A lively area with bars, restaurants, and weekend activity. Ideal if you want a social scene steps from your apartment. Best for: Social students, upperclassmen, Greek life members. Typical rent: $2,600–$4,450/mo.

Distance varies by block — tour from Midtown to your campus buildings before signing.

Expect $2,600–$4,450/mo in Midtown. Studio: $2,200/mo; 1 bedroom: $2,700/mo; 2 bedroom: $3,750/mo; Area range: $2,600–$4,450/mo.

Midtown scores 85/100 on our student-housing safety model. Treat safety like a student-life decision, not just rent: tour at night, confirm lighting and access control, and compare blocks instead of entire ZIP codes. Areas listed on this h…

Midtown is a short transit or bike ride to Paul Mitchell the School-San Jose. Transit convenience near San Jose, CA scores about 76/100 in our model. Undergrads often bike for short trips; graduate students more often mix transit + parking depending on program location.

About 72% of residents near Midtown rent rather than own. Roughly 73% undergrad vs 27% graduate renters — Social students, upperclassmen, Greek life members.

Peak demand hits before fall term and again in early summer. For Paul Mitchell the School-San Jose, starting 90 days early improves unit quality and roommate choice.

Inventory in Midtown is limited right now. Browse the Paul Mitchell the School-San Jose housing hub or set alerts while new listings are added.