Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mayfair North Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,500 (13 Rentals)

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Villa de Guadalupe
1 Bedroom Apartments

Villa de Guadalupe

2151 Plaza De GuadalupeSan Jose, CA 95116
Senior Living
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Mayfair North - One of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in San Jose

Named as one of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods to rent in San Jose by our Local Expert Shannon Hilson. See how it ranks!

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. Vintage Tower has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,721. Here are the most affordable Mayfair North apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vela ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,566
Vintage TowerVT1B1BB1BR,1BA$1,721
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,759
Fairway Glen1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$2,491
101 San FernandoPlan A2 - 1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,497

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mayfair North, CA

As of May 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mayfair North area is the $2.63 price per square foot 2x1 Model at Foxdale in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $2,780. The second greatest value Mayfair North apartment is the 5th floor Model at Metropolitan Court Apartments starting at $2,975 with a $2.98 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.
Foxdale2x12BR,1BA$2.63
Metropolitan Court Apartments5th floor1BR,1BA$2.98
Villa de Guadalupe1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.62
101 San FernandoPlan A2 - 1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.15
Pavona ApartmentsPrato1BR,1BA$4.15
Fairway Glen1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$3.51
Palm Court Apartments2X12BR,1BA$4.00
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.64
Vintage TowerVT1B1BB1BR,1BA$2.86
Vela Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.41

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mayfair North, San Jose, CA

Ranked #346

Among neighborhoods in San Jose, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mayfair North Apartments

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

The cheapest apartment in Mayfair North is Vintage Tower which is listed at $1,721, while the average apartment in Mayfair North costs $3,242.

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 3 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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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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