Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northern Cross Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $600 (22 Rentals)
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598 Columbia Ave

Pensione Esperanza

Alvarado Park - 55+ Senior Housing
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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 | $2,360 | $1,319 | $2,770 |
| Northern Cross 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,821 | $1,100 | $6,868 |
| Northern Cross 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,517 | $2,168 | $10,000+ |
| Northern Cross 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,218 | $3,350 | $6,084 |
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There are currently 22 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 Studio unit found at Pensione Esperanza priced from $1,319. Alvarado Park - 55+ Senior Housing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,642. Here are the most affordable Northern Cross apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pensione Esperanza | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,319 |
| Alvarado Park - 55+ Senior Housing | 1Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,642 |
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR,1BA | $1,680 |
| Tamien Station | The Tule | Studio,1BA | $1,699 |
| Almaden | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,817 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northern Cross, CA
As of October 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Northern Cross area is the $3.25 price per square foot B1T Model at Avalon Morrison Park in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,180. The second greatest value Northern Cross apartment is the 2 bedroom Model at 428 S 11th St starting at $2,595 with a $2.88 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon Morrison Park | B1T | 2BR,2.5BA | $3.25 |
| 428 S 11th St | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.88 |
| Elements | Plan 1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.15 |
| Mosaic Apartments | Plan 1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.18 |
| Rosewalk Apartment Homes | Residence 1 Luxury | 1BR,1BA | $3.29 |
| Willow Park Apartments | 1+1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.83 |
| Sandalwood Apartments | Large - 1 bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.28 |
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| Almaden | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.88 |
| Alvarado Park - 55+ Senior Housing | 1Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.99 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleNorthern Cross, San Jose, CA
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across California and customized analysis for Central San Jose, CA. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
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?
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- 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 $2,195.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northern Cross?
The cheapest apartment in Northern Cross is Alvarado Park - 55+ Senior Housing which is listed at $1,642, while the average apartment in Northern Cross costs $4,055.
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.
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