Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Campus Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $900 (66 Rentals)

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property at 362 N 7th St

$995

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1 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

362 N 7th St

San JoseCA95112
property at 468 S 6th St

$1,100 - $4,200

Studio To 4 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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468 S 6th St

San JoseCA95112

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240 Gifford Ave
$2,100
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240 Gifford Ave

240 Gifford AveSan Jose, CA 95110
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Exhibit at J Town
$2,803 - $5,811
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Exhibit at J Town

525 N 7th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Foundry Commons
$2,701 - $3,711
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Foundry Commons

868 S 5th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Delmas Park
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Delmas Park

350 Barack Obama BlvdSan Jose, CA 95126
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Miraido Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Miraido Village

520-566 N 6th StSan Jose, CA 95112

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Jeanne D ARC Manor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Jeanne D ARC Manor

85 S 5th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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650 S 8th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

650 S 8th St

650 S 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Bella Castello
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bella Castello

570 Keyes StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Metro Gardens
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Metro Gardens

420 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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515 E WiLL
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

515 E WiLL

515 E William StSan Jose, CA 95112
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603 S 1st St
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603 S 1st St

603 S 1st StSan Jose, CA 95113
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Gran Valle Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Gran Valle Apartments

33 E Empire StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Metro Gardens
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Metro Gardens

420 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Reed Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Reed Apartments

283 E Reed StSan Jose, CA 95112
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39-0008
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

39-0008

74 S 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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First Street Manor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

First Street Manor

523-530 N 1st StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Tao Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tao Apartments

544 N 4th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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670-686 S. 8th
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

670-686 S. 8th

670-686 S 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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North Campus, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available North Campus Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the North 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 North 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 8Studio,1BA$1,450
515 E WiLL71BR,1BA$1,680
Japantown Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,822
39-00080BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,850
Westwood PropertiesStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,895
232 N 8th St1 Bed 1 Bath Corner1BR,1BA$1,895
Museum ParkRittenhouse Flat - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$2,301

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Campus, CA

As of May 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Campus area is the $3.67 price per square foot 1/1 Model at 795 N 2nd St in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,300. The second greatest value North Campus apartment is the 2D Private Attached - Spring 2026 (Other) Model at 27 North - Student Housing Apartments starting at $1,850 with a $2.19 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Campus apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
795 N 2nd St1/11BR,1BA$3.67
27 North - Student Housing Apartments2D Private Attached - Spring 2026 (Other)2BR,2BA$2.19
101 San FernandoPlan 1C1BR,1BA$3.40
33 South Third1/11BR,1BA$3.59
The Colonnade ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.92
515 E WiLL71BR,1BA$2.49
Japantown Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.96
Museum ParkRittenhouse Flat - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$3.91
39-00080BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$3.36
232 N 8th St1 Bed 1 Bath Corner1BR,1BA$3.45

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across California, including San Jose. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Campus Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in North Campus?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in North Campus is at The Franciscan listed at $1,450.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom North Campus Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom North Campus Apartment is $1,240 at 164 S 10th St.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom North Campus Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in North Campus is starting from $995 at 27 North - Student Housing Apartments.

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