
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North San Jose Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,200 (90 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the North San Jose area of San Jose.


1055 Vermont

Kerley Drive Apartments 1445-1455

Berkeley Square Apartments

1st and Rosemary Senior Apartments

N. San Pedro Apartments

The Cypress at North Park

1st and Rosemary Family Apartments

Borregas Court Apartments

3755 Terstena Pl
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Mainline North Apartments - Santa Clara, CA

Plaza Studios

St. Anton Apartments

Sands Studio Apartments

Orchard Gardens

1745 Nantucket Cir

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Civic Plaza Apartments

Twin Pines Manor Apartments

Bonnie Terrace Apartments

603 Berryessa St
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Mathilda Garden Apartments

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Wildwood Manor Apartments

Britton Park Apartments

2295 Anna Dr

Remington Place Apartments

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Lincoln Park Apartments

1860 Scott Blvd

Bassett Davis Apartments
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Olivewood

988 E El Camino Real

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The Maddox

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Lawrence Road Apartments

The Bungalows at Ahwanee

642 Blythe Ct

Castlemont Arms

1912 Magdalena Cir

Willowbend Apartments

Olive Garden Apartments
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2217 Los Padres Boulevard

Palm Villa

The Orchard at Sunnyvale

San Jule Apartments

Sunnyvale Town Center Apartments

Parkside Studios

Carriage House

Remington Grove

1045-1055 Lewis St

Fernmar Studios
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North San Jose, San Jose, CA Local Guide

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 | $3,100 | $1,200 | $6,170 |
| North San Jose 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,683 | $1,700 | $8,565 |
| North San Jose 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,555 | $1,970 | $10,000+ |
| North San Jose 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,839 | $2,650 | $10,000+ |
| North San Jose 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,054 | $7,195 | $8,914 |
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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. Mainline North Apartments - Santa Clara, CA has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,795. Here are the most affordable North San Jose apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Borregas Court Apartments | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| Mainline North Apartments - Santa Clara, CA | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,795 |
| St. Anton Apartments | 1-2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,819 |
| Miramar | 4 | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| Orchard Gardens | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,927 |
| Twin Pines Manor Apartments | PR-Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,988 |
| Mathilda Garden Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,025 |
| Bali Hai Garden Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,045 |
| Britton Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,080 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North San Jose, CA
As of February 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the North San Jose area is the $2.59 price per square foot Townhome 1 Model at Royal Ambassador Apartments in the in the North San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,150. The second greatest value North San Jose apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Thunderbird starting at $3,150 with a $2.80 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Ambassador Apartments | Townhome 1 | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.59 |
| Thunderbird | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.80 |
| The Highlander | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $3.07 |
| Vendome Place | Unit 6 | 2BR,2BA | $3.05 |
| 1251 W Mc Kinley Ave, Unit #C | 1251 W Mc Kinley Ave | 2BR,2BA | $3.16 |
| The Orchard at Sunnyvale | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.94 |
| 364-366 W Olive Ave | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.85 |
| 676 Johanna Ave, Unit 4 | 676 Johanna Ave | 2BR,1BA | $3.13 |
| Stonegate | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.82 |
| 1050 Benton St, Unit FL3-ID308 | 1050 Benton St | 1BR,1BA | $2.81 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North San Jose Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in North San Jose?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in North San Jose is at Borregas Court Apartments listed at $1,200.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom North San Jose Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom North San Jose Apartment is $1,819 at St. Anton Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom North San Jose Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in North San Jose is starting from $2,303 at Orchard Gardens.
What is the most affordable North San Jose Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap North San Jose Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Greenpointe and starts from $3,276.
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