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 838 cheaper apartment units available for rent.

524 S 9th St, San Jose, CA 95112
$1,295/mo
Studio · 2 units available
524 S 9th StSan Jose, CA 95112
New Today
Call(669) 323-9101
Town Park Towers, San Jose, CA 95112
$1,400+ /mo
Studio - 1 bed · 2 units available
Town Park TowersSan Jose, CA 95112
Special Offer
Call(628) 288-4459
Shires Memorial Center (Senior Independent Living) 55+, San Jose, CA 95112
$1,536+ /mo
Studio - 1 bed · 2 units available
Shires Memorial Center (Senior Independent Living) 55+San Jose, CA 95112
Call(408) 317-1521
428 N 2nd St #B, San Jose, CA 95112
$1,600/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 350 sq ft
428 N 2nd St #BSan Jose, CA 95112
452 S 3rd Street, San Jose, CA 95112
$1,650+ /mo
Studio · 2 units available
452 S 3rd StreetSan Jose, CA 95112
Griffith Apartments, San Jose, CA 95112
$1,650+ /mo
Studio · 1 units available
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 · 3 units available
426 W San Fernando StreetSan Jose, CA 95110
229 E Saint John St #C, San Jose, CA 95112
$1,695/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 400 sq ft
229 E Saint John St #CSan Jose, CA 95112
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 · 2 units available
Hacienda Creek Senior ApartmentsSan Jose, CA 95116
515 N. San Pedro St, San Jose, CA 95110
$1,700/mo
Studio · 1 units available
515 N. San Pedro StSan Jose, CA 95110
Price Drop
76 S 11th St #4, San Jose, CA 95112
$1,700/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 450 sq ft
76 S 11th St #4San Jose, CA 95112
Solaire, San Jose, CA 95126
$1,706/mo
Studio · 1 units available
SolaireSan Jose, CA 95126
Alameda Gardens, San Jose, CA 95126
$1,750+ /mo
Studio · 1 units available
Alameda GardensSan Jose, CA 95126
636 S 9th St #13, San Jose, CA 95112
$1,750/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 400 sq ft
636 S 9th St #13San Jose, CA 95112
628 S 10th St #8, San Jose, CA 95112
$1,750/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 350 sq ft
628 S 10th St #8San Jose, CA 95112
422 S 10th St #100-102-204, San Jose, CA 95112
$1,750/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 500 sq ft
422 S 10th St #100-102-204San Jose, CA 95112
754 So St #4, San Jose, CA 95112
$1,795/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 400 sq ft
754 So St #4San Jose, CA 95112
First Street Manor Apartments, San Jose, CA 95112
$1,850/mo
Studio · 2 units available
First Street Manor ApartmentsSan Jose, CA 95112
2 Weeks Free
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 · 3 units available
El Castillo MetroSan Jose, CA 95112
Special Offer
Refurbished 1bd Unit in 4-plex With No Upstairs or Downstairs Neighbors!, San Jose, CA 95110
$1,895/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
Refurbished 1bd Unit in 4-plex With No Upstairs or Downstairs Neighbors!San Jose, CA 95110
446 S 11th St, San Jose, CA 95112
$1,900/mo
Studio · 1 units available
446 S 11th StSan Jose, CA 95112
1390 E Santa Clara St #1, San Jose, CA 95116
$1,925/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 469 sq ft
1390 E Santa Clara St #1San Jose, CA 95116
El Castillo Metro, San Jose, CA 95112
$1,995/mo
Studio · 2 units available
El Castillo MetroSan Jose, CA 95112
432 Lakehouse Ave (5), San Jose, CA 95110
$1,995/mo
Studio · 1 units available
432 Lakehouse Ave (5)San Jose, CA 95110
Sixth St. 345, San Jose, CA 95112
$1,995/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
Sixth St. 345San 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
228 E Julian St #H, San Jose, CA 95112
$2,000/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 300 sq ft
228 E Julian St #HSan Jose, CA 95112
93 Bassett St, San Jose, CA 95110
$2,000/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 168 sq ft
93 Bassett StSan Jose, CA 95110
255 N 3rd St, San Jose, CA 95112
$2,045/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
255 N 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
New Today
580 S 11th St, San Jose, CA 95112
$2,095/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
580 S 11th StSan Jose, CA 95112
875 Harding Ave, San Jose, CA 95126
$2,125/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 425 sq ft
875 Harding AveSan Jose, CA 95126
649 S 9th St, San Jose, CA 95112
$2,150/mo
1 bed · 2 units available
649 S 9th StSan Jose, CA 95112
67 E Hedding St #-ID1737, San Jose, CA 95112
$2,180/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 580 sq ft
67 E Hedding St #-ID1737San Jose, CA 95112
633 S 8th St #4, San Jose, CA 95112
$2,195/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 525 sq ft
633 S 8th St #4San Jose, CA 95112
536 S 8th St, San Jose, CA 95112
$2,195/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
536 S 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
Reed Oaks Apartments, San Jose, CA 95112
$2,195/mo
1 bed · 2 units available
Reed Oaks ApartmentsSan Jose, CA 95112
Special Offer
30 N 13th St, San Jose, CA 95112
$2,195/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
30 N 13th StSan Jose, CA 95112