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  4. Building Photo - 685 Locust St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,150
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,150
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,150

    685 Locust St

    685 Locust St, San Jose, CA 95110
  7. Building Photo - 164 S 10th St
    1 BED, 4.5 BATHS
    $1,240
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,240
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,240

    164 S 10th St

    164 S 10th St, San Jose, CA 95112
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  8. Building Photo - 468 S 6th St
    1 BED, 1.5 BATHS
    $1,300
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,300 - $1,600
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,300 - $1,600

    468 S 6th St Unit 7

    468 S 6th St, San Jose, CA 95112
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  21. Building Photo - The Colonnade Apartments
    1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    STUDIO
    $2,034+
    1 BED
    $2,612+
    2 BEDS
    $3,066+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,008 - $4,041
    Required Monthly Fees$26
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,034 - $4,067

    The Colonnade Apartments

    201 S 4th St, San Jose, CA 95112
    (669) 230-1868
  23. Building Photo - 144 S 3rd St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,050
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,050
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,050

    144 S 3rd St Unit 411

    144 S 3rd St, San Jose, CA 95112
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  25. Building Photo - 240 Gifford Ave
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,100
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,100
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,100

    240 Gifford Ave Unit .

    240 Gifford Ave, San Jose, CA 95110
  31. Building Photo - 88 E San Fernando St
    STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $2,400
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,400
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,400

    88 E San Fernando St Unit 806

    88 E San Fernando St, San Jose, CA 95113
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  35. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,510
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,510
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,510

    263 E Hedding St

    263 E Hedding St, San Jose, CA 95112
    (650) 360-1391
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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 131 cheap apartments available in Downtown San Jose, Apartment Finder is the place to find your next rental.

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