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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Campus Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $600 (26 Rentals)
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27 North - Student Housing Apartments
27 N 6th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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from $1,566Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Kelsey Ayer Station
457 N 1st StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Virginia Street Studios
255 E Virginia StSan Jose, CA 95112
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from $1,721Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Vintage Tower
235 E Santa Clara StSan Jose, CA 95113
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232 N 8th St
232 N 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
12 S Almaden Ave
San JoseCA95113
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357 Willow Street
357 Willow StSan Jose, CA 95110
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The Ruckers Mansion
418 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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South Campus, San Jose, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Campus?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Campus Studio Apartments | $2,801 | $1,566 | $4,566 |
| South Campus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,589 | $945 | $9,174 |
| South Campus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,373 | $990 | $10,000+ |
| South Campus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,841 | $1,040 | $6,094 |
| South Campus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,509 | $1,050 | $1,650 |
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Cheapest Available South Campus Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the South 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 South Campus apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | $2,045 |
| Westwood Properties | 59 S 5th St. | 1BR,1BA | $2,075 |
| Metropolitan Court Apartments | 1st floor | 1BR,1BA | $2,150 |
| The Taft | A | Studio,1BA | $2,295 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Campus, CA
As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Campus area is the $3.57 price per square foot b13 Model at Centerra in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,814. The second greatest value South Campus 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 South Campus apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Centerra | b13 | 1BR,1BA | $3.57 |
| 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 |
| 151 S 13th St. | Two Bedroom, One bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.53 |
| Vintage Tower | VT1B1BB | 1BR,1BA | $2.86 |
| Virginia Street Studios | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.73 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
Our team is proud to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States including South Campus, San Jose, and the greater San Jose area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
Getting Around the South Campus Neighborhood in San Jose, CA
Walk Score®
92 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
96 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
67 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Campus Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Campus?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Campus is under $2,295.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Campus?
The cheapest apartment in South Campus is Vintage Tower which is listed at $1,721, while the average apartment in South Campus costs $3,784.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South 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 4,855 regular apartments in South 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 South Campus?
Cheap apartments in South Campus have an average cost of $731 which is $3,053 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Campus.
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