Bay Area/ San Jose/ Real Estate & Development
Published on October 17, 2019
Apartments for rent in San Jose: What will $2,800 get you?101 E. San Fernando St. | Photo: Apartment Guide

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 affordable apartments in San Jose if you don't want to spend more than $2,800/month on rent.

Take a peek at what rentals the city has to offer, below. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)

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345 Village Center Drive (North San Jose)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Listed at $2,703/month, this 780-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is located at 345 Village Center Drive.

The unit, which comes furnished, offers a fireplace, hardwood flooring, in-unit laundry and a dishwasher. When it comes to building amenities, you can anticipate garage parking. Good news for animal lovers: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

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

(Check out the complete listing here.)

515 Lincoln Ave. (Downtown)

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Next, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment over at 515 Lincoln Ave. It's listed for $2,705/month for its 635 square feet.

The building has secured entry and a swimming pool. The unit also comes with a dishwasher and a balcony. For those with furry friends in tow, this property is pet-friendly.

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

(See the complete listing here.)

101 E. San Fernando St. (Downtown)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Here's a 946-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom townhome at 101 E. San Fernando St. that's going for $2,714/month.

You can expect a dishwasher and a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting in the residence. Secured entry is listed as a building amenity. Pet owners, take heed: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Be prepared for a $500 dog deposit.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the surrounding area is a "walker's paradise," is a "biker's paradise" and boasts excellent transit options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

1600 Whitewood Drive (North Valley)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Finally, check out this 1,104-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment that's located at 1600 Whitewood Drive. It's listed for $2,727/month.

Look for hardwood flooring, a dishwasher and in-unit laundry in the furnished apartment. For those with furry friends in tow, this property is pet-friendly. The listing specifies a $500 pet deposit.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the area around this address is moderately walkable, is very bikeable and has some transit options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)


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