Cheap Homes for Rent in Central San Jose Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,100 (8 Rentals)

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property at 125 Laurel Grove Ln

125 Laurel Grove Ln

San JoseCA95126
property at 1185 Sierra Ave

1185 Sierra Ave

San JoseCA95126
property at 475 N 5th St

475 N 5th St

San JoseCA95112
property at 175 W St James St

175 W St James St

San JoseCA95110

Central San Jose, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Central San Jose Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central San Jose area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Page Street Studios priced from $1,234. Pensione Esperanza has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here are the most affordable Central San Jose apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Page Street StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$1,234
Pensione EsperanzaStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,250
The Kelsey Ayer Station50% AMI StudioStudio,1BA$1,566

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central San Jose, CA

As of March 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central San Jose area is the $2.82 price per square foot B1 Model at Avalon at Cahill Park in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,345. The second greatest value Central San Jose apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at 776 Deland Ave, SJ starting at $2,995 with a $3.04 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central San Jose apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Avalon at Cahill ParkB12BR,2BA$2.82
776 Deland Ave, SJ3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$3.04
Avalon Morrison ParkB1T2BR,2.5BA$3.40
ElementsPlan 11BR,1BA$3.21
Mosaic ApartmentsPlan 11BR,1BA$3.23
Villa TorinoThe Amalfi BMR1BR,1BA$2.94
VespaioA1 One Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.53
Metropolitan Court Apartments1st floor1BR,1BA$3.07
Sandalwood ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.36
Page Street StudiosStudioStudio ,1BA$2.88

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Frequently Asked Questions about Central San Jose

What type of rentals are currently available in Central San Jose?

There are currently 402 Apartments for Rent in Central San Jose, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,234 to $11,080. There are also 19 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central San Jose ranging from $1,150 to $6,850.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Central San Jose?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Central San Jose ranges from $1,150 to $6,850 with an average monthly rent of $2,887.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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