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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Campus Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $921 (29 Rentals)
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Hawthorn Senior Apartments
715 E Saint John StSan Jose, CA 95112
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232 N 8th St
232 N 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
1060 S Third St
San JoseCA95112
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Westwood Properties
55-75 S 6th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Mabuhay Court Apartments
488 N 6th StSan Jose, CA 95112
611 S 8th St
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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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Fourth St. Apartments
375-395 S 4th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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39-0008
74 S 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Metro Gardens
420 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Reed Apartments
283 E Reed StSan Jose, CA 95112
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79 N 10th St
79 N 10th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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742 S. 9th St. Apartments
742 S 9th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Metro Station
439 S 4th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Ashworth Apartments
755 Story RdSan Jose, CA 95122
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The Ruckers Mansion
418 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Fourth Street Apartments
542 S 4th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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670-686 S. 8th
670-686 S 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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625 S 11th St
625 S 11th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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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 | $2,882 | $1,400 | $3,523 |
| East Campus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,389 | $1,750 | $8,738 |
| East Campus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,405 | $2,495 | $10,000+ |
| East Campus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,264 | $2,595 | $5,153 |
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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 Studio unit found at The Franciscan priced from $1,400. 515 E WiLL has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,680. Here are the most affordable East Campus apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Franciscan | Room 14 | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR,1BA | $1,680 |
| Hawthorn Senior Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,709 |
| Westwood Properties | 55 S 6th | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
| Vintage Tower | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,090 |
| 702 Vine St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2,300 |
| The Colonnade Apartments | Medium Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,447 |
| 143 W Reed St | Remodeled 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,495 |
| SPARQ | JR 1 Bedroom A3 a | 1BR,1BA | $2,765 |
| 101 San Fernando | Plan 1A | 1BR,1BA | $2,909 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Campus, CA
As of August 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Campus area is the $4.18 price per square foot C2A Model at The Ryden in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $5,044. The second greatest value East Campus apartment is the Picasso Model at Market Gateway Apartments starting at $3,100 with a $3.38 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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| The Ryden | C2A | 3BR,2BA | $4.18 |
| Market Gateway Apartments | Picasso | 2BR,2BA | $3.38 |
| The Taft | C1 | 2BR,2BA | $3.99 |
| One South Market | One Bed One Bath B4 | 1BR,1BA | $4.22 |
| 360 Residences | Plan 1B | 1BR,1BA | $4.25 |
| 702 Vine St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2.95 |
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| 143 W Reed St | Remodeled 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.84 |
| Vintage Tower | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $4.02 |
| Westwood Properties | 55 S 6th | 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 $2,909.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Campus?
The cheapest apartment in East Campus is 515 E WiLL which is listed at $1,680, while the average apartment in East Campus costs $3,407.
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 9 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 $1,148 which is $2,259 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Campus.
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