Cheap Homes for Rent in the East Campus Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $900 (8 Rentals)

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property at 468 S 6th St

$1,300 - $1,600

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

468 S 6th St

San JoseCA95112

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
27 North - Student Housing Apartments2B Shared Attached - Fall 2026 (Other)2BR,2BA$995
164 S 10th St164 S 10th St1BR,4BA$1,240
The FranciscanRoom 14Studio,1BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Campus, CA

As of July 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Campus area is the $2.19 price per square foot 2D Private Attached - Fall 2026 (SJSU) Model at 27 North - Student Housing Apartments in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value East Campus apartment is the Plan 1A Model at 360 Residences starting at $3,249 with a $3.99 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
27 North - Student Housing Apartments2D Private Attached - Fall 2026 (SJSU)2BR,2BA$2.19
360 ResidencesPlan 1A1BR,1BA$3.99
101 San FernandoPlan 1D1BR,1BA$3.98
702 Vine St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2.95
Market Gateway ApartmentsMatisse1BR,1BA$3.77
515 E WiLL71BR,1BA$2.49
143 W Reed StRemodeled 1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$3.84
Vintage Tower1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.47
39-00080BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$3.18
Westwood Properties55 S 6thStudio ,1BA$3.79

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East Campus, San Jose, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Campus

What type of rentals are currently available in East Campus?

There are currently 630 Apartments for Rent in East Campus, CA with pricing that ranges from $995 to $8,780. There are also 21 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Campus ranging from $1,290 to $4,000.

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 $1,290 to $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,487.

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