
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Campus Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $900 (31 Rentals)
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232 N 8th St

440 S 10th St

Westwood Properties

340 Gifford Ave, Unit 4

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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 |
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North Campus Studio Apartments | $3,311 | $1,745 | $5,265 |
North Campus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,652 | $1,100 | $7,055 |
North Campus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,485 | $2,250 | $10,000+ |
North Campus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,967 | $3,346 | $10,000+ |
North Campus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,980 | $4,980 | $4,980 |
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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 1 Bed unit found at Vintage Tower priced from $1,721. 39-0008 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,850. Here are the most affordable North Campus apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Vintage Tower | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,721 |
39-0008 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
Westwood Properties | 55 S 6th | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
The Kelsey Ayer Station | 80% AMI Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,989 |
Japantown Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,015 |
The Colonnade Apartments | Medium Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,212 |
Fountain Plaza | One Bedroom A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2,636 |
Foundry Commons | B2.2 (1x1) | 1BR,1BA | $2,693 |
Metropolitan Court Apartments | 5th floor | 1BR,1BA | $2,795 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Campus, CA
As of July 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Campus area is the $2.88 price per square foot Plan C9 Model at 360 Residences in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,847. The second greatest value North Campus apartment is the B07 Model at The James starting at $3,940 with a $3.26 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. |
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360 Residences | Plan C9 | 2BR,2BA | $2.88 |
The James | B07 | 2BR,2BA | $3.26 |
Modera San Pedro Square | B07 | 2BR,2BA | $3.38 |
Museum Park | Metropolitan Townhome | 2BR,2.5BA | $3.22 |
Metropolitan Court Apartments | 5th floor | 1BR,1BA | $2.80 |
Villa Torino | The Amalfi | 1BR,1BA | $3.37 |
151 S 13th St. | Two Bedroom, One bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.53 |
Japantown Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.28 |
Vintage Tower | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.81 |
39-0008 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $3.36 |
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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 $2,795.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Campus?
The cheapest apartment in North Campus is Vintage Tower which is listed at $1,721, while the average apartment in North Campus costs $4,980.
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 8 regular apartments in North Campus that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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