Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Valley Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,300 (23 Rentals)

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property at 1416 Rue Avati

$2,033

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1416 Rue Avati
San JoseCA95131

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property at 500 Golfview Dr

$2,860

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$2,860

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$2,860

2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Rentals

Available Feb 3, 2027

500 Golfview Dr

San JoseCA95127
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$2,865 - $3,956
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$2,865 - $3,956

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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1700 Newbury Park DrSan Jose, CA 95133
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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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Fairway Glen
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fairway Glen

448 Toyon AveSan Jose, CA 95127
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Sofi Berryessa
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sofi Berryessa

750 N King RdSan Jose, CA 95133
property at 1423 S Milpitas Blvd

$2,560

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1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Rentals

Available Jan 10, 2027

1423 S Milpitas Blvd

MilpitasCA95035

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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 Studio unit found at eaves San Jose priced from $2,410. Amberwood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,700. Here are the most affordable North Valley apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
eaves San Jose281Studio,1BA$2,410
Amberwood Apartments1 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$2,700
ReNew BerryessaSierra1BR,1BA$2,739
Country Club Villa2 Bed 2 Bath Upstairs2BR,2BA$2,800
LINQA5 Income Protected1BR,1BA$2,865

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Valley, CA

As of May 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Valley area is the $2.78 price per square foot 3 Beds, 2 baths Model at 308 Sango in the in the Berryessa neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value North Valley apartment is the B1 Model at The Harlowe starting at $4,062 with a $4.08 price per square foot in the Berryessa 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.
308 Sango3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$2.78
The HarloweB12BR,2BA$4.08
Country Club Villa2 Bed 2 Bath Downstairs2BR,2BA$3.41
The EdgeB4-A12BR,2BA$4.23
Woodland MeadowAspen1BR,1BA$3.50
Willow LakeMaple1BR,1BA$4.14
Amberwood Apartments1 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$4.14
ReNew BerryessaSierra1BR,1BA$4.28
Sofi Berryessa1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$4.70
LINQA5 Income Protected1BR,1BA$4.67

Beyond Campus: Finding Your Perfect San Jose Apartment in the Perfect Student Friendly Neighborhood

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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 eaves San Jose which is listed at $2,646, while the average apartment in North Valley costs $4,580.

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 7 regular apartments in North Valley that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

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This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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