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Renting in San Jose: What's the cheapest apartment available right now?

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Published on January 22, 2020
Renting in San Jose: What's the cheapest apartment available right now?420 S. Third St., #30. | Photo: Zumper

According to rental site Zumper, median rents for a one-bedroom in San Jose are hovering around $1,940. But how does the low-end pricing on a San Jose rental look these days — and what might you get for your money?

We took a look at local listings for studios and one-bedroom apartments from Zumper and Apartment Guide to find out what budget-minded 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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808 Lenzen Ave., #116

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom condo at 808 Lenzen Ave. in Downtown, which is going for $1,500/month.

The condo comes furnished and features air conditioning. Pets are not allowed.

Walk Score indicates that the surrounding area is friendly for those on foot, is quite bikeable and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(See the full listing here.)

5255 Camden Ave.

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Then there's this 420-square-foot apartment at 5255 Camden Ave. in the Cambrian Park, listed at $1,545/month.

The unit includes a dishwasher and a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting. The building features secured entry, assigned parking and on-site laundry. Animals are not welcome.

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

(See the listing here.)

420 S. Third St., #30

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Next up is this 374-square-foot studio apartment, located at 420 S. Third St. in Downtown and listed for $1,645/month.

When it comes to building amenities, expect secured entry, on-site laundry and outdoor space. In the unit, you're promised carpeted floors and granite countertops. Feline companions are welcome. Expect a $500 pet deposit.

Walk Score indicates that this location is extremely walkable, is easy to get around on a bicycle and boasts excellent transit options.

(Here's the listing.)

93 E. William St., #2

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Over at 93 E. William St. in Downtown, there's this 500-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, going for $1,875/month.

The unit includes hardwood flooring, granite countertops and air conditioning. The building features on-site laundry. Animals are not allowed. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee.

According to Walk Score, the surrounding area is a "walker's paradise," is great for biking and is a haven for transit riders.

(View the listing here.)


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