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 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 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.

Affordable Apartments for Rent in Downtown, San Jose, CA from $1,300

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

There are 879 cheaper apartment units available for rent.

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
498 S 7th St #1B, San Jose, CA 95112
$1,380/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 315 sq ft
498 S 7th St #1BSan Jose, CA 95112
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
470 S 4th St #9, San Jose, CA 95112
$1,495/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 480 sq ft
470 S 4th St #9San Jose, CA 95112
Call(650) 658-2545
Shires Memorial Center (Senior Independent Living) 55+, San Jose, CA 95112
$1,536+ /mo
Studio - 1 bed · 1 bath · 350 - 650 sq ft
Shires Memorial Center (Senior Independent Living) 55+San Jose, CA 95112
452 S 3rd Street, San Jose, CA 95112
$1,550+ /mo
Studio · 2 units available
452 S 3rd StreetSan Jose, CA 95112
New Today
Griffith Apartments, San Jose, CA 95112
$1,650+ /mo
Studio · 1 bath
Griffith ApartmentsSan Jose, CA 95112
1055 Vermont, San Jose, CA 95126
$1,695+ /mo
Studio · 2 units available
1055 VermontSan Jose, CA 95126
426 W San Fernando Street, San Jose, CA 95110
$1,695+ /mo
Studio · 1 units available
426 W San Fernando StreetSan Jose, CA 95110
336 N 5th St #1, San Jose, CA 95112
$1,695/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 500 sq ft
336 N 5th St #1San Jose, CA 95112
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
Alameda Gardens, San Jose, CA 95126
$1,750+ /mo
Studio · 1 bath
Alameda GardensSan Jose, CA 95126
446 S 11th St, San Jose, CA 95112
$1,750/mo
Studio · 1 units available
446 S 11th StSan Jose, CA 95112
Price Drop
427 S 3rd St #3, San Jose, CA 95112
$1,850/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 500 sq ft
427 S 3rd St #3San Jose, CA 95112
El Castillo Metro, San Jose, CA 95112
$1,895/mo
Studio · 1 units available
El Castillo MetroSan Jose, CA 95112
Special Offer
846 Emory St #1, San Jose, CA 95126
$1,895/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 375 sq ft
846 Emory St #1San Jose, CA 95126
348 S 21st St, San Jose, CA 95116
$1,895/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 600 sq ft
348 S 21st StSan Jose, CA 95116
99s14th, San Jose, CA 95112
$1,895/mo
Studio · 1 units available
99s14thSan 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
35 Clayton Ave #1, San Jose, CA 95110
$1,950/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 350 sq ft
35 Clayton Ave #1San Jose, CA 95110
446-450 S 2nd St #446, San Jose, CA 95113
$1,990/mo
Studio · 1 bath
446-450 S 2nd St #446San Jose, CA 95113
El Castillo Metro, San Jose, CA 95112
$1,995/mo
Studio · 1 units available
El Castillo MetroSan Jose, CA 95112
30 N 11th St #4, San Jose, CA 95112
$1,995/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 650 sq ft
30 N 11th St #4San Jose, CA 95112
603 S 1st St #4, San Jose, CA 95110
$1,995/mo
Studio · 1 bath
603 S 1st St #4San Jose, CA 95110
Lenzen Square Apartments, San Jose, CA 95126
$1,997+ /mo
Studio - 1 bed · 2 units available
Lenzen Square ApartmentsSan Jose, CA 95126
552 Horning St #1, San Jose, CA 95112
$2,000/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 300 sq ft
552 Horning St #1San Jose, CA 95112
424 N 8th St #1, San Jose, CA 95112
$2,000/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 550 sq ft
424 N 8th St #1San Jose, CA 95112
984 Elm St, San Jose, CA 95126
$2,050/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
984 Elm StSan Jose, CA 95126
View At Julian, San Jose, CA 95126
$2,091+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 1 bath · 558 - 775 sq ft
View At JulianSan Jose, CA 95126
628 S 10th St #0, San Jose, CA 95112
$2,100/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 550 sq ft
628 S 10th St #0San Jose, CA 95112
232 N 3rd St, San Jose, CA 95112
$2,100/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
232 N 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
Price Drop
671 S 14th St #2, San Jose, CA 95112
$2,100/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 550 sq ft
671 S 14th St #2San Jose, CA 95112
76-82 N 7th St, San Jose, CA 95112
$2,150/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
76-82 N 7th StSan Jose, CA 95112
494 S 6th St #3, San Jose, CA 95112
$2,150/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
494 S 6th St #3San Jose, CA 95112
The Colonnade Apartments, San Jose, CA 95112
$2,152+ /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
544 N 4th St #1, San Jose, CA 95112
$2,200/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 650 sq ft
544 N 4th St #1San Jose, CA 95112
Elm Street Apartments, San Jose, CA 95126
$2,250/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
Elm Street ApartmentsSan Jose, CA 95126
New Today