
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Campus Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $921 (33 Rentals)
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67 S 8th St

468 S 6th St

Japantown Senior Apartments

Hawthorn Senior Apartments

232 N 8th St

Westwood Properties

Delmas Park
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Jeanne D ARC Manor

SRO-Apartment Building

650 S 8th St

Bella Castello

Metro Gardens

515 E WiLL
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Fourth St. Apartments

39-0008

Gran Valle Apartments

Metro Gardens

Reed Apartments

79 N 10th St
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First Street Manor

742 S. 9th St. Apartments

Tao Apartments

The Ruckers Mansion

Metro Station

Fourth Street Apartments

670-686 S. 8th

625 S 11th St
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North Campus, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North Campus?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Campus Studio Apartments | $2,874 | $1,400 | $3,591 |
| North Campus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,418 | $1,750 | $8,738 |
| North Campus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,230 | $995 | $10,000+ |
| North Campus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,349 | $1,610 | $6,095 |
| North Campus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,115 | $1,060 | $4,690 |
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There are currently 33 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the North Campus Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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Cheapest Available North Campus Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Campus area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at The Franciscan priced from $1,400. 515 E WiLL has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,680. Here are the most affordable North Campus apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Franciscan | Room 14 | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR,1BA | $1,680 |
| Japantown Senior Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,706 |
| Hawthorn Senior Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,709 |
| Westwood Properties | 55 S 6th | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
| Vintage Tower | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,090 |
| The Colonnade Apartments | Medium Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,447 |
| 143 W Reed St | Remodeled 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,495 |
| Legacy Fountain Plaza | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2,727 |
| 101 San Fernando | Plan 1A | 1BR,1BA | $2,859 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Campus, CA
As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Campus area is the $4.18 price per square foot C2A Model at The Ryden in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $5,044. The second greatest value North Campus apartment is the B3u - 2BR 2BA Flat Model at Exhibit at J Town starting at $4,218 with a $3.99 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ryden | C2A | 3BR,2BA | $4.18 |
| Exhibit at J Town | B3u - 2BR 2BA Flat | 2BR,2BA | $3.99 |
| Market Gateway Apartments | Picasso | 2BR,2BA | $3.38 |
| The Taft | C1 | 2BR,2BA | $3.99 |
| One South Market | One Bed One Bath B4 | 1BR,1BA | $4.24 |
| Villa Torino | The Firenze | 1BR,1BA | $3.47 |
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| 143 W Reed St | Remodeled 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.84 |
| Vintage Tower | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $4.02 |
| Westwood Properties | 55 S 6th | Studio ,1BA | $3.79 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Campus Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in North Campus?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North Campus is under $2,859.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Campus?
The cheapest apartment in North Campus is 515 E WiLL which is listed at $1,680, while the average apartment in North Campus costs $3,494.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in North Campus?
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 18 regular apartments in North Campus 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 North Campus?
Cheap apartments in North Campus have an average cost of $706 which is $2,788 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Campus.
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