
Cheap Homes for Rent in East Campus Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,000 (12 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent a home in East Campus?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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East Campus 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,200 | $3,200 | $3,200 |
East Campus 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,800 | $2,800 | $2,800 |
East Campus 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,195 | $5,195 | $5,195 |
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There are currently 12 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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Frequently Asked Questions about East Campus
What type of rentals are currently available in East Campus?
There are currently 631 Apartments for Rent in East Campus, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,200 to $10,392. There are also 19 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Campus ranging from $1,000 to $5,195.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in East Campus?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Campus ranges from $1,000 to $5,195 with an average monthly rent of $3,182.
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