Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the North San Jose Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,551 (10 Rentals)

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North San Jose?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
North San Jose Studio Apartments | $3,171 | $1,235 | $10,000+ |
North San Jose 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,608 | $1,500 | $10,000+ |
North San Jose 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,579 | $1,551 | $10,000+ |
North San Jose 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,649 | $2,433 | $10,000+ |
North San Jose 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,950 | $4,900 | $5,000 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North San Jose Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in North San Jose?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North San Jose is under $2,060.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in North San Jose?
The cheapest apartment in North San Jose is Orchard Gardens which is listed at $2,303, while the average apartment in North San Jose costs $5,601.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in North San Jose?
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 19 regular apartments in North San Jose 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 San Jose?
Cheap apartments in North San Jose have an average cost of $131 which is $5,470 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North San Jose.
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