
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mayfair North Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $900 (13 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Mayfair North area of San Jose.


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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mayfair North?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfair North Studio Apartments | $2,780 | $1,400 | $3,556 |
| Mayfair North 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,376 | $1,240 | $8,780 |
| Mayfair North 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,918 | $995 | $8,565 |
| Mayfair North 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,464 | $1,720 | $6,095 |
| Mayfair North 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,017 | $1,585 | $5,811 |
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There are currently 13 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Mayfair North Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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Cheapest Available Mayfair North Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mayfair North 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 Mayfair North apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 North - Student Housing Apartments | 2B Shared Attached - Fall 2026 (Other) | 2BR,2BA | $995 |
| 164 S 10th St | 164 S 10th St | 1BR,4BA | $1,240 |
| The Franciscan | Room 14 | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,699 |
| Hawthorn Senior Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,709 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mayfair North, CA
As of July 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mayfair North area is the $3.35 price per square foot Cedar Model at Woodland Meadow in the in the Berryessa neighborhood starting from $3,746. The second greatest value Mayfair North apartment is the B1 - 2BR 2BA Flat Model at Exhibit at J Town starting at $4,003 with a $3.66 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland Meadow | Cedar | 2BR,2BA | $3.35 |
| Exhibit at J Town | B1 - 2BR 2BA Flat | 2BR,2BA | $3.66 |
| Country Club Villa | 2 Bed 2 Bath Upstairs | 2BR,2BA | $3.24 |
| 27 North - Student Housing Apartments | 2D Private Attached - Fall 2026 (SJSU) | 2BR,2BA | $2.19 |
| Lion Villas | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.63 |
| Market Gateway Apartments | Matisse | 1BR,1BA | $3.77 |
| The Fairways | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.55 |
| Parkside Terrace | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.37 |
| Westwood Properties | 55 S 6th | Studio ,1BA | $3.79 |
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 $2,460.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mayfair North?
The cheapest apartment in Mayfair North is 164 S 10th St which is listed at $1,240, while the average apartment in Mayfair North costs $4,826.
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 13 regular apartments in Mayfair North 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 Mayfair North?
Cheap apartments in Mayfair North have an average cost of $647 which is $4,179 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mayfair North.
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