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  11. Building Photo - 39-0008
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    39-0008

    74 S 8th St, San Jose, CA 95112
  20. Building Photo - The Colonnade Apartments
    STUDIO
    $2,287+
    1 BED
    $2,784+
    2 BEDS
    $3,224+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,261 - $4,043
    Required Monthly Fees$26
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,287 - $4,069

    The Colonnade Apartments

    201 S 4th St, San Jose, CA 95112
    (669) 230-1868
  23. Building Photo - 566 N 2nd St
    2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,400
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,400
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,400

    566 N 2nd St

    566 N 2nd St, San Jose, CA 95112
  26. Building Photo - 263 E Hedding St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,500
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,500
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,500

    263 E Hedding St

    263 E Hedding St, San Jose, CA 95112
    (650) 360-1391
  33. Building Photo - 751 N 16th St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,700
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,700
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,700

    751 N 16th St Unit Front

    751 N 16th St, San Jose, CA 95112
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  36. Building Photo - Marquis
    STUDIO
    $2,769+
    1 BED
    $3,397+
    2 BEDS
    $3,819+

    Marquis

    817 N 10th St, San Jose, CA 95112
  37. Building Photo - The Julian
    $450 Off
    Price Drop. $450 Off
    STUDIO
    $2,823+
    1 BED
    $3,526+
    2 BEDS
    $3,572+

    The Julian

    171 W Julian St, San Jose, CA 95110
    (669) 291-1765
  40. Building Photo - One South Market
    Good Value
    1 BED
    $2,971+
    2 BEDS
    $3,913+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,964 - $3,906
    Required Monthly Fees$7
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,971 - $3,913

    One South Market

    1 S Market St, San Jose, CA 95113
    (669) 232-8410
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When looking for cheap apartments in Downtown San Jose, Apartment Finder is your deal-hunting partner. Whether you’re looking for a studio, a one-bedroom, or a two-bedroom apartment, you want the best place at the right price. We have a great selection of budget-friendly apartments for rent, and we’ll show you which apartments offer the best value when compared to other apartments in Downtown San Jose.

Finding a rental that fits your budget without compromising on quality can seem like a challenge, but Apartment Finder makes it easy to discover cheap apartments with all the features you want. To find an apartment you can afford, try looking in less popular neighborhoods outside of the city center. Timing is everything when searching for rentals that are affordable, so look at different times of the day, different days of the week and (if you can wait) certain months like December through March. When you find an apartment with a great price, don’t hesitate! Cheap apartments tend to go very quickly.

Affordability doens't have to equal sacrifice. While it’s important to be flexible, you might not have to give up as much as you think. You can find a cheap apartment for rent, complete with must-have amenities such as paid utilities and an in-unit washer and dryer. Click on any of these properties to see photos and floor plans, read reviews, check out the rent calculator, and learn more about the neighborhood with information on nearby parks, shopping malls, and transit stops. With 85 cheap apartments available in Downtown San Jose, Apartment Finder is the place to find your next rental.

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