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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Campus Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $900 (29 Rentals)
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The Kelsey Ayer Station
457 N 1st StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Vintage Tower
235 E Santa Clara StSan Jose, CA 95113
420 S Third St
San JoseCA95112
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232 N 8th St
232 N 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Westwood Properties
55-75 S 6th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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440 S 10th St
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The Ruckers Mansion
418 S 3rd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Campus Studio Apartments | $3,323 | $1,566 | $5,871 |
| North Campus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,522 | $1,200 | $8,962 |
| North Campus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,198 | $2,000 | $10,000+ |
| North Campus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,946 | $3,346 | $10,000+ |
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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 Kelsey Ayer Station priced from $1,566. Virginia Street Studios has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,708. Here are the most affordable North Campus apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kelsey Ayer Station | 50% AMI Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,566 |
| Virginia Street Studios | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,708 |
| Vintage Tower | VT1B1BB | 1BR,1BA | $1,721 |
| Westwood Properties | 59 S 5th St. | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
| The Ruckers Mansion | APT#1 | Studio,1BA | $1,900 |
| Japantown Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,015 |
| The James | S01 | Studio,1BA | $2,505 |
| The Julian | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,549 |
| The Taft | A1 | Studio,1BA | $2,597 |
| Villa Torino | The Firenze BMR | 1BR,1BA | $2,634 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Campus, CA
As of May 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Campus area is the $2.83 price per square foot Plan Penthouse G1 Model at 360 Residences in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $8,027. The second greatest value North Campus apartment is the 2/2 Model at 175 W Saint James St starting at $3,800 with a $2.75 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 Penthouse G1 | 3BR,3.5BA | $2.83 |
| 175 W Saint James St | 2/2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.75 |
| 101 San Fernando | Plan K2 TH - 2 Bed / 2.5 Bath Townhome | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.88 |
| 163 Gifford Ave, Unit B | 163 Gifford Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.83 |
| Villa Torino | The Capri | 2BR,2BA | $3.16 |
| Museum Park | Metropolitan – Townhome | 2BR,2.5BA | $3.22 |
| Foundry Commons | C2.1 (2x2) | 2BR,2BA | $3.35 |
| Sparta505 - Student Housing | Plan F | 2BR,2BA | $2.79 |
| Japantown Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.28 |
| Vintage Tower | VT1B1BB | 1BR,1BA | $2.86 |
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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 $2,634.
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 $4,500.
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 10 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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