
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Campus Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $600 (34 Rentals)
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362 N 7th St

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164 S 10th St

28 S 13th St

499 S 5th St

Hawthorn Senior Apartments

232 N 8th St

99 S 14th St, Unit 02
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420 S Third St, Unit 23

Westwood Properties

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The Colonnade Apartments

Willow Pointe

Jeanne D ARC Manor

Brookwood Terrace

650 S 8th St

215 Oak St
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Metro Gardens

515 E WiLL

603 S 1st St

Fourth St. Apartments

39-0008

Metro Gardens

Reed Apartments
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742 S. 9th St. Apartments

Ashworth Apartments

Metro Station

The Ruckers Mansion

Fourth Street Apartments

670-686 S. 8th

625 S 11th St
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Renzel Apartments

265-271 N 6th St
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Campus Studio Apartments | $2,791 | $1,400 | $3,632 |
| East Campus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,384 | $1,240 | $8,776 |
| East Campus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,274 | $995 | $8,561 |
| East Campus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,386 | $1,720 | $5,053 |
| East Campus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,620 | $1,585 | $1,655 |
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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 2 Beds unit found at 27 North - Student Housing Apartments priced from $995. 164 S 10th St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,240. Here are the most affordable East Campus apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 North - Student Housing Apartments | 2B Shared Attached - Fall 2026 (Other) | 2BR,2BA | $995 |
| 164 S 10th St | 164 S 10th St | 1BR,4BA | $1,240 |
| The Franciscan | Room 14 | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR,1BA | $1,680 |
| Hawthorn Senior Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,709 |
| 39-0008 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
| 79 N 10th St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,825 |
| 232 N 8th St | 1 Bed 1 Bath Corner | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| Westwood Properties | 55 S 6th | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
| 702 Vine St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2,300 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Campus, CA
As of July 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Campus area is the $4.13 price per square foot B7 Model at The Ryden in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,361. The second greatest value East Campus apartment is the 2D Private Attached - Fall 2026 (SJSU) Model at 27 North - Student Housing Apartments starting at $1,850 with a $2.19 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ryden | B7 | 2BR,2BA | $4.13 |
| 27 North - Student Housing Apartments | 2D Private Attached - Fall 2026 (SJSU) | 2BR,2BA | $2.19 |
| 360 Residences | Plan 1A | 1BR,1BA | $4.12 |
| 702 Vine St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2.95 |
| Market Gateway Apartments | Matisse | 1BR,1BA | $3.77 |
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| Vintage Tower | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $4.17 |
| 39-0008 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $3.18 |
| 232 N 8th St | 1 Bed 1 Bath Corner | 1BR,1BA | $3.45 |
| Westwood Properties | 55 S 6th | Studio ,1BA | $3.79 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Campus, San Jose, CA
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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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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 $2,300.
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 $4,000.
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 13 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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