Affordable Houses for Rent in San Jose, CA from $1,200

4414 Stone Canyon Dr, San Jose, CA 95136
$1,200/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 150 sq ft
4414 Stone Canyon DrSan Jose, CA 95136
Staples Ave, San Jose, CA 95127
$1,300/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 300 sq ft
San Jose, CASan Jose, CA 95127
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167 N 7th St, San Jose, CA 95112
$1,445/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 200 sq ft
167 N 7th StSan Jose, CA 95112
Henessy Dr, San Jose, CA 95148
$1,599/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 405 sq ft
San Jose, CASan Jose, CA 95148
Regan St, San Jose, CA 95127
$1,798/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 300 sq ft
San Jose, CASan Jose, CA 95127
5575 Playa Del Rey, San Jose, CA 95123
$1,950/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 300 sq ft
5575 Playa Del ReySan Jose, CA 95123
330 Arleta Ave, San Jose, CA 95128
$2,000/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 400 sq ft
330 Arleta AveSan Jose, CA 95128
4131 Vistapark Dr, San Jose, CA 95136
$2,000/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 280 sq ft
4131 Vistapark DrSan Jose, CA 95136
N King Rd, San Jose, CA 95116
$2,150/mo
Studio · 1 bath
San Jose, CASan Jose, CA 95116
134 N 7th St, San Jose, CA 95112
$2,195/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 700 sq ft
134 N 7th StSan Jose, CA 95112
Scotty St, San Jose, CA 95122
$2,200/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
San Jose, CASan Jose, CA 95122
339 N 8th St, San Jose, CA 95112
$2,400/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
339 N 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
Sunny Vista Dr, San Jose, CA 95128
$2,450/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 400 sq ft
San Jose, CASan Jose, CA 95128
371 Fenley Ave, San Jose, CA 95117
$2,450/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 550 sq ft
371 Fenley AveSan Jose, CA 95117
846 Harding Ave, San Jose, CA 95126
$2,500/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 420 sq ft
846 Harding AveSan Jose, CA 95126
1565 Provincetown Dr, San Jose, CA 95129
$2,550/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 700 sq ft
1565 Provincetown DrSan Jose, CA 95129
1095 N 4th St, San Jose, CA 95112
$2,600/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 700 sq ft
1095 N 4th StSan Jose, CA 95112
1295 Bird Ave, San Jose, CA 95125
$2,650/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 480 sq ft
1295 Bird AveSan Jose, CA 95125
4833 Kingridge Dr, San Jose, CA 95124
$2,695/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 495 sq ft
4833 Kingridge DrSan Jose, CA 95124
2637 McLaughlin Ave, San Jose, CA 95121
$2,750/mo
2 beds · 1 bath
2637 McLaughlin AveSan Jose, CA 95121
N 14th St, San Jose, CA 95112
$2,850/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 609 sq ft
San Jose, CASan Jose, CA 95112
97 E Saint James St, San Jose, CA 95112
$2,950/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 893 sq ft
97 E Saint James StSan Jose, CA 95112
124 Cedar Ln, San Jose, CA 95127
$3,000/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 700 sq ft
124 Cedar LnSan Jose, CA 95127
1775 Monrovia Dr, San Jose, CA 95122
$3,000/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 800 sq ft
1775 Monrovia DrSan Jose, CA 95122
446 W San Fernando St, San Jose, CA 95110
$3,000/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 800 sq ft
446 W San Fernando StSan Jose, CA 95110
861 Dorel Dr, San Jose, CA 95132
$3,050/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 504 sq ft
861 Dorel DrSan Jose, CA 95132
Miami Dr, San Jose, CA 95122
$3,100/mo
2 beds · 2 baths
San Jose, CASan Jose, CA 95122
2085 Ashwood Ln, San Jose, CA 95132
$3,100/mo
3 beds · 2 baths · 1,300 sq ft
2085 Ashwood LnSan Jose, CA 95132
1312 San Tomas Aquino Rd, San Jose, CA 95130
$3,195/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 1,000 sq ft
1312 San Tomas Aquino RdSan Jose, CA 95130
Dartmoor Way, San Jose, CA 95129
$3,200/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 560 sq ft
San Jose, CASan Jose, CA 95129
2473 Roslyn Ct, San Jose, CA 95121
$3,200/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 700 sq ft
2473 Roslyn CtSan Jose, CA 95121
Special Offer
2340 Bailey Ave, San Jose, CA 95128
$3,200/mo
2 beds · 1.5 baths · 1,250 sq ft
2340 Bailey AveSan Jose, CA 95128
522 Sebasian Way, San Jose, CA 95111
$3,200/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 1,100 sq ft
522 Sebasian WaySan Jose, CA 95111
262 Azevedo Cir, San Jose, CA 95125
$3,240/mo
3 beds · 3 baths · 1,620 sq ft
262 Azevedo CirSan Jose, CA 95125
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1438 Darryl Dr, San Jose, CA 95130
$3,250/mo
2 beds · 2 baths · 890 sq ft
1438 Darryl DrSan Jose, CA 95130
1024 Garland Ave, San Jose, CA 95126
$3,300/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 920 sq ft
1024 Garland AveSan Jose, CA 95126
1295 Flora Ave, San Jose, CA 95117
$3,300/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 915 sq ft
1295 Flora AveSan Jose, CA 95117
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877 Villa Ave, San Jose, CA 95126
$3,395/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 960 sq ft
877 Villa AveSan Jose, CA 95126
Special Offer
4939 Union Ave, San Jose, CA 95124
$3,395/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 989 sq ft
4939 Union AveSan Jose, CA 95124
Featured
2239A Fruitdale Ave, San Jose, CA 95128
$3,400/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 609 sq ft
2239A Fruitdale AveSan Jose, CA 95128

San Jose Snapshot

Frequently asked questions

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

There are currently 296 cheaper houses available for rent.

What does "Cheap" mean for rental homes in San Jose, CA?

Cheap is a relative term to communicate more "affordable" rental and living expenses. Although a rental property might be found within the "Cheap Houses" search, does not mean it is a low-quality rental. These more affordable single family homes are also relative to the other rental home inventory within San Jose. Some areas will be cheaper than others and based on demand, rent will fluctuate.

How to search for Cheap Houses in San Jose, CA?

When searching on HotPads for more affordable houses, use the "Sort:" feature to sort single family homes 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" houses come on the market.

What are some additional tips for securing a "cheaper" rental home?

Single family homeowners or property managers can be easier to negotiate rental terms with than larger multi-tenant buildings. Here are a couple things that you can discuss to potentially drop monthly rental costs:

Offer to sign a longer lease for lowered monthly rent
Negotiate landscaping or property maintenance for lowered monthly rent
Educate yourself regarding the housing 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.