Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Valley Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,600 (9 Rentals)

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Arbor Terraces
1 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor Terraces

2768 McKee RdSan Jose, CA 95127
Senior Living
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Delano Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Delano Apartments

272-280 La Pala DrSan Jose, CA 95127
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Villa Fairlane
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Fairlane

264-270 La Pala DrSan Jose, CA 95127
Corporate Housing
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Country Club
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Country Club

256 La Pala DrSan Jose, CA 95127
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North Valley, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available North Valley Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Valley area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 308 Sango priced from $1,982. Villa Fairlane has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,995. Here are the most affordable North Valley apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
308 Sango1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,982
Villa Fairlane1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,995
Sofi Berryessa1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$2,620

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Valley, CA

As of February 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Valley area is the $3.17 price per square foot Whitney Model at The Crossing at Montague in the in the Battaglia neighborhood starting from $3,995. The second greatest value North Valley apartment is the B1 Income Protected Model at LINQ starting at $3,330 with a $3.17 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Valley apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Crossing at MontagueWhitney3BR,2BA$3.17
LINQB1 Income Protected2BR,2BA$3.17
Lantana at Milpitas StationB72BR,2BA$3.92
Country Club Villa2 Bed 2 Bath Downstairs2BR,2BA$3.41
The EdgeB42BR,2BA$3.84
Woodland MeadowAspen1BR,1BA$3.65
Willow LakeMaple1BR,1BA$3.96
Fairway Glen1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$3.81
Amberwood Apartments1 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$4.14
308 Sango1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$3.17

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers is happy to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States and customized analysis for North Central San Jose, CA. 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 outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, apartment complexes for the kids, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Valley Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Valley?

The cheapest apartment in North Valley is 308 Sango which is listed at $1,982, while the average apartment in North Valley costs $4,100.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in North Valley?

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 4 regular apartments in North Valley 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 Valley?

Cheap apartments in North Valley have an average cost of $341 which is $3,759 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Valley.

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