Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Campus Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $900 (30 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the North Campus area of San Jose.

The Kelsey Ayer Station

145-149 N 6th St

Vintage Tower

232 N 8th St

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The Ruckers Mansion
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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 | $3,278 | $1,566 | $5,817 |
North Campus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,652 | $1,200 | $8,962 |
North Campus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,437 | $2,000 | $10,000+ |
North Campus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,540 | $3,346 | $10,000+ |
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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 Studio unit found at The Kelsey Ayer Station priced from $1,566. Vintage Tower has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,721. 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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The Kelsey Ayer Station | 50% AMI Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,566 |
Vintage Tower | VT1B1BB | 1BR,1BA | $1,721 |
Westwood Properties | 59 S 5th St. | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
The Ruckers Mansion | APT#1 | Studio,1BA | $1,900 |
Japantown Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,015 |
101 San Fernando | Plan AA3 - Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,164 |
Modera San Pedro Square | A01 | 1BR,1BA | $2,400 |
The Colonnade Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,441 |
The James | S01 | Studio,1BA | $2,493 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Campus, CA
As of May 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Campus area is the $3.05 price per square foot 163 Gifford Ave Model at 163 Gifford Ave, Unit B in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,700. The second greatest value North Campus apartment is the Regent Model at The Esplanade starting at $4,639 with a $3.10 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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163 Gifford Ave, Unit B | 163 Gifford Ave | 5BR,1.5BA | $3.05 |
The Esplanade | Regent | 3BR,3BA | $3.10 |
175 W Saint James St | 2/2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.75 |
Villa Torino | The Capri | 2BR,2BA | $3.16 |
Foundry Commons | C1 (2x2) | 2BR,2BA | $3.62 |
360 Residences | Plan A4 | 1BR,1BA | $3.53 |
The Colonnade Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.49 |
Sparta505 - Student Housing | Plan F | 2BR,2BA | $2.79 |
Japantown Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.28 |
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 $2,493.
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 $4,700.
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 10 regular apartments in North Campus that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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