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Apartments for rent in San Jose: What will $3,200 get you?

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Published on April 14, 2020
Apartments for rent in San Jose: What will $3,200 get you?4300 The Woods Drive. | 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 if you don't want to spend more than $3,200/month on 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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3500 Palmilla Drive (North San Jose)

Photo: Apartment Guide

Listed at $3,105/month, this 966-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment is located at 3500 Palmilla Drive.

The unit has a fireplace and a walk-in closet. When it comes to building amenities, expect garage parking and secured entry. Pet lovers are in luck: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Expect a $300 cat deposit and a $750 dog deposit.

Per Walk Score ratings, the area around this address is somewhat walkable, is very bikeable and has some transit options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

4300 The Woods Drive (Parkview / Vista Park)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Next, there's this three-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment over at 4300 The Woods Drive. It's listed for $3,115/month for its 1,115 square feet.

The building has secured entry, a swimming pool and garage parking. You can also expect to find a balcony and a dishwasher in the unit. This rental is cat-friendly.

According to Walk Score, the surrounding area requires a car for most errands, has some bike infrastructure and has a few nearby public transportation options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

121 E. Tasman Drive (North San Jose)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Finally, there's this 1,082-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment at 121 E. Tasman Drive that's going for $3,119/month.

The unit offers a walk-in closet, a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting and a dishwasher. The building features secured entry and garage parking. Pet owners, rejoice: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Be prepared for a $500 pet deposit.

According to Walk Score, the area around this address is somewhat walkable, is quite bikeable and has some transit options.

(See the full 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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