
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northside Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $900 (31 Rentals)
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27 North - Student Housing Apartments

The Kelsey Ayer Station

Vintage Tower

232 N 8th St

Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments

12 S Almaden Ave

The Ruckers Mansion

1040-1058 N. 4th St, San Jose

The Colonnade Apartments

Metropolitan Court Apartments

323 E Saint James St, Unit A
Northside, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Northside?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Northside Studio Apartments | $2,955 | $1,566 | $5,580 |
Northside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,404 | $945 | $9,174 |
Northside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,985 | $990 | $10,000+ |
Northside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,396 | $1,040 | $10,000+ |
Northside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,671 | $1,050 | $5,693 |
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Cheapest Available Northside Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northside 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 Northside 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 |
Vintage Tower | VT1B1BB | 1BR,1BA | $1,721 |
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,759 |
The Ruckers Mansion | APT#1 | Studio,1BA | $1,900 |
Parkside Terrace | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,033 |
The Colonnade Apartments | Medium Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,045 |
Westwood Properties | 59 S 5th St. | 1BR,1BA | $2,075 |
Metropolitan Court Apartments | 1st floor | 1BR,1BA | $2,150 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northside, CA
As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Northside area is the $3.10 price per square foot B1 Two Bedroom Model at Vespaio in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,520. The second greatest value Northside apartment is the Plan A3 Model at 360 Residences starting at $3,119 with a $3.32 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northside apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Vespaio | B1 Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $3.10 |
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 |
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 |
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.64 |
Vintage Tower | VT1B1BB | 1BR,1BA | $2.86 |
Parkside Terrace | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.46 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the Northside Neighborhood in San Jose, CA
Walk Score®
89 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
93 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
68 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northside Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Northside?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Northside is under $2,150.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northside?
The cheapest apartment in Northside is Vintage Tower which is listed at $1,721, while the average apartment in Northside costs $3,599.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in 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 4,925 regular apartments in Northside 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 Northside?
Cheap apartments in Northside have an average cost of $816 which is $2,783 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northside.
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