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Apartments for rent in San Jose: What will $2,500 get you?

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Published on July 23, 2019
Apartments for rent in San Jose: What will $2,500 get you?175 Calvert Drive | Photo: Zumper

Curious just how far your dollar goes in San Jose?

We've rounded up the latest places for rent via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide to get a sense of what to expect when it comes to locating apartment rentals in San Jose if you don't want to spend more than $2,500/month on rent.

Read on for the listings. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)

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4501 Snell Ave. (Parkview/Vista Park)

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Listed at $2,401/month, this 739-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom residence is located at 4501 Snell Ave.

The unit comes with a walk-in closet, in-unit laundry, a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting and a dishwasher. Garage parking is listed as a building amenity. Pet owners, you're in luck: This spot allows both cats and dogs. There's no leasing fee required for this rental.

Walk Score indicates that the area around this address is moderately walkable, is quite bikeable and has a few nearby public transportation options.

(Take a look at the complete listing here.)

600 Epic Way (North San Jose)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Next, there's this studio apartment located at 600 Epic Way. It's listed for $2,407/month for its 565 square feet.

When it comes to building amenities, expect a swimming pool and a fitness center. The apartment also offers a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting. When it comes to pets, both meows and barks are welcome. Be prepared for a $500 pet fee.

According to Walk Score, the area around this address requires a car for most errands, is quite bikeable and has a few nearby public transportation options.

(See the complete listing here.)

101 E. San Fernando St. (Downtown)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Located at 101 E. San Fernando St., here's a 560-square-foot studio apartment that's listed for $2,427/month.

In the residence, you'll see a walk-in closet, a dishwasher and a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting. The building offers assigned parking and on-site laundry. Cats and dogs are welcome.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the area around this address has excellent walkability, is great for biking and is a haven for transit riders.

(Take a gander at the complete listing here.)

175 Calvert Drive

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Finally, there's this one-bedroom apartment situated at 175 Calvert Drive. It's listed for $2,447/month for its 625 square feet.

In the residence, you'll find hardwood flooring, a dishwasher and a walk-in closet. Building amenities include a fitness center, assigned parking and on-site laundry. Animals are not allowed.

According to Walk Score's assessment, this location isn't very walkable, is fairly bikeable and has a few nearby public transportation options.

(Take a gander at the complete listing here.)

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