
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North San Jose Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,200 (66 Rentals)
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1040-1058 N. 4th St, San Jose

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Lawrence Road Apartments

Bali Hai Garden Apartments

Wildwood Manor Apartments

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North San Jose, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North San Jose?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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North San Jose Studio Apartments | $3,165 | $1,235 | $10,000+ |
North San Jose 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,597 | $1,315 | $10,000+ |
North San Jose 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,615 | $1,551 | $10,000+ |
North San Jose 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,644 | $2,433 | $10,000+ |
North San Jose 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,239 | $4,900 | $5,817 |
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There are currently 66 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the North San Jose Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Parkside Studios | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,235 |
Borregas Court Apartments | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
1055 Vermont | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
Sands Studio Apartments | 0x1 | Studio,1BA | $1,725 |
1040-1058 N. 4th St, San Jose | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,835 |
Orchard Gardens | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,927 |
The Bungalows at Ahwanee | 1 Bedroom without Patio | 1BR,1BA | $1,988 |
Tamarack Gardens | 1B/ 1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
Bali Hai Garden Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,045 |
PKSL | Studio | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Domain Apartments | 3x2 Townhome | 3BR,2BA | $3.15 |
Reed Square | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $3.24 |
Encinal Place | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.89 |
Central Park | Serra | 2BR,2BA | $3.18 |
446 Gross St, Unit 1 | 446 Gross St | 2BR,1BA | $2.75 |
364-366 W Olive Ave | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.15 |
Lake Terrace Apartments | Plan B | 1BR,1BA | $2.87 |
1800 Civic Center | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.01 |
One Ten Remington Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.21 |
1066 Sherwood Ave, Unit 2 | 1066 Sherwood Ave | 1BR,1BA | $3.17 |
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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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