
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northside Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $900 (34 Rentals)
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27 North - Student Housing Apartments

163 Gifford Ave, Unit D

164 S 10th St

The Kelsey Ayer Station

420 S Third St

232 N 8th St

Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments
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99 S 14th St

1040-1058 N. 4th St, San Jose

Westwood Properties

Metropolitan Court Apartments

The Colonnade Apartments

53 S 9th St

420 S Third St

Miraido Village
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SRO-Apartment Building

650 S 8th St

Metro Gardens

515 E WiLL

Fourth St. Apartments

E Empire - Owner Notify - Rent Control-DT

Metro Gardens
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First Street Manor

39-0008

742 S. 9th St. Apartments

Tao Apartments

Metro Station

The Ruckers Mansion

Fourth Street Apartments
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670-686 S. 8th

N. San Pedro Apartments
Northside, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Northside?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northside Studio Apartments | $2,606 | $1,450 | $3,695 |
| Northside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,098 | $900 | $7,170 |
| Northside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,525 | $995 | $8,370 |
| Northside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,283 | $1,045 | $5,607 |
| Northside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,519 | $1,060 | $1,660 |
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Cheapest Available Northside Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northside area of San Jose, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at 27 North - Student Housing Apartments priced from $995. 164 S 10th St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,240. Here are the most affordable Northside apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 North - Student Housing Apartments | 2B Shared Attached - Spring 2026 (SJSU) | 2BR,2BA | $995 |
| 164 S 10th St | 164 S 10th St | 1BR,1BA | $1,240 |
| The Franciscan | Room 8 | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR,1BA | $1,680 |
| The Kelsey Ayer Station | 50% AMI Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,706 |
| Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,759 |
| 39-0008 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
| 1040-1058 N. 4th St, San Jose | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
| Westwood Properties | 55 S 6th St. | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northside, CA
As of January 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northside area is the $2.97 price per square foot Plan 3A + Loft Townhome Model at The Esplanade in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,439. The second greatest value Northside apartment is the TC4dl - 3BR BA Townhome + Den + Loft Model at Exhibit at J Town Apartments starting at $4,750 with a $3.43 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northside apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Esplanade | Plan 3A + Loft Townhome | 3BR,3BA | $2.97 |
| Exhibit at J Town Apartments | TC4dl - 3BR BA Townhome + Den + Loft | 3BR,2BA | $3.43 |
| 708 N 1st St | 3 Bd 1.5BA | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.05 |
| Palm Court Apartments | 3X1 | 3BR,1BA | $2.73 |
| Marquis | Plan 2D | 2BR,2BA | $2.82 |
| 428 S 11th St | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.88 |
| Villa Torino | The Firenze | 1BR,1BA | $3.22 |
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.64 |
| 39-0008 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $3.36 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northside Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Northside?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Northside is under $1,895.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northside?
The cheapest apartment in Northside is 164 S 10th St which is listed at $1,240, while the average apartment in Northside costs $3,604.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northside?
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 106 regular apartments in Northside 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 Northside?
Cheap apartments in Northside have an average cost of $1,080 which is $2,524 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northside.
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