Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northside Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,200 (33 Rentals)

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Jeanne D ARC Manor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Jeanne D ARC Manor

85 S 5th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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650 S 8th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

650 S 8th St

650 S 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Metro Gardens
Studio Apartments

Metro Gardens

420 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Reed Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Reed Apartments

283 E Reed StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Miraido Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Miraido Village

520-566 N 6th StSan Jose, CA 95112

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Metro Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Metro Gardens

420 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Tao Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tao Apartments

544 N 4th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Metro Station
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Metro Station

439 S 4th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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670-686 S. 8th
1 Bedroom Apartments

670-686 S. 8th

670-686 S 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Northside, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Northside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northside area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Vintage Tower priced from $1,721. Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,759. Here are the most affordable Northside apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vintage TowerVT1B1BB1BR,1BA$1,721
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,759
Westwood Properties55 S 6thStudio,1BA$1,800
1040-1058 N. 4th St, San JoseStudioStudio,1BA$1,835
The Ruckers MansionAPT#1Studio,1BA$1,900
The Kelsey Ayer Station80% AMI StudioStudio,1BA$1,989
Japantown Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,015
The Colonnade ApartmentsMedium StudioStudio,1BA$2,370
The Maxwell Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,495
The JulianS1Studio,1BA$2,529

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northside, CA

As of June 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Northside 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 Northside 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 Northside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
360 ResidencesPlan Penthouse G13BR,3.5BA$2.83
133 E Reed St, Unit 133133 E Reed St4BR,2BA$3.12
175 W Saint James St2/22BR,2BA$2.75
163 Gifford Ave, Unit B163 Gifford Ave3BR,1BA$2.83
101 San FernandoPlan - 2 Bed / 2 Bath Townhome2BR,2BA$2.96
Villa TorinoThe Capri2BR,2BA$3.00
MarquisC32BR,2BA$3.14
Metropolitan Court Apartments5th floor1BR,1BA$2.98
Sparta505 - Student HousingPlan F2BR,2BA$2.79
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.64

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Northside, San Jose, CA

Ranked #73

Among neighborhoods in San Jose, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States, including San Jose. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, multifamily communities for the kids, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Northside Neighborhood in San Jose, CA

Walk Score®

89 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

93 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

68 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

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 $2,529.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northside?

The cheapest apartment in Northside is Vintage Tower which is listed at $1,721, while the average apartment in Northside costs $6,270.

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 8 regular apartments in Northside that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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