Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Campus Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $600 (29 Rentals)

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property at 737 S 11th St

$1,100 - $1,195

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737 S 11th St

San JoseCA95112

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Willow Pointe
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Willow Pointe

1010 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Jeanne D ARC Manor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Jeanne D ARC Manor

85 S 5th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Brookwood Terrace
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Brookwood Terrace

1346 E San Antonio StSan Jose, CA 95116
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650 S 8th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

650 S 8th St

650 S 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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215 Oak St
1 Bedroom Apartments

215 Oak St

215 Oak StSan Jose, CA 95110

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Bella Castello
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bella Castello

570 Keyes StSan Jose, CA 95112
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39-0008
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

39-0008

74 S 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Metro Gardens
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Metro Gardens

420 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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515 E WiLL
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

515 E WiLL

515 E William StSan Jose, CA 95112
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603 S 1st St
Studio Apartments

603 S 1st St

603 S 1st StSan Jose, CA 95113
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Metro Gardens
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Metro Gardens

420 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Reed Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Reed Apartments

283 E Reed StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Metro Station
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Metro Station

439 S 4th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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670-686 S. 8th
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

670-686 S. 8th

670-686 S 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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East Campus, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Campus Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Campus area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 164 S 10th St priced from $1,240. The Franciscan has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,450. Here are the most affordable East Campus apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
164 S 10th St164 S 10th St1BR,1BA$1,240
The FranciscanRoom 8Studio,1BA$1,450
39-00080BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,650
515 E WiLL71BR,1BA$1,680
232 N 8th St1 Bed 1 Bath Corner1BR,1BA$1,895
The Colonnade ApartmentsMedium StudioStudio,1BA$2,239
The Fay San JoseStudio B (faSTBM)Studio,1BA$2,440
Westwood Properties55 S 6th1BR,1BA$2,500
One South MarketJunior One Bed A21BR,1BA$2,525

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Campus, CA

As of December 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Campus area is the $2.25 price per square foot 455 Washington St Model at 455 Washington St, Unit A in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,599. The second greatest value East Campus apartment is the 2 bedroom Model at 428 S 11th St starting at $2,595 with a $2.88 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Campus apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
455 Washington St, Unit A455 Washington St3BR,1.5BA$2.25
428 S 11th St2 bedroom2BR,1BA$2.88
Westwood Properties55 S 6th1BR,1BA$3.13
182 N 11th St182 N 11th St1BR,1BA$2.49
Neo on First1 BR 1 BA - Unfurnished1BR,1BA$3.37
101 San FernandoPlan A2 - 1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.25
Foundry CommonsB2.1 (1x1)1BR,1BA$3.61
515 E WiLL71BR,1BA$2.49
232 N 8th St1 Bed 1 Bath Corner1BR,1BA$3.45
39-00080BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$3.00

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Campus, San Jose, CA

Ranked #198

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is proud to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, 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 outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Campus Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in East Campus?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Campus is under $2,525.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Campus?

The cheapest apartment in East Campus is 164 S 10th St which is listed at $1,240, while the average apartment in East Campus costs $4,149.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East 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 12 regular apartments in East Campus that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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