Affordable Apartments for Rent in San Jose, CA from $800

4628 Tango Way, San Jose, CA 95111
$800
1 bed · 1 bath · 230 sq ft
4628 Tango WaySan Jose, CA 95111
Stevens Creek, San Jose, CA 95129
$972 - $3,549
Studio - 3 beds · 4 units available
Stevens CreekSan Jose, CA 95129
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524 S 9th St, San Jose, CA 95112
$1,200
Studio · 1 units available
524 S 9th StSan Jose, CA 95112
Call(669) 323-9101
404 1/2 Arleta Ave, San Jose, CA 95128
$1,350
Studio · 1 bath · 200 sq ft
404 1/2 Arleta AveSan Jose, CA 95128
Town Park Towers, San Jose, CA 95112
$1,400 - $1,673
Studio - 1 bed · 2 units available
Town Park TowersSan Jose, CA 95112
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468 S 6th St #7, San Jose, CA 95112
$1,400
1 bed · 2 baths · 4,500 sq ft
468 S 6th St #7San Jose, CA 95112
Pollard Plaza, San Jose, CA 95122
$1,486 - $1,698
Studio - 1 bed · 2 units available
Pollard PlazaSan Jose, CA 95122
362 Irving Ave #C, San Jose, CA 95128
$1,500
Studio · 1 bath · 420 sq ft
362 Irving Ave #CSan Jose, CA 95128
W Riverside Way, San Jose, CA 95129
$1,500
1 bed · 1 bath · 200 sq ft
W Riverside WaySan Jose, CA 95129
Shires Memorial Center (Senior Independent Living) 55+, San Jose, CA 95112
$1,536 - $2,290
Studio - 1 bed · 2 units available
Shires Memorial Center (Senior Independent Living) 55+San Jose, CA 95112
2661 S King Rd #ADU, San Jose, CA 95122
$1,600
1 bed · 1 bath · 350 sq ft
2661 S King Rd #ADUSan Jose, CA 95122
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Private Room in 2 Bed 1 Bath Apartment., San Jose, CA 95130
$1,600 - $3,200
1 bed · 5 units available
Private Room in 2 Bed 1 Bath Apartment.San Jose, CA 95130
Joanne Ave, San Jose, CA 95127
$1,600
1 bed · 1 bath · 110 sq ft
Joanne AveSan Jose, CA 95127
Palm Court Senior, San Jose, CA 95110
$1,633
1 bed · 4 units available
Palm Court SeniorSan Jose, CA 95110
Griffith Apartments, San Jose, CA 95112
$1,650 - $1,750
Studio · 1 units available
Griffith ApartmentsSan Jose, CA 95112
426 W San Fernando Street, San Jose, CA 95110
$1,695 - $1,700
Studio · 3 units available
426 W San Fernando StreetSan Jose, CA 95110
336 N 5th St #1, San Jose, CA 95112
$1,695
Studio · 1 bath · 500 sq ft
336 N 5th St #1San Jose, CA 95112
West Village Apartments, San Jose, CA 95117
$1,699 - $2,795
Studio - 2 beds · 3 units available
West Village ApartmentsSan Jose, CA 95117
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Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments, San Jose, CA 95116
$1,699
1 bed · 2 units available
Hacienda Creek Senior ApartmentsSan Jose, CA 95116
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Surrey Square Apartments, San Jose, CA 95125
$1,700 - $2,595
Studio - 2 beds · 3 units available
Surrey Square ApartmentsSan Jose, CA 95125
Nieman Blvd, San Jose, CA 95121
$1,700
1 bed · 1 bath · 600 sq ft
Nieman BlvdSan Jose, CA 95121
Solaire, San Jose, CA 95126
$1,706
Studio · 1 units available
SolaireSan Jose, CA 95126
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Alameda Gardens, San Jose, CA 95126
$1,750 - $1,795
Studio · 1 units available
Alameda GardensSan Jose, CA 95126
Napa Dr, San Jose, CA 95148
$1,750
1 bed · 1 bath · 500 sq ft
Napa DrSan Jose, CA 95148
19 Dale Dr #BACK, San Jose, CA 95127
$1,750
Studio · 1 bath
19 Dale Dr #BACKSan Jose, CA 95127
Bard St, San Jose, CA 95127
$1,750
Studio · 1 bath · 150 sq ft
Bard StSan Jose, CA 95127
2557 Bergman Ct, San Jose, CA 95121
$1,790
Studio · 1 bath · 500 sq ft
2557 Bergman CtSan Jose, CA 95121
2237 Luz Ave, San Jose, CA 95116
$1,795
Studio · 1 units available
2237 Luz AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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241 Pamela Ave #4, San Jose, CA 95116
$1,795
1 bed · 1 bath · 500 sq ft
241 Pamela Ave #4San Jose, CA 95116
515 N. San Pedro St, San Jose, CA 95110
$1,795
Studio · 1 units available
515 N. San Pedro StSan Jose, CA 95110
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Regan St, San Jose, CA 95127
$1,798
Studio · 1 bath · 300 sq ft
San Jose, CASan Jose, CA 95127
1932 Davis St, San Jose, CA 95126
$1,800
1 bed · 1 bath · 400 sq ft
1932 Davis StSan Jose, CA 95126View units
520 Richmond Ave #S, San Jose, CA 95128
$1,800
Studio · 1 bath · 300 sq ft
520 Richmond Ave #SSan Jose, CA 95128
1282 McGinness Ave #2, San Jose, CA 95127
$1,800
Studio · 1 bath · 250 sq ft
1282 McGinness Ave #2San Jose, CA 95127
1090 Myrtle St #2, San Jose, CA 95126
$1,800
1 bed · 1 bath · 525 sq ft
1090 Myrtle St #2San Jose, CA 95126
1008 S 3rd St #200, San Jose, CA 95112
$2,825
3 beds · 2 baths · 1,043 sq ft
1008 S 3rd St #200San Jose, CA 95112View units
428 N 2nd St #B, San Jose, CA 95112
$1,849
Studio · 1 bath · 350 sq ft
428 N 2nd St #BSan Jose, CA 95112
3023 Wetmore Dr #0, San Jose, CA 95148
$1,850
Studio · 1 bath
3023 Wetmore Dr #0San Jose, CA 95148
281 S 19th St #A, San Jose, CA 95116
$1,850
1 bed · 1 bath · 335 sq ft
281 S 19th St #ASan Jose, CA 95116
First Street Manor Apartments, San Jose, CA 95112
$1,850
Studio · 2 units available
First Street Manor ApartmentsSan Jose, CA 95112
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Frequently asked questions

