Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Jackson Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $900 (19 Rentals)

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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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Miraido Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Miraido Village

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

Tao Apartments

544 N 4th StSan Jose, CA 95112

Jackson, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Jackson Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Jackson area of San Jose, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at 27 North - Student Housing Apartments priced from $990. The Kelsey Ayer Station has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,566. Here are the most affordable Jackson 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
The Kelsey Ayer Station50% AMI StudioStudio,1BA$1,566
Vintage TowerVT1B1BB1BR,1BA$1,721
Japantown Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,015
Westwood Properties55 S 6th St.1BR,1BA$2,275

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jackson, CA

As of April 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Jackson 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 Jackson 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 Jackson apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The EsplanadeRegent3BR,3BA$3.11
175 W Saint James St2/22BR,2BA$2.75
Centerrad01a22BR,2BA$3.90
Villa TorinoThe Firenze1BR,1BA$3.38
Westwood Properties55 S 6th St.1BR,1BA$2.84
Pavona ApartmentsPrato1BR,1BA$3.87
MarquisB31BR,1BA$3.91
Sparta505 - Student HousingPlan F2BR,2BA$2.79
Japantown Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.28
Vintage TowerVT1B1BB1BR,1BA$2.86

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Jackson, San Jose, CA

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers works hard to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central San Jose. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, apartment communities for the kids, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Jackson Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Jackson?

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

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Jackson Apartment?

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

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Jackson Apartment for rent?

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

What is the most affordable Jackson Three Bedroom Apartment?

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

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