Cheap Homes for Rent in the North San Jose Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $900 (15 Rentals)

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property at 819 Rubis Dr

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 15

819 Rubis Dr, Unit Private Suite

819 Rubis Dr
SunnyvaleCA94087

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property at 929 Reed Ave

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

929 Reed Ave

SunnyvaleCA94086
property at 2129 Monroe St

$2,800

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$2,800

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$2,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2129 Monroe St

Santa ClaraCA95050

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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 Parkside Studios priced from $1,235. Borregas Court Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,400. 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 BStudio,1BA$1,400
Calabazas Community ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,495
Miramar41BR,1BA$1,850
Orchard Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,927

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North San Jose, CA

As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the North San Jose area is the $3.26 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Encinal Place in the in the North San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,895. The second greatest value North San Jose apartment is the 3BR/1.0BA Model at Thunderbird starting at $3,550 with a $3.36 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.
Encinal Place2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$3.26
Thunderbird3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$3.36
1800 Civic Center2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.73
Central ParkLakewod1BR,1BA$3.30
313 San Petra Ct2x12BR,1BA$2.83
716 North First Street2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$3.24
364-366 W Olive Ave1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.35
1066 Sherwood Ave, Unit 41066 Sherwood Ave1BR,1BA$3.48
Miramar41BR,1BA$3.36
Parkside StudiosStudioStudio ,1BA$3.32

Frequently Asked Questions about North San Jose

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

There are currently 1913 Apartments for Rent in North San Jose, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,200 to $16,130. There are also 166 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in North San Jose ranging from $900 to $9,800.

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 $900 to $9,800 with an average monthly rent of $4,668.

Expert Rental Resources

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.

Helpful Local Expert Guides

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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

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San Jose is absolutely one of those places where your zip code and your job eventually wind up in a very serious relationship.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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Written by: Robin Stewart

Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.