Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Washington Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $900 (27 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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Delmas Park
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Delmas Park

350 Barack Obama BlvdSan Jose, CA 95126

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Pensione Esperanza
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pensione Esperanza

598 Columbia AveSan Jose, CA 95126
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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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515 E WiLL
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

515 E WiLL

515 E William StSan Jose, CA 95112

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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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Metro Gardens
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Metro Gardens

420 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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357 Willow St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

357 Willow St

357 Willow StSan Jose, CA 95110

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Reed Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Reed Apartments

283 E Reed StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Metro Station
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Metro Station

439 S 4th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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670-686 S. 8th
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

670-686 S. 8th

670-686 S 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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625 S 11th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

625 S 11th St

625 S 11th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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134 Graham
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

134 Graham

134 Graham AveSan Jose, CA 95110
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142 and 150 Graham
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

142 and 150 Graham

142 Graham AveSan Jose, CA 95110
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Washington, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Washington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Washington area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 515 E WiLL priced from $1,680. Almaden has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,812. Here are the most affordable Washington apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
515 E WiLL71BR,1BA$1,680
Almaden1x1A1BR,1BA$1,812
702 Vine St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2,300
The Colonnade ApartmentsMedium StudioStudio,1BA$2,427
143 W Reed StRemodeled 1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2,495
Market Gateway ApartmentsMatisse1BR,1BA$2,700
The TaftAStudio,1BA$2,719
SPARQStudio A2Studio,1BA$2,870
360 ResidencesPlan 1A1BR,1BA$3,259
Modera San Pedro SquareA031BR,1BA$3,313

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Washington, CA

As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Washington area is the $4.10 price per square foot One Bed One Bath B3 Model at One South Market in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,594. The second greatest value Washington apartment is the Plan 1A Model at 360 Residences starting at $3,259 with a $4.00 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Washington apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
One South MarketOne Bed One Bath B31BR,1BA$4.10
360 ResidencesPlan 1A1BR,1BA$4.00
The RydenA71BR,1BA$4.19
702 Vine St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2.95
The PiercePlan E1BR,1BA$4.49
Modera San Pedro SquareA061BR,1BA$4.85
Market Gateway ApartmentsMatisse1BR,1BA$3.77
515 E WiLL71BR,1BA$2.49
143 W Reed StRemodeled 1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$3.84
Almaden1x1A1BR,1BA$2.87

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Washington, San Jose, CA

Ranked #130

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

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4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central San Jose, CA. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Washington Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Washington?

The cheapest apartment in Washington is 515 E WiLL which is listed at $1,680, while the average apartment in Washington costs $5,098.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Washington?

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 3 regular apartments in Washington that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

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.

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