What does "Cheap" mean for Apartment rentals in Downtown, CA?

Cheap is a relative term to communicate more "affordable" rental and living expenses. Although a property might be found within the "Cheap and Affordable Apartments" search, does not mean it is a low-quality rental. These more affordable apartments are also relative to the other apartment inventory within Downtown. Some areas will be cheaper than others and based on demand, rent will fluctuate.

How to search for Cheap and Affordable Apartments in Downtown, CA?

When searching on HotPads for more affordable apartments, use the "Sort:" feature to sort apartments by Lowest Price for Downtown. Additionally, set a max price for your search and select "Save search" to be notified in real-time when "cheaper" apartments come on the market.

What are some additional tips for securing a "cheaper" apartment?

Although a larger multi-tenant building is less likely to negotiate rental terms there are a few things that don't hurt to try, including: Offer to sign a longer lease for lowered monthly rent Negotiate landscaping or property maintenance for lowered monthly rent Ask about becoming an onsite property manager Educate yourself regarding the apartment rental market and market rates in Downtown. Knowing this will help you accurately negotiate fair rent.

Cheap and Affordable Apartments for Rent in Downtown, San Jose, CA from $1,000

Q: How many cheaper, more affordable apartments are available in Downtown, CA?

There are 1,103 cheaper apartment units available for rent.

SJ 625, San Jose, CA 95113
$1,000/mo
1 bed · 2 units available
SJ 625San Jose, CA 95113
Call(669) 215-4713
524 S 9th St, San Jose, CA 95112
$1,295/mo
Studio · 1 units available
524 S 9th StSan Jose, CA 95112
Call(669) 323-9101
Town Park Towers, San Jose, CA 95112
$1,400+ /mo
Studio - 1 bed · 1 bath · 377 - 559 sq ft
Town Park TowersSan Jose, CA 95112
Special Offer
Call(628) 288-4459
452 S 3rd Street, San Jose, CA 95112
$1,625/mo
Studio · 1 units available
452 S 3rd StreetSan Jose, CA 95112
Price Drop
Call(408) 317-7731
Shires Memorial Center (Senior Independent Living) 55+, San Jose, CA 95112
$1,647+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 1 units available
Shires Memorial Center (Senior Independent Living) 55+San Jose, CA 95112
Griffith Apartments, San Jose, CA 95112
$1,650+ /mo
Studio · 1 bath
Griffith ApartmentsSan Jose, CA 95112
426 W San Fernando Street, San Jose, CA 95110
$1,695+ /mo
Studio · 1 units available
426 W San Fernando StreetSan Jose, CA 95110
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments, San Jose, CA 95116
$1,699/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 607 - 667 sq ft
Hacienda Creek Senior ApartmentsSan Jose, CA 95116
Solaire, San Jose, CA 95126
$1,706/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 347 sq ft
SolaireSan Jose, CA 95126
The Kelsey Ayer Station, San Jose, CA 95112
$1,706+ /mo
Studio · 1 bath · 456 sq ft
The Kelsey Ayer StationSan Jose, CA 95112
1055 Vermont, San Jose, CA 95126
$1,750/mo
Studio · 1 units available
1055 VermontSan Jose, CA 95126
Alameda Gardens, San Jose, CA 95126
$1,895/mo
Studio · 1 bath
Alameda GardensSan Jose, CA 95126
El Castillo Metro, San Jose, CA 95112
$1,895/mo
Studio · 1 units available
El Castillo MetroSan Jose, CA 95112
Special Offer
122-126 E San Salvador St, San Jose, CA 95112
$1,895/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 380 sq ft
122-126 E San Salvador StSan Jose, CA 95112
SJ T 180 307-1, San Jose, CA 95112
$1,895/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
SJ T 180 307-1San Jose, CA 95112
255 N 3rd St, San Jose, CA 95112
$1,925/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
255 N 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
El Castillo Metro, San Jose, CA 95112
$1,995/mo
Studio · 1 units available
El Castillo MetroSan Jose, CA 95112
Lenzen Square Apartments, San Jose, CA 95126
$1,997+ /mo
Studio - 1 bed · 2 units available
Lenzen Square ApartmentsSan Jose, CA 95126
View at Julian, San Jose, CA 95126
$2,091+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 300 units available
View at JulianSan Jose, CA 95126
The Colonnade Apartments, San Jose, CA 95112
$2,167+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 9 units available
The Colonnade ApartmentsSan Jose, CA 95112
New Today
New Century Commons, San Jose, CA 95113
$2,195/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
New Century CommonsSan Jose, CA 95113
1,000 Months Free
Reed Oaks Apartments, San Jose, CA 95112
$2,195/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
Reed Oaks ApartmentsSan Jose, CA 95112
30 N 13th St, San Jose, CA 95112
$2,195/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
30 N 13th StSan Jose, CA 95112
New Today
N7th21, San Jose, CA 95112
$2,195/mo
2 beds · 1 units available
N7th21San Jose, CA 95112
Price Drop
Elm Street Apartments, San Jose, CA 95126
$2,250/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
Elm Street ApartmentsSan Jose, CA 95126
74 N 10th St, San Jose, CA 95112
$2,300/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
74 N 10th StSan Jose, CA 95112
Metro Station, San Jose, CA 95112
$2,395/mo
2 beds · 1 units available
Metro StationSan Jose, CA 95112
70 N 10th St, San Jose, CA 95112
$2,400+ /mo
1 - 3 beds · 2 units available
70 N 10th StSan Jose, CA 95112
San Pedro Square Apartments, San Jose, CA 95113
$2,425+ /mo
Studio - 1 bed · 2 units available
San Pedro Square ApartmentsSan Jose, CA 95113
The Taft, San Jose, CA 95113
$2,493+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 10 units available
The TaftSan Jose, CA 95113
New Today
Veridian Apartments, San Jose, CA 95112
$2,495+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 1 bath · 500 - 585 sq ft
Veridian ApartmentsSan Jose, CA 95112
Twohy Apartments, San Jose, CA 95110
$2,500/mo
Studio · 1 units available
Twohy ApartmentsSan Jose, CA 95110
Artis, San Jose, CA 95126
$2,610+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 18 units available
ArtisSan Jose, CA 95126
New Today
Village Apartments, San Jose, CA 95112
$2,645/mo
2 beds · 1 units available
Village ApartmentsSan Jose, CA 95112
Delmas Park, San Jose, CA 95126
$2,691/mo
2 beds · 2 units available
Delmas ParkSan Jose, CA 95126
95 N 8th St, San Jose, CA 95112
$2,695/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
95 N 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
Sainte Claire Building, San Jose, CA 95113
$2,695/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
Sainte Claire BuildingSan Jose, CA 95113
Palm Court Apartments, San Jose, CA 95112
$2,699/mo
2 beds · 2 units available
Palm Court ApartmentsSan Jose, CA 95112
Bayshore Estates, San Jose, CA 95112
$2,700/mo
2 beds · 2 units available
Bayshore EstatesSan Jose, CA 95112
287 N 10th St, San Jose, CA 95112
$2,700/mo
2 beds · 1 units available
287 N 10th StSan Jose, CA 95112
Price Drop