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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Campus Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $600 (17 Rentals)
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27 North - Student Housing Apartments
27 N 6th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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164 S 10th St
164 S 10th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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145 N 5th Street
145 N 5th StreetSan Jose, CA 95112
344 N 3rd St
San JoseCA95112
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$1,625Studio Apartments Available Now
694 S Second St
694 S Second StSan Jose, CA 95112
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617 S 9th St
617 S 9th StSan Jose, CA 95112
20 S Second St
San JoseCA95113
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Willow Pointe
1010 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Jeanne D ARC Manor
85 S 5th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Brookwood Terrace
1346 E San Antonio StSan Jose, CA 95116
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650 S 8th St
650 S 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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215 Oak St
215 Oak StSan Jose, CA 95110
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Bella Castello
570 Keyes StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Metro Gardens
420 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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515 E WiLL
515 E William StSan Jose, CA 95112
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603 S 1st St
603 S 1st StSan Jose, CA 95113
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Campus Studio Apartments | $2,573 | $1,390 | $4,705 |
| East Campus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,124 | $850 | $7,862 |
| East Campus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,295 | $995 | $5,788 |
| East Campus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,611 | $1,045 | $5,101 |
| East Campus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,516 | $1,060 | $1,660 |
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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 - Spring 2026 (SJSU) | 2BR,2BA | $995 |
| 164 S 10th St | 164 S 10th St | 1BR,4BA | $1,240 |
| The Franciscan | Room 8 | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR,1BA | $1,680 |
| 39-0008 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Campus, CA
As of February 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Campus area is the $3.22 price per square foot Plan 2A Model at 360 Residences in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,987. The second greatest value East Campus apartment is the 1 BR 1 BA - Unfurnished Model at Neo on First starting at $2,695 with a $3.37 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 2A | 2BR,2BA | $3.22 |
| Neo on First | 1 BR 1 BA - Unfurnished | 1BR,1BA | $3.37 |
| 33 South Third | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.46 |
| Foundry Commons | B2.1 (1x1) | 1BR,1BA | $3.82 |
| Polaris Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.67 |
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| 232 N 8th St | 1 Bed 1 Bath Corner | 1BR,1BA | $3.45 |
| 39-0008 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $3.36 |
| 625 S 11th St | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.95 |
| Westwood Properties | 55 S 6th St. | Studio ,1BA | $3.79 |
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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 $1,984.
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 $3,549.
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 95 regular apartments in East 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 East Campus?
Cheap apartments in East Campus have an average cost of $1,183 which is $2,366 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Campus.
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