What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Downtown San Jose, San Jose, CA?

One-bedroom apartments in Downtown San Jose average around $2,600 per month in 2025. These units typically offer around 692 square feet of living space.

What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Downtown San Jose, San Jose, CA?

Two-bedroom apartments in Downtown San Jose rent for around $3,400 per month in 2025. These units average around 1,102 square feet of space.

What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Downtown San Jose, San Jose, CA?

Three-bedroom apartments in Downtown San Jose average around $3,800 per month in 2025, down 3.8% from the previous year. These larger units typically offer around 1,367 square feet of living space.

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown San Jose, San Jose, CA?

Downtown San Jose's rental market averaged around $2,900 per month across all property types in 2025, up 1.3% from 2024. Rent varies by unit size, with studios starting around $2,200 and three-bedrooms reaching around $3,800 monthly.

What is the average apartment size in Downtown San Jose, San Jose, CA?

Apartments in Downtown San Jose average around 843 square feet across all unit types. Unit sizes range from studios at around 501 square feet to three-bedrooms offering around 1,367 square feet of space.

What type of apartment is most common in Downtown San Jose, San Jose, CA?

One-bedroom apartments are the most common rental type in Downtown San Jose, with about 139 listings available monthly. These units represent nearly half of all available rental inventory in the neighborhood.

What type of apartment is least common in Downtown San Jose, San Jose, CA?

Three-bedroom apartments are the least common rental type in Downtown San Jose, with about 16 listings available monthly. Studios are also relatively limited, averaging about 31 listings per month.

Cheap Apartments for Rent in Downtown San Jose, San Jose, CA

25 rentals available

5d+ ago

Cheap Downtown San Jose apartment for rent in San Jose

Affordable | In-unit laundry | On-site management

1 bed

5 baths

$1,000

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 6

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

On-Site Management

5d+ ago

Cheap Downtown San Jose house for rent in San Jose

Clean, Affordable Single Bedroom available for rent that is a 6-minute walk away from SJSU

28 S 13th St, San Jose, CA 95112

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

1 bed

1 bath

$1,200

House for rent

Available Aug 19

Top amenities

Assigned Parking

Furnished

Hardwood Floor

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

On-Site Laundry

2h ago

Cheap Downtown San Jose house for rent in San Jose

R6 Private Room plus walk in closet , patio plus shared bath

499 S 5th St, San Jose, CA 95112

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

1 bed

1 bath

$1,350

House for rent

Available Jul 1

Top amenities

Assigned Parking

Dishwasher

High Ceilings

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

On-Site Management

5d+ ago

Cheap Downtown San Jose apartment for rent in San Jose

144 S 3rd St #311, San Jose, CA 95112

Affordable | On-site laundry | Garage parking

11 beds

1 bath

$1,600

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 2

Top amenities

Assigned Parking

Dishwasher

Elevator

Fitness Center

Garage Parking

On-Site Laundry

3d ago

8.9

Very good

Palm Court Apartments

750 N 23rd St, San Jose, CA 95112

Affordable | On-site management | Swimming pool

1–3 beds

1 bath

$2,399–$3,299

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Controlled Access

On-Site Laundry

On-Site Management

Swimming Pool

5h ago

Cheap Downtown San Jose apartment for rent in San Jose

151 S. 13th street

151 S 13th St, San Jose, CA 95112

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$2,495

Apartment for rent

Nearby rental good for eco-living

$2,495

151 S 13th St

Nearby rental good for pet owners

$2,399–$3,299

750 N 23rd St

5d+ ago

Cheap Downtown San Jose apartment for rent in San Jose

2BR/1.5BA

315 E San Fernando St, San Jose, CA 95112

Affordable

2 beds

1.5 baths

$2,600

Apartment for rent

3D tour

1d ago

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160 E Reed St #4, San Jose, CA 95112

Affordable | On-site laundry | Dishwasher

1 bed

1.5 baths

$3,250

$2,650

Price drop

Condo for rent

Available Jun 1

Top amenities

Dishwasher

On-Site Laundry

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5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

780 S. 11th Street Apartments

S 11th St & Margaret St ##1, San Jose, CA 95112

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

2 baths

$2,750

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

Top amenities

Carpet

Controlled Access

Fitness Center

On-Site Laundry

On-Site Management

Package Service

5d+ ago

Cheap Downtown San Jose condo for rent in San Jose

Affordable | On-site laundry | Storage

2 beds

1 bath

$2,775

Condo for rent

Available May 14

Top amenities

Hardwood Floor

On-Site Laundry

On-Site Management

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These rentals are 10%-30% cheaper than the local average price for similar rentals.

