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

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Published on June 25, 2019
Renting in San Jose: What's the cheapest apartment available right now?742 S. Ninth St. | Photo: Zumper

According to rental site Zumper, median rents for a one-bedroom in San Jose are hovering around $1,920. But how does the low-end pricing on a San Jose rental look these days — and what might you get for your money?

We took a look at local listings for studios and one-bedroom apartments from Zumper and Apartment Guide 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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42 S. Eighth St.

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Here's a studio apartment, situated at 42 S. Eighth St. in Downtown, listed for $1,595/month for its 350 square feet.

The apartment features carpeted floors and high ceilings. Amenities offered in the building include on-site laundry and additional storage space. Neither cats nor dogs are permitted. The listing specifies a $30 application fee.

Walk Score indicates that this location is quite walkable, is a "biker's paradise" and boasts excellent transit options.

(See the complete listing here.)

3133 Teddington Drive

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Photo: Zumper

Here's a one-bedroom one-bathroom apartment at 3133 Teddington Drive in Evergreen East, which, at 400 square feet, is going for $1,600/month.

In the unit, which comes furnished, look for air conditioning. Cats and dogs are not welcome. There's no leasing fee required for this rental.

Walk Score indicates that this location is car-dependent, has some bike infrastructure and has some transit options.

(See the full listing here.)

5520 Camden Ave.

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Photo: Zumper

Then there's this 425-square-foot studio at 5520 Camden Ave. in Almaden Valley, listed at $1,695/month.

The residence includes a balcony, hardwood flooring and a walk-in closet. The building features assigned parking and on-site laundry. Cats are allowed. Be prepared for a $500 pet deposit.

Walk Score indicates that this location is moderately walkable, is fairly bikeable and has a few nearby public transportation options.

(See the listing here.)

742 S. Ninth St.

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Photo: Zumper

And here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 742 S. Ninth St. in Downtown, which, with 750 square feet, is going for $1,850/month.

The building offers assigned parking, on-site laundry, outdoor space and additional storage. The unit also has a ceiling fan and hardwood flooring. Cats and dogs are not allowed.

Per Walk Score ratings, this location isn't very walkable, is convenient for biking and has good transit options.

(Check out the listing here.)

550 S. Fourth St.

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Photo: Zumper

Over at 550 S. Fourth St. in Downtown, there's this 650-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom rental, going for $1,850/month.

The residence includes a dishwasher, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Animals are not welcome. Building amenities include assigned parking and on-site laundry. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee.

According to Walk Score's assessment, this location is very walkable, is great for biking and has excellent transit.

(View the listing here.)


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