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Apartments Under $1,200 in San Jose, CA

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$875
375 East Saint James Street, Unit Upstairs
San Jose, CA
5 BR | Available Now
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Dishwasher
Horace Mann
5
$1,050
2308 Walnut Grove Ave
San Jose, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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Cory
1
$500
123 Bell St
San Jose, AL
2 BR | Ask for Availability
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Cambrian Council District
16
$1,078
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ROOM
27 North
Deal
27 N 6Th Street San Jose, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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Furnished
Dog Friendly
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Luxury
In Unit Laundry
9
$ Ask - 2,708
The Enclave
4343 Renaissance Drive San Jose, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Luxury
Section 8
Air Conditioning
7
$ Ask - 4,109
Sofi Riverview Park
251 Brandon Street San Jose, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Air Conditioning
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$1,000
407 Raymond Ave
San Jose, CA
2 BR | Ask for Availability
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many apartments under $1,200 are available in San Jose, CA on Rentable.co?

There are 7 apartments under $1,200 in San Jose currently available for rent on Rentable.co.

How many studio apartments under $1,200 are available in San Jose?

Rentable.co has 126 studio apartments under $1,200 available for rent in San Jose.

How many one-bedroom apartments under $1,200 are available in San Jose?

Rentable.co has 346 one-bedroom apartments under $1,200 available for rent in San Jose.

How many two-bedroom apartments under $1,200 are available in San Jose?

Rentable.co has 367 two-bedroom apartments under $1,200 available for rent in San Jose.

Can I afford a apartment under $1,200 in San Jose, CA?

To comfortably afford a apartment under $1,200 in San Jose based on average rent prices, a household would need an annual income of $37,000.

Which neighborhoods have the most apartments under $1,200 for rent in San Jose, CA?

  1. Cambrian Council District
  2. Horace Mann
  3. Downtown Saratoga
  4. Hensley
  5. Little Portugal North

Apartments Under $1,200 in San Jose, CA: May Rental Information

Welcome to the May 2026 San Jose Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the May 2026 key findings and figures for the San Jose rental landscape.

Our experts analyze the inventory trends for apartments under $1,200 — overall market rent-distribution, availability by bedroom count, and month-over-month comparisons — in San Jose and surrounding areas. This summary also provides insight into available features and amenities, as well as location options for apartments under $1,200 in San Jose. Whether you're a student, young professional, or small family, Rentable's comprehensive report will help you find the perfect rental within your budget.
0 10 20 30 40 <$1,900 $1,960 $2,080 $2,200 $2,320 $2,440 $2,560 $2,680 $2,800 $2,920 $3,040 $3,160 $3,280 >$3,400

Available Apartments Under $1,200: San Jose vs. Surrounding Areas

San Jose, CA
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In May 2026, there are a number of affordable apartments in the San Jose, CA metro area, including the city of San Jose itself. The chart above displays the number of available apartments under $1,200 in San Jose, CA and the surrounding cities such as Menlo Park, Milpitas, Monte Sereno, Morgan Hill, Mountain View, Atherton, Newark, Palo Alto, Campbell, Pleasanton, Portola Valley, Redwood City, Cupertino, East Palo Alto, Santa Clara, Saratoga, Fremont, Sunnyvale, Woodside, Livermore, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Los Gatos, Fortaleza, Sunol, and Stanford. This data provides prospective renters with an overview of the rental market in the area and can help them identify the cities with the most options within their budget. In total, there are 26 available apartments under $1,200 in the San Jose, CA metro area.

Apartments Under $1,200 Now vs. Last Month: San Jose and Surrounding Areas

City Apartments Under $1,200 in May M/M % Change
San Jose, CA 12 +0.93%
Fremont, CA 2 +0.73%
Campbell, CA 2 +1.0%
Livermore, CA 2 +0.9%
Santa Clara, CA 1 +1.12%
Cupertino, CA 1 +1.12%
East Palo Alto, CA 1 +1.0%
Redwood City, CA 1 +0.67%
Sunnyvale, CA 1 +1.4%
Milpitas, CA 0 +1.0%

Looking for Apartments Under $1,200 in San Jose?

Available apartments under $1,200 222
Top amenities Fitness Center, Dishwasher, In Unit Laundry, Refrigerator, Range / Oven
Deals 1
Pet friendly 2
Utilities included 1
Furnished 1
1 Bedroom 4
2 Bedroom 4
3 Bedroom 2

Where are San Jose Apartments Under $1,200?

Top Neighborhoods Cambrian council district, Horace mann, Downtown saratoga, Hensley, Little portugal north
Cambrian Council District 3
Horace Mann 2
Downtown Saratoga 1
Hensley 1
Little Portugal North 1
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