
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Campus Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $900 (29 Rentals)
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27 North - Student Housing Apartments

The Kelsey Ayer Station

Virginia Street Studios

Vintage Tower

134 S 12th St, Unit Garden Cottage Furnished

232 N 8th St

12 S Almaden Ave

The Ruckers Mansion

The Colonnade Apartments
North Campus, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North Campus?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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North Campus Studio Apartments | $2,971 | $1,566 | $5,580 |
North Campus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,640 | $945 | $9,174 |
North Campus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,349 | $990 | $10,000+ |
North Campus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,354 | $1,040 | $10,000+ |
North Campus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,671 | $1,050 | $5,693 |
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Cheapest Available North Campus Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Campus area of San Jose, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at 27 North - Student Housing Apartments priced from $990. The Kelsey Ayer Station has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,566. Here are the most affordable North Campus apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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27 North - Student Housing Apartments | 2B Shared Attached - Spring 2025 (SJSU) | 2BR,2BA | $990 |
The Kelsey Ayer Station | 50% AMI Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,566 |
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 | $2,049 |
Westwood Properties | 59 S 5th St. | 1BR,1BA | $2,075 |
Metropolitan Court Apartments | 1st floor | 1BR,1BA | $2,150 |
101 San Fernando | Plan AA3 - Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,334 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Campus, CA
As of March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the North 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 North Campus apartment is the The Amalfi BMR Model at Villa Torino starting at $2,487 with a $2.94 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Campus apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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360 Residences | Plan A3 | 1BR,1BA | $3.32 |
Villa Torino | The Amalfi BMR | 1BR,1BA | $2.94 |
Westwood Properties | 55 S 6th St. | 1BR,1BA | $2.84 |
The Esplanade | Historic Flats/Lofts B | 1BR,1BA | $3.46 |
Mio | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $3.52 |
323 E Saint James St, Unit A | 323 E Saint James St | 1BR,1BA | $2.87 |
Metropolitan Court Apartments | 1st floor | 1BR,1BA | $3.07 |
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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Campus Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in North Campus?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North Campus is under $2,334.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Campus?
The cheapest apartment in North Campus is Vintage Tower which is listed at $1,721, while the average apartment in North Campus costs $3,769.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in North 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 87 regular apartments in North 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 North Campus?
Cheap apartments in North Campus have an average cost of $660 which is $3,109 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Campus.
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