Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North San Jose Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,200 (66 Rentals)

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1055 Vermont
Studio Apartments

1055 Vermont

1055 Vermont StSan Jose, CA 95126

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Carriage House
Studio Apartments

Carriage House

1655 Pomeroy AveSanta Clara, CA 95051
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3700 Peacock Ct
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3700 Peacock Ct

3700 Peacock CtSanta Clara, CA 95051
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Fernmar Studios
Studio Apartments

Fernmar Studios

645-701 San Juan DrSunnyvale, CA 94085
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Monroe Commons
1 Bedroom Apartments

Monroe Commons

2330 Monroe StSanta Clara, CA 95050
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Iris Park Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Iris Park Apartments

611 Iris AveSunnyvale, CA 94086
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Oakbrook Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oakbrook Apartments

3650 Buckley StSanta Clara, CA 95051
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Amber Circle
1 Bedroom Apartments

Amber Circle

715 E El Camino RealSunnyvale, CA 94087
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Plaza Studios
Studio Apartments

Plaza Studios

181 W Weddell DrSunnyvale, CA 94089
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993 Mangrove Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

993 Mangrove Ave

993 Mangrove AveSunnyvale, CA 94086
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280 W California Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

280 W California Ave

280 W California AveSunnyvale, CA 94086
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North San Jose, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available North San Jose Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the North San Jose area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Parkside Studios priced from $1,235. Borregas Court Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,450. Here are the most affordable North San Jose apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parkside StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$1,235
Borregas Court ApartmentsStudio AStudio,1BA$1,450
1055 VermontStudioStudio,1BA$1,695
Sands Studio Apartments0x1Studio,1BA$1,725
1040-1058 N. 4th St, San JoseStudioStudio,1BA$1,835
Orchard Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,927
The Bungalows at Ahwanee1 Bedroom without Patio1BR,1BA$1,988
Tamarack Gardens1B/ 1B1BR,1BA$1,995
Bali Hai Garden ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,045
PKSLStudioStudio,1BA$2,060

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North San Jose, CA

As of May 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the North San Jose area is the $3.15 price per square foot 3x2 Townhome Model at Domain Apartments in the in the North San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,532. The second greatest value North San Jose apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Reed Square starting at $3,881 with a $3.24 price per square foot in the North San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North San Jose apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Domain Apartments3x2 Townhome3BR,2BA$3.15
Reed Square2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$3.24
Encinal Place2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.89
Central ParkSerra2BR,2BA$3.18
446 Gross St, Unit 1446 Gross St2BR,1BA$2.75
364-366 W Olive Ave2x12BR,1BA$3.15
Lake Terrace ApartmentsPlan B1BR,1BA$2.87
1800 Civic Center1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.01
One Ten Remington Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.21
1066 Sherwood Ave, Unit 21066 Sherwood Ave1BR,1BA$3.17

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North San Jose, San Jose, CA

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across California, including San Jose. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North San Jose Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in North San Jose?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North San Jose is under $2,060.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in North San Jose?

The cheapest apartment in North San Jose is Orchard Gardens which is listed at $1,927, while the average apartment in North San Jose costs $5,542.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in North San Jose?

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 18 regular apartments in North San Jose 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 San Jose?

Cheap apartments in North San Jose have an average cost of $122 which is $5,420 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North San Jose.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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