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Renting in San Jose: What's the cheapest apartment available right now?

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Published on May 08, 2019
Renting in San Jose: What's the cheapest apartment available right now? 1088 Roewill Drive. | Photos: Zumper

According to rental site Zumper, median rents for a one-bedroom in San Jose are hovering around $1,947. But how does the low-end pricing on a San Jose rental look these days—and what might you get for the price?

We took a look at local listings for studios and one-bedroom apartments to find out what price-conscious apartment seekers can expect to find.

Take a look at the cheapest listings available right now, below. (Note: prices and availability are subject to change.)

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Laneview Drive

Here's a studio apartment at Laneview Drive in Berryessa, which, at 498 square feet, is going for $1,549/month.

When it comes to building amenities, expect assigned parking and storage space. In the unit, look for air conditioning, hardwood flooring and in-unit laundry. Hairball alert: cats are welcome. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee, but there is a $995 deposit.

According to Walk Score, this location is somewhat walkable, is bikeable and has some transit options.

(See the full listing here.)

741 S. Third St., #5

Then there's this apartment at 741 S. Third St., #5, in San Jose - University, listed at $1,565/month.

Building amenities include assigned parking and on-site laundry. In the unit, you'll find hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. Neither cats nor dogs are welcome.  

Walk Score indicates that the area around this address is very walkable, is convenient for biking and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(See the listing here.)

4134 Linetta Court

This studio abode, situated at 4134 Linetta Court in Evergreen East, is listed for $1,600/month for its 600 square feet of space.

The building features garage parking and outdoor space. In the unit, expect air conditioning, hardwood flooring and a patio. When it comes to pets, both meows and barks are welcome. There's no leasing fee required for this rental.

According to Walk Score's assessment, this location is car-dependent, has minimal bike infrastructure and offers limited transit options.

(See the listing here.)

1088 Roewill Drive

Listed at $1,695/month, this 520-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom is located at 1088 Roewill Drive in West San Jose.

Unit amenities include stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and a ceiling fan. When it comes to building amenities, expect assigned parking and on-site laundry. Pets are not permitted. There's no leasing fee required for this rental.

Walk Score indicates that the area around this address isn't very walkable, is bikeable and has some transit options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)


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