Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown San Jose Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $800 (35 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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Trestles Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Trestles Apartments

1566 Scott StSan Jose, CA 95126
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912 - 914 Delbert Way
Studio Apartments

912 - 914 Delbert Way

912-914 Delbert WaySan Jose, CA 95126
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Miranda Village
Studio Apartments

Miranda Village

2094 Forest AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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The Brooks House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Brooks House

655 Richmond AveSan Jose, CA 95128
Senior Living
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3137 Cadillac Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

3137 Cadillac Dr

3137 Cadillac DrSan Jose, CA 95117
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Capri Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Capri Apartments

1921 The AlamedaSan Jose, CA 95126
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Woodland apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Woodland apartments

1646 Davis StSan Jose, CA 95126
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Tao Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tao Apartments

544 N 4th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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1235 Leigh Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1235 Leigh Apartments

1235 Leigh AveSan Jose, CA 95126
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47 Lester Avenue
1 Bedroom Apartments

47 Lester Avenue

47 Lester AveSan Jose, CA 95125
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Town House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Town House

1220 N Bascom AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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43 Lester Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

43 Lester Ave

43 Lester AveSan Jose, CA 95125
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Driftwood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Driftwood Apartments

1390 Castlemont AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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155 Monroe St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

155 Monroe St

155 Monroe StSanta Clara, CA 95050
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The Palms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Palms

1457-1475 Santa Clara StSanta Clara, CA 95050

Midtown San Jose, San Jose, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Page Street StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$1,234
Pensione EsperanzaStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,250
The Kelsey Ayer Station50% AMI StudioStudio,1BA$1,566
The Dudley Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,627
875 Northrup St1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,750
Sandalwood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,850
1235 Leigh ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,895
Bascom Holiday Apartments850 Calderon, MVStudio,1BA$1,960
The GroveRuby- 475 sq ftStudio,1BA$2,050
Metropolitan Court Apartments1st floor1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Avalon at Cahill ParkB12BR,2BA$2.93
Livorno SquareLeoni2BR,2BA$2.76
Willow Creekwc_B1DR1BR,2BA$2.91
776 Deland Ave, SJ3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$3.04
Central Park ApartmentsBroadway with washer and dryer2BR,2BA$3.04
Arcadia Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.58
Villa TorinoThe Amalfi BMR1BR,1BA$2.94
Metropolitan Court Apartments1st floor1BR,1BA$3.07
The Dudley Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.87
Page Street StudiosStudioStudio ,1BA$2.88

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Midtown San Jose, San Jose, CA

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Among neighborhoods in San Jose, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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.

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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