Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Campus Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $600 (23 Rentals)
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67 S 8th St

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611 S 8th St
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Vintage Tower

232 N 8th St

Westwood Properties

440 S 10th St

The Ruckers Mansion
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East Campus, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Campus?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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East Campus Studio Apartments | $3,125 | $1,745 | $4,779 |
East Campus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,442 | $1,200 | $6,905 |
East Campus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,395 | $2,395 | $10,000+ |
East Campus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,300 | $5,300 | $5,300 |
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There are currently 23 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the East Campus Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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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 Vintage Tower priced from $1,721. Westwood Properties has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,800. Here are the most affordable East Campus apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Vintage Tower | VT1B1BB | 1BR,1BA | $1,721 |
Westwood Properties | 55 S 6th | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
The Ruckers Mansion | APT#1 | Studio,1BA | $1,900 |
The Colonnade Apartments | Medium Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,319 |
The Julian | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,526 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Campus, CA
As of June 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Campus area is the $2.83 price per square foot Plan Penthouse G1 Model at 360 Residences in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $8,027. The second greatest value East Campus apartment is the 133 E Reed St Model at 133 E Reed St, Unit 133 starting at $5,300 with a $3.12 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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360 Residences | Plan Penthouse G1 | 3BR,3.5BA | $2.83 |
133 E Reed St, Unit 133 | 133 E Reed St | 4BR,2BA | $3.12 |
The Ryden | B1A | 2BR,2BA | $3.66 |
1298 Shortridge Ave, Unit B | 1298 Shortridge Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.80 |
Foundry Commons | C1 (2x2) | 2BR,2BA | $3.16 |
101 San Fernando | Plan A2 - 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.27 |
The Pierce | Plan E | 1BR,1BA | $3.84 |
862 Jeanne Ave, Unit 2 | 862 Jeanne Ave | 2BR,1BA | $3.20 |
Sparta505 - Student Housing | Plan F | 2BR,2BA | $2.79 |
The Ruckers Mansion | APT#1 | Studio ,1BA | $3.75 |
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Getting Around the East Campus Neighborhood in San Jose, CA
Walk Score®
86 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
97 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
61 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Campus Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Campus?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Campus is at Westwood Properties listed at $1,800.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Campus Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Campus Apartment is $1,721 at Vintage Tower.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Campus Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Campus is starting from $3,098 at Foundry Commons.
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