What does "Cheap" mean for Apartment rentals in San Jose, 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 San Jose. Some areas will be cheaper than others and based on demand, rent will fluctuate.

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

When searching on HotPads for more affordable apartments, use the "Sort:" feature to sort apartments by Lowest Price for San Jose. 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 San Jose. Knowing this will help you accurately negotiate fair rent.

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

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

There are 3,164 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
Private Room in 2 Bed 1 Bath Apartment., San Jose, CA 95130
$1,600+ /mo
Studio - 1 bed · 4 units available
Private Room in 2 Bed 1 Bath Apartment.San Jose, CA 95130
Call(415) 843-7193
Palm Court Senior, San Jose, CA 95110
$1,633/mo
1 bed · 3 units available
Palm Court SeniorSan Jose, CA 95110
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
New Today
Griffith Apartments, San Jose, CA 95112
$1,650+ /mo
Studio · 1 bath
Griffith ApartmentsSan Jose, CA 95112
2237 Luz Ave, San Jose, CA 95116
$1,695/mo
Studio · 1 units available
2237 Luz AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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
Virginia Street Studios | Affordable Apartments, San Jose, CA 95112
$1,708+ /mo
Studio · 5 units available
Virginia Street Studios | Affordable ApartmentsSan Jose, CA 95112
New Today
Fourth St, San Jose, CA 95112
$1,725/mo
Studio · 1 units available
Fourth StSan Jose, CA 95112
1055 Vermont, San Jose, CA 95126
$1,750/mo
Studio · 1 units available
1055 VermontSan Jose, CA 95126
Surrey Square Apartments, San Jose, CA 95125
$1,755+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 1 bath · 340 - 720 sq ft
Surrey Square ApartmentsSan Jose, CA 95125
Pollard Plaza, San Jose, CA 95122
$1,787/mo
1 bed · 6 units available
Pollard PlazaSan Jose, CA 95122
New Today
984 Elm St, San Jose, CA 95126
$1,795+ /mo
Studio - 1 bed · 2 units available
984 Elm StSan Jose, CA 95126
New Today
West Village Apartments, San Jose, CA 95117
$1,799+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 1 bath · 450 - 900 sq ft
West Village ApartmentsSan Jose, CA 95117
Villa Fairlane, San Jose, CA 95127
$1,850/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
Villa FairlaneSan Jose, CA 95127
Rosemary Senior, San Jose, CA 95112
$1,850+ /mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 533 sq ft
Rosemary SeniorSan Jose, CA 95112
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
2970 Magliocco Dr, San Jose, CA 95128
$1,895/mo
Studio · 1 units available
2970 Magliocco DrSan Jose, CA 95128
255 N 3rd St, San Jose, CA 95112
$1,925/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
255 N 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
Rosa Crest Studio, San Jose, CA 95117
$1,947/mo
Studio · 2 units available
Rosa Crest StudioSan Jose, CA 95117
Special Offer
Park Kiely, San Jose, CA 95129
$1,959+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 93 units available
Park KielySan Jose, CA 95129
New Today
Gadberry Court, San Jose, CA 95116
$1,993/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 620 sq ft
Gadberry CourtSan Jose, CA 95116
The Woods, San Jose, CA 95136
$1,995+ /mo
Studio - 3 beds · 1 - 3.5 baths · 428 - 1,408 sq ft
The WoodsSan Jose, CA 95136
El Castillo Metro, San Jose, CA 95112
$1,995/mo
Studio · 1 units available
El Castillo MetroSan Jose, CA 95112
Delano Apartments, San Jose, CA 95127
$1,995/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
Delano ApartmentsSan Jose, CA 95127
Lenzen Square Apartments, San Jose, CA 95126
$1,997+ /mo
Studio - 1 bed · 2 units available
Lenzen Square ApartmentsSan Jose, CA 95126
Orchard Glen, San Jose, CA 95111
$2,028+ /mo
Studio - 1 bed · 12 units available
Orchard GlenSan Jose, CA 95111
New Today
Almaden, San Jose, CA 95125
$2,028+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 18 units available
AlmadenSan Jose, CA 95125
New Today
Fontainbleau Apartments, San Jose, CA 95126
$2,050/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
Fontainbleau ApartmentsSan Jose, CA 95126
Blossom Oaks Apartments, San Jose, CA 95123
$2,050+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 8 units available
Blossom Oaks ApartmentsSan Jose, CA 95123
New Today
Cherry Creek, San Jose, CA 95126
$2,090+ /mo
1 bed · 4 units available
Cherry CreekSan Jose, CA 95126
New Today
View at Julian, San Jose, CA 95126
$2,091+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 300 units available
View at JulianSan Jose, CA 95126
3rd St. Apartments, San Jose, CA 95112
$2,095/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
3rd St. ApartmentsSan Jose, CA 95112
Ranchero Plaza, San Jose, CA 95117
$2,095/mo
Studio · 1 units available
Ranchero PlazaSan Jose, CA 95117