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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Campus Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $900 (70 Rentals)
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164 S 10th St
164 S 10th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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232 N 8th St
232 N 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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The Colonnade Apartments
201 S 4th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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625 S 11th St
625 S 11th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Metropolitan Court Apartments
390 N 2nd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Westwood Properties
55-75 S 6th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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101 San Fernando
101 E San Fernando StSan Jose, CA 95112
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511-523 E Reed St, Unit 523F
511-523 E Reed StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Polaris Apartments
435 S 6th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Windy Hill Apartments
439-441 S 5th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Villa Torino
29-39 W Julian StSan Jose, CA 95110
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77 N Almaden AveSan Jose, CA 95110
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33 South Third
33 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95113
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Foundry Commons
868 S 5th StSan Jose, CA 95112
396 N 2nd St
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780 S 11th St, Unit 17
780 S 11th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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The Julian
171 W Julian StSan Jose, CA 95110
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SPARQ
5 E Reed StSan Jose, CA 95113
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Sainte Claire Building
301-321 S 1st StSan Jose, CA 95113
219 E St John St
San JoseCA95112
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The James
98 N 1st StSan Jose, CA 95113
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$2,746 - $4,990
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Museum Park
465 W San Carlos StSan Jose, CA 95110
20 Ryland Park Dr
San JoseCA95110
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Legacy Fountain Plaza
190 Ryland StSan Jose, CA 95110
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357 S 4th St, Unit 06
357 S 4th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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$2,855 - $11,179Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Sixth & Jackson
620 N 6th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Delmas Park
350 Barack Obama BlvdSan Jose, CA 95126
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Miraido Village
520-566 N 6th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Jeanne D ARC Manor
85 S 5th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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SRO-Apartment Building
507 N 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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650 S 8th St
650 S 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Bella Castello
570 Keyes StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Metro Gardens
420 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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603 S 1st St
603 S 1st StSan Jose, CA 95113
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The Kelsey Ayer Station
457 N 1st StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Fourth St. Apartments
375-395 S 4th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Metro Gardens
420 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Gran Valle Apartments
33 E Empire StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Reed Apartments
283 E Reed StSan Jose, CA 95112
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39-0008
74 S 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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First Street Manor
523-530 N 1st StSan Jose, CA 95112
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742 S. 9th St. Apartments
742 S 9th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Tao Apartments
544 N 4th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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The Ruckers Mansion
418 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Metro Station
439 S 4th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Fourth Street Apartments
542 S 4th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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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 | $2,693 | $1,450 | $3,617 |
| North Campus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,162 | $1,000 | $6,938 |
| North Campus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,053 | $995 | $8,100 |
| North Campus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,383 | $2,850 | $5,716 |
| North Campus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,655 | $1,655 | $1,655 |
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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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| 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 8 | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| 39-0008 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
| 232 N 8th St | 1 Bed 1 Bath Corner | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| 625 S 11th St | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,975 |
| The Colonnade Apartments | Medium Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,020 |
| Metropolitan Court Apartments | 1 st Floor 1Bed 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,195 |
| Westwood Properties | 55 S 6th | 1BR,1BA | $2,195 |
| 101 San Fernando | Plan SC | Studio,1BA | $2,247 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Campus, CA
As of April 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Campus area is the $3.14 price per square foot Plan 2A + Loft Townhome Model at The Esplanade in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,797. The second greatest value North Campus apartment is the Plan 1I Model at 360 Residences starting at $3,497 with a $3.49 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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| The Esplanade | Plan 2A + Loft Townhome | 2BR,2BA | $3.14 |
| 360 Residences | Plan 1I | 1BR,1.5BA | $3.49 |
| Museum Park | Soho LiveWork | 1BR,1BA | $3.47 |
| Villa Torino | The Firenze | 1BR,1BA | $3.29 |
| Westwood Properties | 55 S 6th | 1BR,1BA | $2.58 |
| 27 North - Student Housing Apartments | 2D Private Attached - Spring 2026 (Other) | 2BR,2BA | $2.19 |
| 33 South Third | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.46 |
| Metropolitan Court Apartments | 1 st Floor 1Bed 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.14 |
| 39-0008 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $3.36 |
| 232 N 8th St | 1 Bed 1 Bath Corner | 1BR,1BA | $3.45 |
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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 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 $2,247.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Campus?
The cheapest apartment in North Campus is 164 S 10th St which is listed at $1,240, while the average apartment in North Campus costs $4,472.
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 27 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 $1,168 which is $3,304 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Campus.
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