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Apartments for rent in San Jose: What will $3,500 get you?

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Published on March 26, 2020
Apartments for rent in San Jose: What will $3,500 get you?333 Sunol St.  | 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 finding affordable apartments in San Jose with a budget of up to $3,500/month.

Take a peek at what rentals the city has to offer, below. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)

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700 S. Saratoga Ave. (West San Jose)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Here's a 1,000-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment that's located at 700 S. Saratoga Ave. It's listed for $3,395/month.

When it comes to building amenities, anticipate on-site laundry, a swimming pool and secured entry. In the unit, you can expect a walk-in closet. Pet owners, take heed: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

According to Walk Score, the area around this address is very walkable, is quite bikeable and has a few nearby public transportation options.

(Take a look at the complete listing here.)

661 N. Capitol Ave. (East Valley / 680)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Listed at $3,450/month, this 1,669-square-foot three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom abode is located at 661 N. Capitol Ave.

The unit comes with air conditioning, central heating, carpeted floors and a dishwasher. The building boasts garage parking. Pet lovers are in luck: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental.

According to Walk Score, this location is moderately walkable, is relatively bikeable and has some transit options.

(See the complete listing here.)

333 Sunol St. (Downtown)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Next, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment over at 333 Sunol St. It's also listed for $3,450/month for its 892 square feet.

Amenities offered in the building include garage parking and secured entry. The apartment includes a dishwasher and hardwood flooring. Pet lovers are in luck: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

According to Walk Score's assessment, this location is extremely walkable, is very bikeable and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(Take a gander at the complete listing here.)

320 Crescent Village Circle (North San Jose)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Here's a 1,091-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment at 320 Crescent Village Circle that's going for $3,455/month.

In the apartment, you'll find hardwood flooring, a dishwasher and a walk-in closet. Amenities offered in the building include a swimming pool. Pet lovers are in luck: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Look out for a $300 cat deposit and a $750 dog deposit.

Per Walk Score ratings, the area around this address is car-dependent, is convenient for biking and has a few nearby public transportation options.

(Take a look at the full listing here.)

1501 Berryessa Road (North Valley)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Located at 1501 Berryessa Road, here's an 882-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment that's listed for $3,463/month.

The unit has hardwood flooring and a dishwasher. The building features garage parking and secured entry. Good news for pet lovers: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

According to Walk Score, this location is car-dependent, has some bike infrastructure and has some transit options.

(See the complete listing here.)

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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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