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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Campus Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $600 (24 Rentals)
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27 North - Student Housing Apartments
27 N 6th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Virginia Street Studios
255 E Virginia StSan Jose, CA 95112
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from $1,721Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Vintage Tower
235 E Santa Clara StSan Jose, CA 95113
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232 N 8th St
232 N 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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from $1,900Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Ruckers Mansion
418 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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from $2,045Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Colonnade Apartments
201 S 4th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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East Campus, San Jose, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Campus?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Campus Studio Apartments | $2,792 | $1,595 | $4,566 |
| East Campus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,705 | $945 | $9,174 |
| East Campus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,457 | $990 | $10,000+ |
| East Campus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,749 | $1,040 | $6,168 |
| East Campus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,671 | $1,050 | $5,693 |
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Cheapest Available East Campus Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Campus area of San Jose, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at 27 North - Student Housing Apartments priced from $990. Virginia Street Studios has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,595. Here are the most affordable East Campus apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 North - Student Housing Apartments | 2B Shared Attached - Spring 2025 (SJSU) | 2BR,2BA | $990 |
| Virginia Street Studios | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| Vintage Tower | VT1B1BB | 1BR,1BA | $1,721 |
| The Ruckers Mansion | APT#1 | Studio,1BA | $1,900 |
| The Colonnade Apartments | Medium Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,045 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Campus, CA
As of March 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Campus area is the $3.32 price per square foot Plan A3 Model at 360 Residences in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,119. The second greatest value East Campus apartment is the 55 S 6th St. Model at Westwood Properties starting at $2,275 with a $2.84 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Campus apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 360 Residences | Plan A3 | 1BR,1BA | $3.32 |
| Westwood Properties | 55 S 6th St. | 1BR,1BA | $2.84 |
| 323 E Saint James St, Unit A | 323 E Saint James St | 1BR,1BA | $2.87 |
| Foundry Commons | B2.1 (1x1) | 1BR,1BA | $3.80 |
| Sparta505 - Student Housing | Plan F | 2BR,2BA | $2.79 |
| The James | A01 | 1BR,1BA | $4.19 |
| Vintage Tower | VT1B1BB | 1BR,1BA | $2.86 |
| 101 San Fernando | Plan AA3 - Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.12 |
| The Ruckers Mansion | APT#1 | Studio ,1BA | $3.75 |
| Virginia Street Studios | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.73 |
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Getting Around the East Campus Neighborhood in San Jose, CA
Walk Score®
86 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
97 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
61 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Campus Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East Campus?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Campus is under $2,418.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Campus?
The cheapest apartment in East Campus is Vintage Tower which is listed at $1,721, while the average apartment in East Campus costs $3,792.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Campus?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 4,738 regular apartments in East Campus that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in East Campus?
Cheap apartments in East Campus have an average cost of $756 which is $3,036 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Campus.
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