Cheap Homes for Rent in North Valley Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,800 (6 Rentals)

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property at 1423 S Milpitas Blvd

$2,560

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$2,560

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Available Jan 10, 2027

1423 S Milpitas Blvd

MilpitasCA95035
property at 500 Golfview Dr

$2,860

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$2,860

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2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Rentals

Available Feb 3, 2027

500 Golfview Dr

San JoseCA95127

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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
Country Club Villa1 Bed 1 Bath Downstairs1BR,1BA$2,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Valley, CA

As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Valley area is the $4.01 price per square foot B1 Model at The Harlowe in the in the Berryessa neighborhood starting from $3,995. The second greatest value North Valley apartment is the 2 BED 2 BATH B Model at Fairway Glen starting at $3,294 with a $3.54 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 HarloweB12BR,2BA$4.01
Fairway Glen2 BED 2 BATH B2BR,2BA$3.54
The EdgeB4-A12BR,2BA$4.23
Woodland MeadowAspen1BR,1BA$3.47
Willow LakeMaple1BR,1BA$3.79
Country Club Villa1 Bed 1 Bath Downstairs1BR,1BA$3.49
Amberwood Apartments1 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$4.14
ReNew BerryessaSierra1BR,1BA$4.19
308 Sango1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$3.17
Sofi Berryessa1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$4.67

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Frequently Asked Questions about North Valley

What type of rentals are currently available in North Valley?

There are currently 125 Apartments for Rent in North Valley, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,300 to $5,250. There are also 37 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in North Valley ranging from $1,800 to $5,800.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in North Valley ranges from $1,800 to $5,800 with an average monthly rent of $3,862.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in North Valley range from $2,728 to $4,541, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,500 to $4,850. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,300.

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.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

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