Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North San Jose Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,200 (151 Rentals)

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1055 Vermont
Studio Apartments

1055 Vermont

1055 Vermont StSan Jose, CA 95126
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N. San Pedro Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

N. San Pedro Apartments

515 N San Pedro StSan Jose, CA 95110
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Stonegate
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Stonegate

4401 Renaissance DrSan Jose, CA 95134
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Villa Savannah
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Savannah

4511 Renaissance DrSan Jose, CA 95134
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property at 235 Metropolitan Dr

$1,095

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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235 Metropolitan Dr

MilpitasCA95035

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property at 1310 Nestwood Way

$2,000

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3 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1310 Nestwood Way

MilpitasCA95035

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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. 1055 Vermont has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,814. 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
1055 VermontStudioStudio,1BA$1,814
St. Anton Apartments1-21BR,1BA$1,819
Miramar41BR,1BA$1,850
Orchard Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,927
Plaza StudiosStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,950
The Bungalows at Ahwanee1 Bedroom without Patio1BR,1BA$1,988
Bali Hai Garden ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,045
Civic Plaza ApartmentsMedium 1 Bed 1 Bath Senior1BR,1BA$2,084
Lincoln Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North San Jose, CA

As of April 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the North San Jose area is the $3.36 price per square foot 621 Grand Fir Ave Model at 621 Grand Fir Ave, Unit 2 in the in the North San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,700. The second greatest value North San Jose apartment is the The Preserve Model at 678 Bellflower starting at $3,099 with a $2.88 price per square foot in the North 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.
621 Grand Fir Ave, Unit 2621 Grand Fir Ave3BR,2BA$3.36
678 BellflowerThe Preserve2BR,1.5BA$2.88
DomicilioPonti1BR,1BA$3.42
364-366 W Olive Ave1x11BR,1BA$2.85
621 Grand Fir Ave, Unit 4621 Grand Fir Ave2BR,1BA$3.22
Verona GardensE.K.1BR,1BA$3.06
1800 Civic Center1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.01
110 Remington Apartments1-Bed, 1-Bath1BR,1BA$3.37
The Highlander1x1S1BR,1BA$3.24
Miramar41BR,1BA$3.36

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Beyond Campus: Finding Your Perfect San Jose Apartment in the Perfect Student Friendly Neighborhood

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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 $2,100.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in North San Jose?

The cheapest apartment in North San Jose is St. Anton Apartments which is listed at $1,819, while the average apartment in North San Jose costs $6,995.

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 28 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 $122 which is $6,873 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North San Jose.

Expert Rental Resources

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