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Mayfair North, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mayfair North Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mayfair North area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Vela Apartments priced from $1,566. Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,759. Here are the most affordable Mayfair North apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vela ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,566
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,759
Vintage Tower1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,158
265-271 N 6th St1/11BR,1BA$2,195
Westwood Properties55 S 6th1BR,1BA$2,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mayfair North, CA

As of August 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mayfair North area is the $2.92 price per square foot Plan C9 Model at 360 Residences in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,909. The second greatest value Mayfair North apartment is the Regent Model at The Esplanade starting at $4,579 with a $3.06 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mayfair North apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
360 ResidencesPlan C92BR,2BA$2.92
The EsplanadeRegent3BR,3BA$3.06
Villa de Guadalupe1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.62
1298 Shortridge Ave, Unit B1298 Shortridge Ave2BR,1BA$2.80
428 S 11th St2 bedroom2BR,1BA$2.88
Country Club Villa2 Bed 2 Bath Downstairs2BR,2BA$3.18
1582 Crucero Dr, Unit 41582 Crucero Dr2BR,1BA$2.76
Woodland MeadowAspen1BR,1BA$3.36
Westwood Properties55 S 6th1BR,1BA$2.81
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.64

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mayfair North, San Jose, CA

Ranked #136

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Mayfair North Neighborhood in San Jose, CA

Walk Score®

81 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

61 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

54 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mayfair North Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Mayfair North?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mayfair North is under $2,356.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mayfair North?

The cheapest apartment in Mayfair North is Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments which is listed at $1,759, while the average apartment in Mayfair North costs $7,999.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mayfair North?

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 4 regular apartments in Mayfair North that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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