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

There are 3,156 cheaper apartment units available for rent.

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 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 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 "Alert me" 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.

About San Jose

Thinking of moving to San Jose? Here's what you need to know.

San Jose keeps the Bay Area buzzing along. While San Francisco gets more national attention, San Jose emerges as the true capital of Silicon Valley. The city has grown up from its roots as a farming village, now boasting a population that ranks the third largest in all of California.

Who's There?

San Jose is tech central. IBM opened their West Coast operations here in the early 1940s, helping brand the town as frontrunners for post-WWII research and development. Cisco, Apple and Adobe continue the trend, playing huge roles in the local economy. San Jose attracts the brightest minds from around the globe, all in the name of digital development. Men out number women in the tech industry and, as a result, the town has developed as a haven for single ladies looking to take advantage of the good odds for finding a match.

What's Around San Jose?

The sprawling city of over 1 million residents includes a great mix of culture and distinct neighborhoods. A cruise through San Jose on the widely available public transportation system takes residents and visitors through ethnic enclaves ranging from Japanese, Portuguese and Vietnamese to all points of Central and South America. Ethnic celebrations take center stage in San Jose with large public events including Chinese New Year and Cinco de Mayo. A lively restaurant and bar scene is found throughout town with emphasis on Hispanic and Asian fare. Restaurants, food trucks and home chefs rave about the local farms and farmers markets, which provide seasonal and local eats all year round.

What Do You Do In San Jose?

The San Francisco 49ers have recently built a stunning new facility in nearby Santa Clara. The facility, in true California fashion, aims be "net zero" for energy use. The stadium comes equipped with state-of-the-art water collection and conservation systems, as well as solar paneling and a 27,000-square-foot living roof. Other local sporting options include the San Jose Sharks (NHL) and the San Jose Earthquakes (MLS). San Jose has quietly become a town for film lovers. The annual Cinequest has grown to be among the largest film festivals in the world, drawing thousands of visitors each March. Summertime brings outdoor screenings of old classics each Wednesday in the San Pedro Market Square.