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The cheapest apartments for rent in downtown San Jose

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Published on February 07, 2020
The cheapest apartments for rent in downtown San Jose808 Lenzen Ave. | Photo: Zumper

It can be challenging to find a good deal when looking for a rental. So what does an affordable rent on a rental in downtown look like these days — and what might you get for the price?

According to Walk Score, the neighborhood is friendly for those on foot, is convenient for biking and has excellent transit. 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 paints a picture of 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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179 Nexus Loop

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Listed at $975/month, this 200-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom space, located at 179 Nexus Loop, is 48.5% less than the $1,895/month median rent for a one-bedroom in downtown.

The private room and bathroom are in a townhouse; a kitchen is not provided. The unit has air conditioning, central heating and high ceilings. Neither cats nor dogs are welcome. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee.

(See the complete listing here.)

808 Lenzen Ave.

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Photo: Zumper

This one-bedroom, one-bathroom space, situated at 808 Lenzen Ave., is listed for $1,500/month.

The furnished room with an attached bathroom is a private bedroom in a condo. Amenities include air conditioning. Cats and dogs are not welcome.

(See the complete listing here.)

420 S. Third St.

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Photo: Zumper

Here's a studio apartment at 420 S. Third St., which, at 374 square feet, is going for $1,595/month.

Building amenities include secured entry, on-site laundry and outdoor space. The listing also promises hardwood flooring and quartz countertops in the apartment. This listing is cat-friendly. Look out for a $500 cat deposit.

(See the full listing here.)

25 S. 10th St.

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Photo: Zumper

Finally, check out this 700-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 25 S. 10th St., listed at $1,820/month.

When it comes to building amenities, expect on-site management, secured entry and assigned parking. Cats and dogs are not allowed. Expect a $49 application fee.

(Here's the listing.)


This story was created automatically using local real estate data from Zumper and Apartment Guide, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Additionally, read on for five marketing tips for real estate agents to showcase local market expertise.

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