
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Washington Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $600 (24 Rentals)
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Washington, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Washington?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Washington Studio Apartments | $2,945 | $1,200 | $4,698 |
Washington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,786 | $1,784 | $8,962 |
Washington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,616 | $2,633 | $10,000+ |
Washington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,802 | $3,032 | $8,024 |
Washington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,200 | $4,200 | $4,200 |
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Cheapest Available Washington Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Washington area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Pensione Esperanza priced from $1,200. Virginia Street Studios has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,708. Here are the most affordable Washington apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Pensione Esperanza | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
Virginia Street Studios | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,708 |
Westwood Properties | 59 S 5th St. | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
The Ruckers Mansion | APT#1 | Studio,1BA | $1,900 |
The Colonnade Apartments | Small 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,271 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Washington, CA
As of May 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Washington area is the $2.72 price per square foot 163 Gifford Ave Model at 163 Gifford Ave, Unit B in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,200. The second greatest value Washington apartment is the Metropolitan – Townhome Model at Museum Park starting at $3,595 with a $3.22 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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163 Gifford Ave, Unit B | 163 Gifford Ave | 4BR,1BA | $2.72 |
Museum Park | Metropolitan – Townhome | 2BR,2.5BA | $3.22 |
The Ryden | B1A | 2BR,2BA | $3.66 |
Foundry Commons | C1 (2x2) | 2BR,2BA | $3.27 |
360 Residences | Plan A4 | 1BR,1BA | $3.53 |
808 West Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.70 |
Alterra | Two Bedroom, One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.59 |
The Colonnade Apartments | Small 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.49 |
The Ruckers Mansion | APT#1 | Studio ,1BA | $3.75 |
Virginia Street Studios | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.99 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Washington Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Washington?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Washington is under $2,769.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Washington?
The cheapest apartment in Washington is The Colonnade Apartments which is listed at $2,271, while the average apartment in Washington costs $4,200.
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 1 regular apartments in Washington that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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