Cheap Homes for Rent in North San Jose Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,000 (22 Rentals)

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property at 676 Johanna Ave

676 Johanna Ave

SunnyvaleCA94085

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2200 Agnew Rd

Santa ClaraCA95054
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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 Mainline North | Affordable Apartments priced from $1,005. Borregas Court Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here are the most affordable North San Jose apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mainline North | Affordable ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,005
Borregas Court ApartmentsStudio AStudio,1BA$1,200
Parkside StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$1,235
1040-1058 N. 4th St, San JoseStudioStudio,1BA$1,835
Orchard Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,927

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North San Jose, CA

As of July 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the North San Jose area is the $2.44 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Ranchero in the in the North San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,399. The second greatest value North San Jose apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Encinal Place starting at $3,125 with a $2.89 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.
Ranchero2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.44
Encinal Place2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.89
Marina PlayaTwo Bedroom Carmel2BR,2BA$3.17
Lake Terrace ApartmentsPlan E2BR,2BA$2.69
Olive West ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$3.00
364-366 W Olive Ave2x12BR,1BA$3.15
Bonnie Terrace ApartmentsDel Mar2BR,1BA$2.85
1800 Civic Center1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.01
1359 Reeve St Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.14
Birchwood1x1 - 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.15

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Frequently Asked Questions about North San Jose

What type of rentals are currently available in North San Jose?

There are currently 1906 Apartments for Rent in North San Jose, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,200 to $15,000. There are also 189 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in North San Jose ranging from $1,000 to $9,600.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in North San Jose?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in North San Jose ranges from $1,000 to $9,600 with an average monthly rent of $3,920.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Local Expert's Guide to the Top 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods for Renters in San Jose

Written by: Shannon Hilson

If you’ve spent much time in San Jose, you’ve likely heard it referred to as “the capital of Silicon Valley” a time or two, and with good reason. San Jose has it all when it comes to the modern California lifestyle and then some.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.