
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northern Cross Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $500 (46 Rentals)
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412 E William St

468 S 6th St

430 Jerome St

1195 Yosemite Ave

3188 Heather Ridge Dr, Unit Spare Room, Unit Spare Room

The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ Only

Total Monthly Price
1025 Minnesota Ave, Unit 22, Unit 22

875 Northrup St
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Glen Eyrie Apartments

1012 Pacific Ave, Unit 1012 Pacific Avenue, Unit 1012 Pacific Avenue

Paseo Senter

Willow Pointe

Delmas Park

Page Street Studios

Pensione Esperanza
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912 - 914 Delbert Way

Pollard Plaza Apartment

650 S 8th St

215 Oak St

Bella Castello

Almaden House

122 Graham Avenue Apartments

Royal Garden Apartments

Alvarado Park - 55+ Senior Housing
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Metro Gardens

515 E WiLL

603 S 1st St

Tamien Station

150 Graham Avenue Apartments

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Fourth St. Apartments

Orvieto Family A

357 Willow St
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Villa Almaden Apartments

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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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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 | $2,430 | $1,625 | $2,937 |
| Northern Cross 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,057 | $1,000 | $6,459 |
| Northern Cross 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,708 | $2,205 | $9,457 |
| Northern Cross 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,852 | $3,350 | $4,799 |
| Northern Cross 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,149 | $4,899 | $5,399 |
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There are currently 46 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Northern Cross Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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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 - 55+ Only priced from $1,594. 515 E WiLL has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,680. 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 - 55+ Only | Building A | 1BR,1BA | $1,594 |
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR,1BA | $1,680 |
| 875 Northrup St | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| Almaden | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,812 |
| Almaden | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,825 |
| Glen Eyrie Apartments | Glen Eyrie Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,870 |
| Summercrest Villas | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,025 |
| Redwood Seniors of Willow Glen - 55+ | Sequoia | 2BR,1BA | $2,205 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northern Cross, CA
As of May 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northern Cross area is the $3.02 price per square foot 2x2F-1142-p1 Model at Latitude 37 in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,450. The second greatest value Northern Cross apartment is the Plan 3 Model at Scotia Apartments starting at $3,381 with a $3.02 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latitude 37 | 2x2F-1142-p1 | 2BR,2BA | $3.02 |
| Scotia Apartments | Plan 3 | 2BR,2BA | $3.02 |
| Almaden Terrace Apartment Homes | D-3X2 | 3BR,2BA | $3.52 |
| Redwood Seniors of Willow Glen - 55+ | Sequoia | 2BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| Neo on First | 1 BR 1 BA - Unfurnished | 1BR,1BA | $3.37 |
| Alterra | Two Bedroom, One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.59 |
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| Almaden | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.87 |
| The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ Only | Building A | 1BR,1BA | $2.66 |
| Summercrest Villas | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.52 |
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Best Local Schools in Northern Cross, San Jose, CA
Ernesto 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 $2,205.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northern Cross?
The cheapest apartment in Northern Cross is The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ Only 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 10 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 $362 which is $4,537 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northern Cross.
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