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

925 N Bayshore Rd W

The Kelsey Ayer Station

Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments

452 N 5th St
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East Northside, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Northside?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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East Northside Studio Apartments | $3,467 | $1,420 | $5,817 |
East Northside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,015 | $1,750 | $8,835 |
East Northside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,917 | $2,000 | $10,000+ |
East Northside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,874 | $3,299 | $10,000+ |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Kelsey Ayer Station | 50% AMI Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,566 |
232 N 8th St | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,759 |
Japantown Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,015 |
Westwood Properties | 55 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Esplanade | Regent | 3BR,3BA | $3.11 |
Westwood Properties | 55 S 6th St. | 1BR,1BA | $2.84 |
Pavona Apartments | Prato | 1BR,1BA | $3.83 |
Marquis | B3 | 1BR,1BA | $3.91 |
Sparta505 - Student Housing | Plan F | 2BR,2BA | $2.79 |
Palm Court Apartments | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $4.00 |
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.64 |
Sofi Berryessa | 1 Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $4.24 |
Japantown Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.28 |
232 N 8th St | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.50 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Northside, San Jose, CA
Ranked #161
Among neighborhoods in San Jose, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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
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- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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