Bay Area/ San Jose

Budget apartments for rent in Downtown, San Jose

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Published on December 04, 2019
Budget apartments for rent in Downtown, San Jose808 Lenzen Ave. | Photo: Zumper  

Housing costs got you down? Though apartment hunting can be frustrating, there are deals to be had. So what does the budget rent on a rental in Downtown look like these days — and what might you get for the price?

Per Walk Score ratings, the neighborhood is friendly for those on foot, is convenient for biking and has good transit options. It also features median rents for a onebedroom that hover around $1,950, compared to a $1,977 one-bedroom median for San Jose as a whole.

A look at local listings in Downtown via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide yields a look at what budget-minded apartment seekers can expect to find in this San Jose neighborhood.

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

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808 Lenzen Ave.

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Listed at $1,500/month, this one-bedroom, one-bathroom condo, located at 808 Lenzen Ave., is 23.1% less than the $1,950/month median rent for a one-bedroom in Downtown.

In the unit, anticipate air conditioning. The building boasts parking. Pets are not welcome.

(See the complete listing here.)

1089 N. Fifth St.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Then, here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 1089 N. Fifth St., which, at 511 square feet, is going for $1,750/month.

When it comes to building amenities, expect on-site management. The listing also promises hardwood floors in the unit. Cats and dogs are not permitted. Be prepared for a $49 application fee.

(See the full listing here.)

25 S. 10th St.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Then there's a 700-square-foot apartment with one bedroom and one bathroom at 25 S. 10th St., listed at $1,845/month.

In the unit, expect granite countertops. Cats and dogs are not welcome. The listing specifies a $49 application fee.

(See the listing here.)

93 E. William St.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Finally, check out this 500-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 93 E. William St., listed at $1,895/month.

The building features on-site laundry. In the unit, the listing promises air conditioning, granite countertops and hardwood flooring. Cats and dogs are not welcome. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee.

(Here's the listing.)


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