Cheap Homes for Rent in North San Jose Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,000 (10 Rentals)

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1750 Halford Ave

Santa ClaraCA95051

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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 Parkside Studios priced from $1,235. Borregas Court Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,450. Here are the most affordable North San Jose apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parkside StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$1,235
Borregas Court ApartmentsStudio AStudio,1BA$1,450
1055 VermontStudioStudio,1BA$1,695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North San Jose, CA

As of May 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the North San Jose area is the $2.53 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Ranchero in the in the North San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,650. The second greatest value North San Jose apartment is the Marbella Model at River Terrace starting at $3,917 with a $3.22 price per square foot in the North Santa Clara 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$2.53
River TerraceMarbella2BR,2BA$3.22
Century TowersC32BR,2BA$3.31
Waterford PlaceThe Ashworth2BR,2BA$2.93
Encinal Place2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.89
Marina Cove2 Bed 2 Bath (EL)2BR,2BA$3.17
Vendome PlaceUnit 62BR,2BA$3.32
364-366 W Olive Ave2x12BR,1BA$3.15
Greenpointe2x12BR,1BA$3.22
Parkside StudiosStudioStudio ,1BA$3.34

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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 1949 Apartments for Rent in North San Jose, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,235 to $15,000. There are also 83 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in North San Jose ranging from $1,000 to $7,500.

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 $7,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,092.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in North San Jose?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in North San Jose range from $2,433 to $15,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,649 to $7,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,950 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $5,000.

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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