Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Northside Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,200 (18 Rentals)
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Atrium Garden

232 N 8th St
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Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments

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Belovida at Newbury Park 55+ Senior Community
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East Northside, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Northside?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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East Northside Studio Apartments | $3,293 | $1,420 | $5,871 |
East Northside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,688 | $1,200 | $6,687 |
East Northside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,485 | $2,495 | $8,435 |
East Northside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,798 | $3,270 | $10,000+ |
East Northside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,540 | $5,540 | $5,540 |
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Cheapest Available East Northside Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Northside area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments priced from $1,759. Westwood Properties has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,800. Here are the most affordable East Northside apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,759 |
Westwood Properties | 55 S 6th | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
The Kelsey Ayer Station | 80% AMI Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,989 |
Japantown Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,015 |
The Maxwell Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,495 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Northside, CA
As of June 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Northside area is the $3.80 price per square foot Piceno Model at Pavona Apartments in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,015. The second greatest value East Northside apartment is the C3 Model at Marquis starting at $3,279 with a $3.14 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Northside apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Pavona Apartments | Piceno | 2BR,2BA | $3.80 |
Marquis | C3 | 2BR,2BA | $3.14 |
1298 Shortridge Ave, Unit B | 1298 Shortridge Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.80 |
Metropolitan Court Apartments | 5th floor | 1BR,1BA | $2.98 |
Mio | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $3.52 |
The Esplanade | Balmoral | 1BR,1BA | $3.85 |
Sparta505 - Student Housing | Plan F | 2BR,2BA | $2.79 |
The Maxwell Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.70 |
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.64 |
Japantown Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.28 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Northside, San Jose, CA
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the East Northside Neighborhood in San Jose, CA
Walk Score®
75 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
89 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
51 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Northside Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Northside?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Northside is at Westwood Properties listed at $1,800.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Northside Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Northside Apartment is $1,759 at Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Northside Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Northside is starting from $2,699 at Palm Court Apartments.
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