Bay Area/ San Jose/ Real Estate & Development
Published on August 14, 2019
Renting in San Jose: What's the cheapest apartment available right now?3191 Impala Drive | Photo: Zumper

Finding a good deal can be a challenge if you're looking for new digs on a budget. So what does the low-end pricing on a rental in San Jose look like these days — and what might you get for your money?

We took a look at local listings for studios and one-bedroom apartments in San Jose via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide to find out what price-conscious apartment seekers can expect to find.

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

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42 S. Eighth St.

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Photo: Zumper

Listed at $1,595/month, this 350-square-foot studio apartment, located at 42 S. Eighth St. in Downtown, is 5.9 percent less than the median rent for a studio in San Jose, which is currently estimated at around $1,695/month.

When it comes to building amenities, expect on-site laundry. You'll also find both air conditioning and central heating, high ceilings and carpeted floors in the apartment. Animals are not allowed. Look out for a $30 application fee.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the surrounding area is friendly for those on foot, is a "biker's paradise" and boasts excellent transit options.

(See the complete listing here.)

Elan Village Lane

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This one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, situated at Elan Village Lane in North San Jose, is listed for $1,650/month for its 1,103 square feet.

The apartment features a fireplace, a dishwasher and in-unit laundry. When it comes to building amenities, expect garage parking and a gym. Neither cats nor dogs are allowed. Be prepared for a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

Walk Score indicates that this location requires a car for most errands, is quite bikeable and has some transit options.

(See the complete listing here.)

3191 Impala Drive

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Photo: Zumper

Here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom space at 3191 Impala Drive in Winchester North that's also going for $1,650/month.

On-site laundry is listed as a building amenity. Neither cats nor dogs are welcome. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee.

Walk Score indicates that the area around this address is friendly for those on foot, is very bikeable and has some transit options.

(See the full listing here.)

345 N. Sixth St.

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Then, there's this living space with one bedroom and one bathroom at 345 N. Sixth St. in Downtown, listed at $1,695/month.

The residence features in-unit laundry. Neither cats nor dogs are permitted. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee.

According to Walk Score, the surrounding area is quite walkable, is great for biking and has excellent transit.

(See the listing here.)

135 S. Morrison Ave.

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Finally, there's this 550-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom space, located at 135 S. Morrison Ave. in Downtown and listed for $1,699/month.

The apartment has a ceiling fan. Cats and dogs are not permitted. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee.

Per Walk Score ratings, the surrounding area is very walkable, is very bikeable and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(Here's the listing.)


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