$2,399–$3,299

Downtown San Jose

$2,750

Downtown San Jose

$2,795

Downtown San Jose

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

College Spaces

148 E William St, San Jose, CA 95112

Affordable

2 beds

2 baths

$2,795

Apartment for rent

10h ago

9.6

Excellent

Verified

101 San Fernando

101 E San Fernando St Ste 100, San Jose, CA 95112

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,809–$3,617

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Central Heat

Dishwasher

Dry Cleaning Service

Fitness Center

In-Unit Laundry

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1d ago

9.6

Excellent

Verified

Marquis

817 N 10th St, San Jose, CA 95112

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,817–$3,677

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Central Heat

EV Charging

Fitness Center

High Ceilings

In-Unit Laundry

Swimming Pool

Call

3D tour

17h ago

9.6

Excellent

Verified

Patina at Midtown

355 Sunol St, San Jose, CA 95126

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,839–$3,699

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Controlled Access

Dishwasher

Fitness Center

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

Residents Lounge

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3D tour

5d+ ago

9.6

Excellent

Verified

Silver

333 Sunol St, San Jose, CA 95126

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,909–$3,879

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Controlled Access

Dishwasher

Elevator

Microwave

Swimming Pool

Call

2h ago

9.6

Excellent

Verified

Waterford Place

1700 N 1st St, San Jose, CA 95112

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,959–$3,657

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Business Center

Fireplace

Fitness Center

Hardwood Floor

In-Unit Laundry

Swimming Pool

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Highly rated

2h ago

9.6

Excellent

Verified

The Esplanade

350 E Taylor St, San Jose, CA 95112

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

1–3 beds

1–3 baths

$3,259–$5,027

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Controlled Access

Hardwood Floor

High Ceilings

In-Unit Laundry

Swimming Pool

Call

1d ago

9.6

Excellent

Verified

Century Towers

1729 N 1st St, San Jose, CA 95112

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Storage

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$3,269–$4,587

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Elevator

EV Charging

Hardwood Floor

In-Unit Laundry

Swimming Pool

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5d+ ago

8.1

Very good

420 - 710 N 23rd

710 N 23rd St, San Jose, CA 95112

Affordable

3 beds

1 bath

$3,395

Price drop

Apartment for rent

1d ago

9.6

Excellent

Verified

Mio

688 N 7th St, San Jose, CA 95112

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$3,427–$3,959

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Controlled Access

Dishwasher

Hardwood Floor

In-Unit Laundry

Storage

Call

17h ago

9.6

Excellent

Verified

360 Residences

360 S Market St, San Jose, CA 95113

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

1–3 beds

1–3 baths

$3,659–$9,677

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Central Heat

EV Charging

Hardwood Floor

High Ceilings

Swimming Pool

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5d+ ago

Verified

725 Modern Ice Dr #1590, San Jose, CA 95112

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

3 beds

2.5 baths

$3,820

House for rent

Top amenities

Assigned Parking

Central Heat

Dishwasher

Furnished

In-Unit Laundry

Wi-Fi

2h ago

Cheap Downtown San Jose townhouse for rent in San Jose

887 Sakura Dr, San Jose, CA 95112

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

3 beds

3 baths

$4,195

House for rent

Top amenities

Central Heat

Garage Parking

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

5d+ ago

Cheap Willow Glen townhouse for rent in San Jose

1001 Villa Maria Ct, San Jose, CA 95125

Affordable

3 beds

2.5 baths

$4,800

$4,695

Price drop

House for rent

5d+ ago

Verified

760 N 17th St #1514, San Jose, CA 95112

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

5 beds

4.5 baths

$5,710

$5,500

Price drop

House for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

Furnished

In-Unit Laundry

Oven

Wi-Fi

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