Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North San Jose Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,200 (61 Rentals)

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Carriage House
Studio Apartments

Carriage House

1655 Pomeroy AveSanta Clara, CA 95051
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Fernmar Studios
Studio Apartments

Fernmar Studios

645-701 San Juan DrSunnyvale, CA 94085
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Monroe Commons
1 Bedroom Apartments

Monroe Commons

2330 Monroe StSanta Clara, CA 95050
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Iris Park Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Iris Park Apartments

611 Iris AveSunnyvale, CA 94086
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Oakbrook Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oakbrook Apartments

3650 Buckley StSanta Clara, CA 95051
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Amber Circle
1 Bedroom Apartments

Amber Circle

715 E El Camino RealSunnyvale, CA 94087
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993 Mangrove Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

993 Mangrove Ave

993 Mangrove AveSunnyvale, CA 94086
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Plaza Studios
Studio Apartments

Plaza Studios

181 W Weddell DrSunnyvale, CA 94089
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280 W California Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

280 W California Ave

280 W California AveSunnyvale, CA 94086
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Royal Palms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Royal Palms

2104 Royal DrSanta Clara, CA 95050
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Villa Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Terrace

946 Tamarack LnSanta Clara, CA 95051
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North San Jose, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available North San Jose Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the North San Jose area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Borregas Court Apartments priced from $1,200. Parkside Studios has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,235. Here are the most affordable North San Jose apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Borregas Court ApartmentsStudio AStudio,1BA$1,200
Parkside StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$1,235
Mainline North | Affordable ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,708
1040-1058 N. 4th St, San JoseStudioStudio,1BA$1,835
Orchard Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,927
The Bungalows at Ahwanee1 Bedroom without Patio1BR,1BA$1,988
Bali Hai Garden ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,045
Remington Place ApartmentsStandard StudioStudio,1BA$2,050
St. Anton ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$2,064
Morse GardensStudioStudio,1BA$2,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North San Jose, CA

As of June 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the North San Jose area is the $2.37 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Ranchero in the in the North San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,299. The second greatest value North San Jose apartment is the C3 Model at Century Towers starting at $3,819 with a $3.21 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North San Jose apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ranchero2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.37
Century TowersC32BR,2BA$3.21
DomicilioMollino2BR,2BA$3.05
Encinal Place2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.89
Marina PlayaTwo Bedroom Carmel2BR,2BA$3.19
Stonegate3x23BR,2BA$2.66
364-366 W Olive Ave2x12BR,1BA$3.15
755 E Duane Ave, Unit H755 E Duane Ave2BR,1BA$3.22
676 Johanna Ave, Unit 2676 Johanna Ave2BR,1BA$3.03
Verona GardensC.C.1BR,1BA$3.19

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison 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 proximity to parks, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 $2,095.

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 $1,927, while the average apartment in North San Jose costs $5,580.

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 76 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 $581 which is $4,999 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North San Jose.

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