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Apartments under $3,000 for Rent in San Jose, CA

3,609 Rentals
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  1. Building Photo - Maxwell at Bascom
    2 Months Free
    2 Months Free
    |
    STUDIO
    $2,996
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,988 - $3,522
    Required Monthly Fees$7
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,995 - $3,529

    Maxwell at Bascom

    1350 S Bascom Ave, San Jose, CA 95128
    (669) 201-2385
  5. $304 Off
    Price Drop. $304 Off
    |
    STUDIO
    $2,095+
    1 BED
    $2,386+
    2 BEDS
    $2,871+

    Park Kiely

    355 Kiely Blvd, San Jose, CA 95129
    (669) 271-3704
  12. Good Value
    |
    STUDIO
    $2,868
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,825 - $2,865
    Required Monthly Fees$42
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,867 - $2,907

    Passero

    2230 Calle Del Mundo, Santa Clara, CA 95054
    (628) 363-1991
  13. 2 Months Free
    2 Months Free
    1 BED
    $3,010
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,996 - $3,026
    Required Monthly Fees$14
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$3,010 - $3,040

    Vida at Morgan Hill

    18303 Alpera Ln, Morgan Hill, CA 95037
    (669) 219-2906
  15. 1 BED
    $3,039
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,996 - $3,075
    Required Monthly Fees$42
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$3,038 - $3,117

    Lynhaven

    919 S Winchester Blvd, San Jose, CA 95128
    (650) 744-3980
  16. |
    1 BED
    $2,903
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,895 - $3,765
    Required Monthly Fees$8
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,903 - $3,773

    Exhibit at J Town Apartments

    525 N 7th St, San Jose, CA 95112
    (669) 291-2937
  18. Exceptional Value
    1 BED
    $2,789
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,782 - $2,982
    Required Monthly Fees$6
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,788 - $2,988

    121 Tasman

    121 E Tasman Dr, San Jose, CA 95134
    (650) 744-0399
  19. Good Value
    |
    STUDIO
    $2,540+
    1 BED
    $2,570+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,499 - $3,624
    Required Monthly Fees$41 - $56
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,540 - $3,680

    LINQ

    1700 Newbury Park Dr, San Jose, CA 95133
    (669) 201-3276
  20. |
    STUDIO
    $2,690
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,666 - $4,094
    Required Monthly Fees$24
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,690 - $4,118

    Foundry Commons

    868 S 5th St, San Jose, CA 95112
    (669) 298-0217
  42. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    |
    1 BED
    $1,982+
    2 BEDS
    $2,370+
    3 BEDS
    $2,728+

    308 Sango

    308 Sango Ct, Milpitas, CA 95035
    (669) 201-9873
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San Jose at a Glance

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$2,706
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San Jose, CA Apartments for Rent

San Jose stands as the cultural and commercial heart of Silicon Valley, ranking as the most populous city in Northern California with nearly one million residents and home to major tech giants like Adobe, Cisco, and PayPal. If you're searching for apartments for rent in San Jose, you'll find yourself at the center of America's innovation hub, where cutting-edge technology meets California's relaxed lifestyle in a city that consistently ranks among the nation's best places to live.

Renting in San Jose opens doors to diverse neighborhoods ranging from the tree-lined streets and boutique shops of Willow Glen to the modern high-rises near Diridon Station and the walkable downtown SoFA District. The city offers convenient transportation through VTA light rail and bus systems connecting to major employment centers, while outdoor lovers can explore over 15,000 acres of public parkland including the Guadalupe River Trail and Alum Rock Park. With San Jose State University adding to the area's energetic atmosphere and easy access to both San Francisco Bay and scenic foothills, apartment communities here welcome tech professionals, students, and anyone looking for the perfect balance of career opportunities and recreational activities.

Why San Jose?

  • Silicon Valley hub with abundant job opportunities
  • Diverse neighborhoods and cultural attractions
  • Home to San Jose State University
  • Pleasant climate year-round
  • Vibrant arts and entertainment scene

Renting in San Jose

Average Rental Rates and Apartment Sizes

Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in San Jose

(For 1 bedroom apartments)

Education

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Evergreen Valley High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
Students
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Leland High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
Students
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Summit Public School: Tahoma

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
Students
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KIPP San Jose Collegiate

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
Students
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Leigh High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
Students
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Joaquin Miller Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
Students
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Price Charter Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
Students
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Union Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
Students
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Hammer Montessori at Galarza Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
Students
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Ledesma (Rita) Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
Students
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James Franklin Smith Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
Students
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Noddin Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
Students

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