Apartments for Rent in San Jose Under $3,500
As of July 19, 2026, Rentomatics tracks 136 apartments for rent in San Jose under $3,500/month, starting at $900/month. Listings are aggregated from Craigslist, Zumper, and other Bay Area sources and refreshed continuously.
San Jose is the Bay's largest city — Santana Row shopping, a downtown with high-rises, the Shark Tank arena, and sprawl in every direction. Served by VTA light rail, Caltrain, and BART's Berryessa/North San Jose station. Rents range widely; downtown 1BRs typically $2,600-$3,100.
136 listings available — updated July 19, 2026, refreshed continuously
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Frequently asked
How many apartments are available in San Jose right now?
As of July 19, 2026, Rentomatics tracks 136 apartments for rent in San Jose under $3,500/month. Listings refresh continuously from Craigslist, Zumper, and other Bay Area sources.
What is the rent for a typical apartment in San Jose?
Among current Rentomatics listings, apartments in San Jose start at $900/month, with an average of $2,703 and a median of $2,723/month. Prices reflect 136 active listings updated July 19, 2026.
How often are Rentomatics listings updated?
Rentomatics continuously refreshes listings from Craigslist, Zumper, and other Bay Area rental sources. Stale listings are removed within 5 days of last sighting.
Does Rentomatics show broker fees?
Yes. Every Rentomatics listing displays whether a broker fee applies, and users can filter to show only no-fee apartments.
What is San Jose like?
San Jose is the Bay's largest city — Santana Row shopping, a downtown with high-rises, the Shark Tank arena, and sprawl in every direction. Served by VTA light rail, Caltrain, and BART's Berryessa/North San Jose station. Rents range widely; downtown 1BRs typically $2,600-$3,100.