
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northern Cross Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $600 (47 Rentals)
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687 Locust St

685 Locust St

468 S 6th St

430 Jerome St

598 Columbia Ave

3188 Heather Ridge Dr, Unit Spare Room

125 Laurel Grove Ln

The Village at Willow Glen
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694 S Second St

875 Northrup St

Glen Eyrie Apartments

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The Colonnade Apartments

Willow Pointe

Delmas Park

Page Street Studios

Pensione Esperanza

Paseo Senter
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Pollard Plaza Apartment

650 S 8th St

215 Oak St

2221 Golden Crest Commons

Bella Castello

Almaden House

122 Graham Avenue Apartments

Royal Garden Apartments
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Metro Gardens

603 S 1st St

Tamien Station

150 Graham Avenue Apartments

Surrey Square Apartments

Fourth St. Apartments

Orvieto Family A

357 Willow St
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742 S. 9th St. Apartments

Corde Terra Senior

Shiraz Senior Apartments

Koi Creek

2069 Radio Ave

The Ruckers Mansion
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Ashworth Apartments
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Cross Studio Apartments | $2,404 | $1,595 | $3,065 |
| Northern Cross 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,882 | $1,000 | $4,390 |
| Northern Cross 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,543 | $2,205 | $4,800 |
| Northern Cross 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,451 | $2,850 | $5,760 |
| Northern Cross 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,149 | $4,899 | $5,399 |
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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 1 Bed unit found at The Village at Willow Glen priced from $1,594. 875 Northrup St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,750. Here are the most affordable Northern Cross apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Village at Willow Glen | Building A | 1BR,1BA | $1,594 |
| 875 Northrup St | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| 625 S 11th St | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,975 |
| The Colonnade Apartments | Medium Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,009 |
| Summercrest Villas | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,025 |
| Almaden | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $2,124 |
| Almaden | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,172 |
| Redwood Seniors of Willow Glen - 55+ | Sequoia | 2BR,1BA | $2,205 |
| Willow Glen Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,475 |
| Windy Hill Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,495 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northern Cross, CA
As of April 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northern Cross area is the $2.88 price per square foot Plan 2M Model at 360 Residences in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,847. The second greatest value Northern Cross apartment is the B01 Model at Vespaio starting at $3,646 with a $3.21 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 360 Residences | Plan 2M | 2BR,2BA | $2.88 |
| Vespaio | B01 | 2BR,2BA | $3.21 |
| Scotia Apartments | Plan 2 | 2BR,2BA | $3.17 |
| Rosewalk Apartment Homes | Residence 3 Luxury | 2BR,2BA | $3.16 |
| Villas Willow Glen | 2BD, 2BTH A | 2BR,2BA | $3.36 |
| Latitude 37 | 1x1F-977-p2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.76 |
| Museum Park | Soho LiveWork | 1BR,1BA | $3.17 |
| Elements | Plan 2 | 1BR,1BA | $3.22 |
| Redwood Seniors of Willow Glen - 55+ | Sequoia | 2BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| The Village at Willow Glen | Building A | 1BR,1BA | $2.66 |
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Best Local Schools in Northern Cross, San Jose, CA
Hammer Montessori at Galarza Elementary
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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 $2,495.
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 $1,594, while the average apartment in Northern Cross costs $4,899.
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 15 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 $405 which is $4,494 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northern Cross.
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