Bay Area/ San Jose/ Real Estate & Development
Published on November 14, 2019
Apartments for rent in San Jose: What will $2,000 get you?4300 The Woods Drive. | 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 scoring affordable apartments in San Jose if you don't want to spend more than $2,000/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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617 S. Ninth St. (Downtown)

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Here's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment over at 617 S. Ninth St. It's listed for $1,948/month.

The building offers assigned parking and on-site laundry. You can also expect to see a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting in the apartment. Pet owners, take heed: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Be prepared for a $500 pet deposit and a $49 application fee.

According to Walk Score, the surrounding area is friendly for those on foot, is a "biker's paradise" and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(Take a gander at the complete listing here.)

1265 N. Capitol Ave. (Berryessa)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Here's a 640-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 1265 N. Capitol Ave. that's going for $1,980/month.

The unit features a dishwasher, a balcony and carpeted floors. Amenities offered in the building include on-site laundry. Good news for pet lovers: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Be prepared for a $500 pet fee.

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

(See the full listing here.)

4300 The Woods Drive (Parkview / Vista Park)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Located at 4300 The Woods Drive, here's a 669-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment that's listed for $1,995/month.

You can expect to see a dishwasher, a balcony and a fireplace in the furnished unit. The building features on-site laundry. This property is cat-friendly. Be prepared for a $500 cat fee.

According to Walk Score, this location requires a car for most errands, has some bike infrastructure and has good transit options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

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