455 E St John St
San JoseCA95112
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Campus Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $600 (25 Rentals)
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27 North - Student Housing Apartments
27 N 6th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Vintage Tower
235 E Santa Clara StSan Jose, CA 95113
382 S 10th St
San JoseCA95112
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232 N 8th St
232 N 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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The Ruckers Mansion
418 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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The Colonnade Apartments
201 S 4th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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160 E Reed St
San JoseCA95112
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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 | $3,019 | $1,900 | $4,499 |
| East Campus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,751 | $945 | $9,661 |
| East Campus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,428 | $990 | $10,000+ |
| East Campus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,724 | $1,040 | $5,747 |
| 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. Vintage Tower has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,605. 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 |
| Vintage Tower | VT1B1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,605 |
| The Ruckers Mansion | APT#1 | Studio,1BA | $1,900 |
| The Colonnade Apartments | Medium Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,034 |
| Westwood Properties | 59 S 5th St. | 1BR,1BA | $2,075 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Campus, CA
As of April 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Campus area is the $3.94 price per square foot Penthouse 1 Model at One South Market in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $7,300. The second greatest value East Campus apartment is the C2.1 (2x2) Model at Foundry Commons starting at $3,399 with a $3.37 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| One South Market | Penthouse 1 | 2BR,2BA | $3.94 |
| Foundry Commons | C2.1 (2x2) | 2BR,2BA | $3.37 |
| 360 Residences | Plan A2 | 1BR,1BA | $3.74 |
| Westwood Properties | 55 S 6th St. | 1BR,1BA | $2.84 |
| The Pierce | Plan E | 1BR,1BA | $3.61 |
| 323 E Saint James St, Unit A | 323 E Saint James St | 1BR,1BA | $2.87 |
| Sparta505 - Student Housing | Plan F | 2BR,2BA | $2.79 |
| 151 S 13th St. | Two Bedroom, One bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.53 |
| Vintage Tower | VT1B1BB | 1BR,1BA | $2.86 |
| The Ruckers Mansion | APT#1 | Studio ,1BA | $3.75 |
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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 $2,478.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Campus?
The cheapest apartment in East Campus is Vintage Tower which is listed at $1,605, while the average apartment in East Campus costs $3,813.
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 78 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 $982 which is $2,831 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Campus.
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