Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Northside Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,200 (17 Rentals)

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Miraido Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Miraido Village

520-566 N 6th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Tao Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tao Apartments

544 N 4th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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95 N 8th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

95 N 8th St

95 N 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112

East Northside, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Northside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Northside area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at The Kelsey Ayer Station priced from $1,566. 232 N 8th St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,750. Here are the most affordable East Northside apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Kelsey Ayer Station50% AMI StudioStudio,1BA$1,566
232 N 8th St1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,750
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,759
Japantown Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,015
Westwood Properties55 S 6th St.1BR,1BA$2,275

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Northside, CA

As of April 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Northside area is the $3.11 price per square foot Regent Model at The Esplanade in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,649. The second greatest value East Northside 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 Northside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The EsplanadeRegent3BR,3BA$3.11
Westwood Properties55 S 6th St.1BR,1BA$2.84
Pavona ApartmentsPrato1BR,1BA$3.83
MarquisB31BR,1BA$3.91
Sparta505 - Student HousingPlan F2BR,2BA$2.79
Palm Court Apartments2X12BR,1BA$4.00
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.64
Sofi Berryessa1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$4.24
Japantown Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.28
232 N 8th St1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.50

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Northside, San Jose, CA

Ranked #161

Among neighborhoods in San Jose, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the East Northside Neighborhood in San Jose, CA

Walk Score®

75 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

89 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

51 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Northside Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in East Northside?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Northside is under $2,646.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Northside?

The cheapest apartment in East Northside is 232 N 8th St which is listed at $1,750, while the average apartment in East Northside costs $4,255.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Northside?

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 9 regular apartments in East Northside that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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