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Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Jose, CA

131 Rentals Available
Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Jose, CA. 131 Rentals Available
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Apartments Under $1,800

  • a kitchen with white appliances and wooden cabinets and a white refrigerator
    Today

    67 N. Jackson Ave, San Jose, CA 95116
    STUDIO $1,695
    1 BED $1,895
    2 BEDS $2,450
  • a building with a sidewalk and a tree in front of it
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    911 Chestnut Street, San Jose, CA 95110

Apartments Under $2,000

  • a backyard with a pool and a patio with a table and chairs
    Today

    840 Villa Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126
    STUDIO $1,825
    1 BED $1,995
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  • a kitchen with a sink and white cabinets
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    398 Boynton Ave, San Jose, CA 95117
    STUDIO $1,850
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  • a white building with a porch and a sidewalk
    Today

    420 South 7Th Street (6 Units 420 S 7Th St), San Jose, CA 95112
    1 BED $1,850
    2 BEDS $2,350
  • a dining room with tables and chairs and a kitchen
    Today

    3201 Loma Verde Dr, San Jose, CA 95117
    STUDIO $1,880
    1 BED $2,010
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a green building with a sidewalk and trees in front of it
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    530 North 1St Street, San Jose, CA 95112
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    1 BED $1,895
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  • 850-1150 Pedro Street Studio-2 Beds Apartment for Rent
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    850-1150 Pedro Street, San Jose, CA 95126
    STUDIO $1,895
    1 BED $2,095+
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • the outside of a building with potted plants in front of it
    Today

    1040-1058 N 4Th St., San Jose, CA 95112
    STUDIO $1,900+
    2 BEDS $2,250
  • a building with a staircase and a driveway in front of it
    Today

    542 S. 4Th Street, San Jose, CA 95112
    1 BED $1,908
  • a house with stairs and a sign in front of it
    Today

    415 S Buena Vista Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126
    1 BED $1,945
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a sink and a refrigerator
    Today

    7213 Rainbow Dr., San Jose, CA 95129
    STUDIO $1,950
  • a swimming pool with an apartment building in the background
    Today

    1215 Pedro St, San Jose, CA 95126
    1 BED $1,975
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
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  • a living room with a table and chairs and a library
    Today

    3915 Hamilton Avenue, San Jose, CA 95130
    1 BED $1,990+
    2 BEDS $2,600
  • a building with stairs and palm trees in front of it
    Today

    3070 Van Sansul Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128
    1 BED $1,995+
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
    Today

    158, 166 & 174 Revey Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128
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    1 BED $1,995+
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  • a kitchen with white appliances and white cabinets and a sink
    Today

    1150 Ranchero Way, San Jose, CA 95117
    STUDIO $1,995
    1 BED $2,295+
    2 BEDS $2,725+

Apartments Under $2,200

  • a large living room with a stone fireplace and furniture
    Today

    3510 Moorpark Ave, San Jose, CA 95117
    STUDIO $2,005
    1 BED $2,150
    2 BEDS $2,595
  • our apartments have a spacious yard and a pool
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    5330 Monterey Road, San Jose, CA 95111
    1 BED $2,050
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  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a stove and a sink
    Today

    1050 Summerside Dr, San Jose, CA 95122
    1 BED $2,090+
    2 BEDS $2,625
  • an empty kitchen with white cabinets and a ceiling fan
    Today

    4963 Campbell Ave, San Jose, CA 95130
    1 BED $2,095
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  • a living room and dining room with a table and chairs
    Today

    1211 Garbo Way #107 SJ CA 95117, San Jose, CA 95117
    1 BED $2,095
    2 BEDS $3,000
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  • a living room with a yellow couch and a ceiling fan
    Today

    3517 Alden Way, San Jose, CA 95117
    1 BED $2,175+
    2 BEDS $2,895
  • a white kitchen with white cabinets and a refrigerator
    Today

    1566 Scott St, San Jose, CA 95126
    1 BED $2,187
    2 BEDS $2,614
  • a kitchen with a counter and a stove and a
    Today

