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Apartments for rent in San Jose: What will $2,800 get you?

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Published on April 07, 2020
Apartments for rent in San Jose: What will $2,800 get you? 4951 Cherry Ave. | 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 locating affordable apartments in San Jose if you've got up to $2,800/month earmarked for your rent.

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

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250 Brandon St. (North San Jose)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Listed at $2,705/month, this 681-square-foot studio apartment is located at 250 Brandon St.

In the unit, you can anticipate hardwood floors, a dishwasher and a walk-in closet. Building amenities include garage parking. Pet lovers are in luck: The property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. The listing specifies a $750 dog deposit and a $300 cat deposit.

Per Walk Score ratings, the area around this address is moderately walkable, is convenient for biking and has minimal transit options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

320 Crescent Village Circle (North San Jose)

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Next, there's this studio apartment located at 320 Crescent Village Circle. It's listed for $2,730/month for its 772 square feet.

Building amenities include a gym. In the unit, you can expect hardwood floors, a walk-in closet and a dishwasher. Good news for animal lovers: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Be prepared for a $750 dog deposit and a $300 cat deposit.

Walk Score indicates that the area around this address is car-dependent, is convenient for biking and doesn't offer many public transit options.

(See the complete listing here.)

1070 Foxchase Drive (Branham / Pearl)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Then there's a 947-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment at 1070 Foxchase Drive that's going for $2,737/month.

You can expect a balcony and a dishwasher in the apartment. Building amenities include a swimming pool. For those with furry friends in tow, this property is pet-friendly.

Walk Score indicates that this location is moderately walkable, is quite bikeable and has a few nearby public transportation options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

4951 Cherry Ave. (Cambrian Park)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Next, check out this 873-square-foot two-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bathroom apartment that's located at 4951 Cherry Ave. It's listed for $2,745/month.

When it comes to building amenities, expect assigned parking, on-site laundry and a swimming pool. The unit also includes a balcony and a dishwasher. The rental is cat-friendly. Expect a $500 pet deposit.

Walk Score indicates that the surrounding area is moderately walkable, is convenient for biking and has some transit options.

(Take a look at the complete listing here.)

121 E. Tasman Drive (North San Jose)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Lastly, located at 121 E. Tasman Drive, here's a 778-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment that's listed for $2,749/month.

You can expect to see hardwood floors, a walk-in closet and a dishwasher in the apartment. The building boasts garage parking and secured entry. Good news for animal lovers: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Expect a $1,000 pet deposit.

According to Walk Score's assessment, this location is somewhat walkable, is convenient for biking and doesn't offer many public transit options.

(See the complete listing here.)

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