Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown San Jose Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $900 (38 Rentals)

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Delmas Park
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Delmas Park

350 Barack Obama BlvdSan Jose, CA 95126
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Jeanne D ARC Manor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Jeanne D ARC Manor

85 S 5th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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650 S 8th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

650 S 8th St

650 S 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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39-0008
Studio Apartments

39-0008

74 S 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Metro Gardens
Studio Apartments

Metro Gardens

420 S 3rd 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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Miraido Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Miraido Village

520-566 N 6th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Reed Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Reed Apartments

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

Tao Apartments

544 N 4th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Metro Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Metro Gardens

420 S 3rd 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
1 Bedroom Apartments

670-686 S. 8th

670-686 S 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Downtown San Jose, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown San Jose Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown San Jose area of San Jose, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at 27 North - Student Housing Apartments priced from $990. Pensione Esperanza has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here are the most affordable Downtown San Jose apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
27 North - Student Housing Apartments2B Shared Attached - Spring 2025 (SJSU)2BR,2BA$990
Pensione EsperanzaStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,250
The Kelsey Ayer Station50% AMI StudioStudio,1BA$1,566
Virginia Street StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$1,595
Vintage TowerVT1B1BB1BR,1BA$1,721
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,759
The Ruckers MansionAPT#1Studio,1BA$1,900
Parkside Terrace1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,033
The Colonnade ApartmentsMedium StudioStudio,1BA$2,050
Westwood Properties59 S 5th St.1BR,1BA$2,075

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown San Jose, CA

As of March 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown San Jose area is the $3.00 price per square foot The Portofino Model at Villa Torino in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,299. The second greatest value Downtown San Jose apartment is the Georgetown Townhome Model at Museum Park starting at $4,060 with a $3.21 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown San Jose apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Villa TorinoThe Portofino3BR,2BA$3.00
Museum ParkGeorgetown Townhome2BR,2.5BA$3.21
Avalon at Cahill ParkB12BR,2BA$2.94
Avalon Morrison ParkB1T2BR,2.5BA$3.26
Westwood Properties55 S 6th St.1BR,1BA$2.84
323 E Saint James St, Unit A323 E Saint James St1BR,1BA$2.87
Metropolitan Court Apartments1st floor1BR,1BA$3.07
Sparta505 - Student HousingPlan F2BR,2BA$2.79
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.64
Vintage TowerVT1B1BB1BR,1BA$2.86

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for San Jose, California. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown San Jose Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown San Jose?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown San Jose is at The Kelsey Ayer Station listed at $1,566.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown San Jose Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown San Jose Apartment is $1,721 at Vintage Tower.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown San Jose Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown San Jose is starting from $990 at 27 North - Student Housing Apartments.

What is the most affordable Downtown San Jose Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown San Jose Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 27 North - Student Housing Apartments and starts from $1,040.

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