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

968 Cinnabar St, Unit Studio

218-220 S Morrison Ave

145 Sunol St

174 Rainier St

38 N Almaden Blvd

166 George St
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Central San Jose, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Central San Jose?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Central San Jose 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,258 | $2,600 | $3,600 |
Central San Jose 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,125 | $3,750 | $4,500 |
Central San Jose 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,675 | $1,150 | $8,200 |
Browse Homes for Rent in this Neighborhood
There are currently 8 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Central San Jose Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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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 Pensione Esperanza priced from $1,200. Page Street Studios has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,234. Here are the most affordable Central San Jose 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 |
Page Street Studios | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,234 |
The Kelsey Ayer Station | 50% AMI Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,566 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central San Jose, CA
As of April 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central San Jose area is the $3.11 price per square foot Regent Model at The Esplanade in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,649. The second greatest value Central San Jose apartment is the 2/2 Model at 175 W Saint James St starting at $3,800 with a $2.75 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Esplanade | Regent | 3BR,3BA | $3.11 |
175 W Saint James St | 2/2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.75 |
776 Deland Ave, SJ | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $2.84 |
Mosaic Apartments | Plan 1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.26 |
Villa Torino | The Firenze | 1BR,1BA | $3.38 |
Meridian at Midtown | B2 | 1BR,1BA | $3.46 |
Metropolitan Court Apartments | 1st floor | 1BR,1BA | $3.07 |
Japantown Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.28 |
Sandalwood Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.45 |
Page Street Studios | Studio | Studio ,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 406 Apartments for Rent in Central San Jose, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,200 to $10,906. There are also 26 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central San Jose ranging from $1,150 to $8,200.
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 $8,200 with an average monthly rent of $3,490.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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