    1520 Branham Lane, San Jose, CA 95118
    1 BED $2,195
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  • a white apartment building with a sign in front of it
    Today

    1135 Bird Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125
    1 BED $2,195
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a kitchen with a stove and a counter top
    Today

    480 Boynton Avenue, San Jose, CA 95117
    1 BED $2,195
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing

Apartments Under $2,400

  • a house with a red door and a sign on the door
    Today

    390 S 11Th St, San Jose, CA 95112
    1 BED $2,200
  • a living room with a couch and a sliding glass door
    Today

    4501 Snell Ave, San Jose, CA 95136
    STUDIO $2,210+
    1 BED $2,229+
    2 BEDS $2,789+
  • Apartments San Jose - Village of Taxco Kitchen With White Appliances and Wood-Style Cabinets
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    1324 S Winchester Blvd, San Jose, CA 95128
    STUDIO $2,241+
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  • our apartments have a spacious courtyard with stairs and lawns
    Today

    260 N Capitol Avenue, San Jose, CA 95127
    1 BED $2,250
    2 BEDS $2,495
  • a living room with a couch and a table with chairs
    Today

    2130 Southwest Expressway, San Jose, CA 95126
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    1 BED $2,285+
    2 BEDS $2,775+
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  • a small kitchen with a stove and a refrigerator
    Today

    5055 Dent Avenue, San Jose, CA 95118
    1 BED $2,295
    2 BEDS $2,695
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  • a living room with a white couch and a yellow striped rug
    Today

    4400 Albany Drive, San Jose, CA 95129
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  • our office is located in the building
    Today

    459 Willow Street, San Jose, CA 95125
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $2,375
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  • a living room with a couch and a table
    Today

    1489 Fruitdale Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128
    1 BED $2,375+
    2 BEDS $2,795+
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a stove and a sink
    Today

    1977 Heimgartner Lane, San Jose, CA 95124
    1 BED $2,395
    2 BEDS $2,895
  • a living room with a couch a chair and a table
    Today

    1612 Branham Lane, San Jose, CA 95118
    1 BED $2,395
    2 BEDS $2,795
    3 BEDS $3,195
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Apartments Under $2,600

  • a small kitchen with a stove and a refrigerator
    Today

    2415 Rinconada Drive, San Jose, CA 95125
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    2 BEDS $2,495
  • a living room with couches and chairs and a table
    Today

    868 South 5Th Street, San Jose, CA 95112
    STUDIO $2,684+
    1 BED $2,585+
    2 BEDS $3,668+

Apartments Under $2,800

  • a kitchen with white appliances and white cabinets and a refrigerator
    Today

    5475 Prospect Rd., San Jose, CA 95129
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    2 BEDS $2,695
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  • an empty kitchen with a refrigerator and a door
    Today

    1560 San Tomas Aquino Road, San Jose, CA 95130
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Getting around in San Jose, CA

74 /100
Very Walkable
40 /100
Some Transit
64 /100
Bikeable
Walk Score®: 74, Transit Score®: 40, Bike Score®: 64

Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a cheap apartment in San Jose, CA?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $1,695 and $9,980.

How many cheap rentals are available in San Jose, CA on RentCafe?

There are 107 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in San Jose, CA were last updated on 20 Feb 2026.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in San Jose, CA?

The average San Jose, CA cheap apartment size is 726 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in San Jose, CA?

Cheap apartments in San Jose, CA are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in San Jose, CA?

A cheap apartment in San Jose, CA offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

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The perfect apartment for you is out there, either near you or anywhere in the U.S. that you are looking to move to. So, let's find the one that satisfies your wants and needs, but that also comes at an affordable price.

Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in San Jose, CA? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in San Jose, CA has never been easier. We feature 131 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the San Jose, CA average. What is a cheap rent in San Jose, CA? The average apartment rent in San Jose is $3,118 per month so any rental south of $2,495 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, San Jose, CA rents go as low as $1,695/mo.

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