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Budget apartments for rent in Downtown, San Jose

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Published on February 28, 2020
Budget apartments for rent in Downtown, San Jose 93 E. William St. | Photo: Zumper

It can be challenging to find a good option for a reasonable price when on the hunt for a new spot to live. So what does the budget price on a rental in Downtown look like these days — and what might you get for your money?

Walk Score indicates that the neighborhood is very walkable, is a "biker's paradise" and has good transit options. It also features median rents for a one-bedroom that hover around $1,895, which is on par with the 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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600 S. Fifth St.

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Listed at $1,595/month, this 500-square-foot studio apartment, located at 600 S. Fifth St., is 5.9% less than the $1,695/month median rent for a studio in Downtown.

The building features on-site laundry; you'll also find a ceiling fan, hardwood floors and high ceilings in the apartment. Neither cats nor dogs are welcome. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental.

(See the complete listing here.)

25 S. 10th St.

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Photo: Zumper

Next, this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, situated at 25 S. 10th St., is listed for $1,820/month for its 700 square feet.

The building offers on-site management, assigned parking and secured entry. Neither cats nor dogs are welcome. Expect a $49 application fee.

(See the complete listing here.)

93 E. William St.

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Finally, here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 93 E. William St., which, at 500 square feet, is going for $1,875/month.

The building features on-site laundry. Also, expect to find granite countertops, hardwood floors and air conditioning in the apartment. Pets are not welcome. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee.

(See the full listing here.)


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