
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northern Cross Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $600 (37 Rentals)
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499 S 5th St

Pensione Esperanza

499 S 5th St

The Village at Willow Glen
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611 S 8th St

Alvarado Park - 55+ Senior Housing

875 Northrup St

440 S 10th St
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Northern Cross, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Northern Cross?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Northern Cross Studio Apartments | $2,335 | $1,200 | $3,940 |
Northern Cross 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,145 | $1,100 | $7,127 |
Northern Cross 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,879 | $2,395 | $6,537 |
Northern Cross 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,306 | $3,350 | $5,777 |
Northern Cross 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,960 | $4,030 | $5,550 |
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Cheapest Available Northern Cross Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northern Cross area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Pensione Esperanza priced from $1,200. Page Street Studios has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,234. Here are the most affordable Northern Cross apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Pensione Esperanza | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
Page Street Studios | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,234 |
The Village at Willow Glen | Building A | 1BR,1BA | $1,460 |
Alvarado Park - 55+ Senior Housing | 1Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,728 |
875 Northrup St | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
Almaden 1930 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,945 |
Sandalwood Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,950 |
134 Graham | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,100 |
142 and 150 Graham | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northern Cross, CA
As of June 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Northern Cross area is the $2.83 price per square foot Plan Penthouse G1 Model at 360 Residences in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $8,027. The second greatest value Northern Cross apartment is the 133 E Reed St Model at 133 E Reed St, Unit 133 starting at $5,300 with a $3.12 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northern Cross apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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360 Residences | Plan Penthouse G1 | 3BR,3.5BA | $2.83 |
133 E Reed St, Unit 133 | 133 E Reed St | 4BR,2BA | $3.12 |
The Glens Apartments | Willow Plan B | 3BR,2BA | $2.67 |
Latitude 37 | 2x2F-1065-p1 | 2BR,2BA | $2.91 |
1776 Apartments | Hamilton | 2BR,2BA | $3.14 |
Mosaic Apartments | Plan 1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.17 |
797 Farm Dr, Unit 4 | 797 Farm Dr | 2BR,1BA | $2.82 |
The Village at Willow Glen | Building A | 1BR,1BA | $2.43 |
Alvarado Park - 55+ Senior Housing | 1Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.15 |
Page Street Studios | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.88 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Getting Around the Northern Cross Neighborhood in San Jose, CA
Walk Score®
55 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
81 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
46 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northern Cross Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Northern Cross?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Northern Cross is under $2,100.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northern Cross?
The cheapest apartment in Northern Cross is The Village at Willow Glen which is listed at $1,460, while the average apartment in Northern Cross costs $5,300.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northern Cross?
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 12 regular apartments in Northern Cross 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 Northern Cross?
Cheap apartments in Northern Cross have an average cost of $337 which is $4,963 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northern Cross.
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