments

Alvarado Park - 55+ Senior Housing

Metro Gardens

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515 E WiLL

162-164 Topeka Ave

603 S 1st St

Tamien Station

150 Graham Avenue Apartments

The Kelsey Ayer Station

Capri Apartments

Fourth St. Apartments

39-0008

Metro Gardens
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Sunol Midtown, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sunol Midtown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunol Midtown Studio Apartments | $2,750 | $900 | $3,818 |
| Sunol Midtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,406 | $1,240 | $10,000+ |
| Sunol Midtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,169 | $995 | $10,000+ |
| Sunol Midtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,725 | $1,720 | $6,730 |
| Sunol Midtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,017 | $1,585 | $5,811 |
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There are currently 70 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Sunol Midtown Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 North - Student Housing Apartments | 2B Shared Attached - Fall 2026 (Other) | 2BR,2BA | $995 |
| 164 S 10th St | 164 S 10th St | 1BR,4BA | $1,240 |
| The Franciscan | Room 14 | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ Only | Building A | 1BR,1BA | $1,594 |
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR,1BA | $1,680 |
| Japantown Senior Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,706 |
| Hawthorn Senior Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,709 |
| 875 Northrup St | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| Almaden | 1x1A | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villa Torino | The Capri BMR | 2BR,2BA | $2.97 |
| Normandy Park | 2x1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.20 |
| Willow Creek | One Bedroom One Bath A2 | 1BR,1BA | $3.32 |
| 27 North - Student Housing Apartments | 2D Private Attached - Fall 2026 (SJSU) | 2BR,2BA | $2.19 |
| 716 North First Street | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $3.24 |
| 702 Vine St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2.95 |
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| Cherry Creek | 1BR, 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.22 |
| Almaden | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.87 |
| The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ Only | Building A | 1BR,1BA | $2.66 |
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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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