Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown San Jose Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $800 (35 Rentals)
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Pensione Esperanza

The Kelsey Ayer Station

875 Northrup St

12 S Almaden Ave

Koi Creek

1816 Park Ave

Bascom Holiday Apartments

David Avenue Apartments

Agrihood Senior Community (Ages 55+)
Midtown San Jose, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Midtown San Jose?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Midtown San Jose Studio Apartments | $2,787 | $1,234 | $5,688 |
Midtown San Jose 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,389 | $1,750 | $9,174 |
Midtown San Jose 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,569 | $2,000 | $10,000+ |
Midtown San Jose 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,074 | $3,346 | $10,000+ |
Midtown San Jose 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,414 | $5,864 | $6,964 |
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There are currently 35 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Midtown San Jose Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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Cheapest Available Midtown San Jose Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Midtown 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 Midtown San Jose apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Page Street Studios | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,234 |
Pensione Esperanza | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
The Kelsey Ayer Station | 50% AMI Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,566 |
The Dudley Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,627 |
875 Northrup St | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
Sandalwood Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
1235 Leigh Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
Bascom Holiday Apartments | 850 Calderon, MV | Studio,1BA | $1,960 |
The Grove | Ruby- 475 sq ft | Studio,1BA | $2,050 |
Metropolitan Court Apartments | 1st floor | 1BR,1BA | $2,150 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown San Jose, CA
As of March 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Midtown San Jose area is the $2.93 price per square foot B1 Model at Avalon at Cahill Park in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,475. The second greatest value Midtown San Jose apartment is the Leoni Model at Livorno Square starting at $3,160 with a $2.76 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Midtown San Jose apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Avalon at Cahill Park | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $2.93 |
Livorno Square | Leoni | 2BR,2BA | $2.76 |
Willow Creek | wc_B1DR | 1BR,2BA | $2.91 |
776 Deland Ave, SJ | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $3.04 |
Central Park Apartments | Broadway with washer and dryer | 2BR,2BA | $3.04 |
Arcadia Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.58 |
Villa Torino | The Amalfi BMR | 1BR,1BA | $2.94 |
Metropolitan Court Apartments | 1st floor | 1BR,1BA | $3.07 |
The Dudley Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.87 |
Page Street Studios | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.88 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States including Midtown San Jose, San Jose, and the greater San Jose area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Midtown San Jose Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Midtown San Jose?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Midtown San Jose is under $2,150.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Midtown San Jose?
The cheapest apartment in Midtown San Jose is The Dudley Apartments which is listed at $1,627, while the average apartment in Midtown San Jose costs $6,414.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Midtown San Jose?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 1,204 regular apartments in Midtown San Jose that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Midtown San Jose?
Cheap apartments in Midtown San Jose have an average cost of $335 which is $6,079 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Midtown San Jose.
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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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