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San Jose, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in San Jose, CA

Pricing Updated: 04/11/2025

Current apartment rentals in the San Jose, CA area range in price from $945 to $362,500 with an overall median price of $4,582. The three San Jose neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Norwood at $1,850, Quimby at $1,850, and Evergreen at $1,850. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for San Jose Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Norwood$1,850$1,8501
Quimby$1,850$1,8501
Evergreen$2,195$1,8502
Mirassou Vineyards$2,195$2,1951
Pinehurst$2,300$2,3001
Cadillac East$2,400$2,4001
Vineyards Avalon$2,500$2,5001
Starbird$2,500$2,5001
Bonita$2,665$99098
Ann Darling$2,792$99097

Cheapest Available San Jose Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in San Jose, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at 27 North - Student Housing Apartments in the South San Jose neighborhood priced from $990. Page Street Studios in the South San Jose neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,234. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Jose apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
27 North - Student Housing Apartments2B Shared Attached - Spring 2025 (SJSU)2BR,2BA$990
Page Street StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$1,234
Parkside StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$1,235
Pensione EsperanzaStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,250
Borregas Court ApartmentsStudio AStudio,1BA$1,350
Village at Willow GlenBuilding A1BR,1BA$1,460
The Kelsey Ayer Station50% AMI StudioStudio,1BA$1,566
St. Anton ApartmentsS2Studio,1BA$1,567
Vintage TowerVT1B1BA1BR,1BA$1,605
The Dudley Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,627

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Jose, CA

As of April 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the San Jose area is the $2.53 price per square foot Plan 1C Model at Milpa Village Townhomes in the in the North San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,695. The second greatest value San Jose apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Ranchero starting at $3,650 with a $2.53 price per square foot in the North San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for San Jose apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Milpa Village TownhomesPlan 1C3BR,2.5BA$2.53
Ranchero2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.53
122 West Main Avenue122 West Main Avenue2BR,2BA$2.25
Stonebridge ApartmentsMODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY2BR,2BA$2.16
Blossom Hill Terrace Apartments2BR/2BTH2BR,2BA$2.53
The Glens ApartmentsWillows Plan A2BR,2BA$2.56
Sedona Apartments2bed 1bath2BR,1BA$2.45
1346 Calle Oriente, Unit 21346 Calle Oriente1BR,1BA$2.44
876 Canfield Ct, Unit Canfield Unit 2876 Canfield Ct1BR,1BA$2.56
Village at Willow GlenBuilding A1BR,1BA$2.43

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Frequently Asked Questions about San Jose

What type of rentals are currently available in San Jose?

There are currently 8088 Apartments for Rent in San Jose, CA with pricing that ranges from $945 to $19,643. There are also 337 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in San Jose ranging from $150 to $15,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in San Jose ranges from $150 to $15,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,880.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in San Jose?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in San Jose range from $1,040 to $13,158, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,200 to $8,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,150 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,050.

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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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

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