Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northside Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,200 (33 Rentals)
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67 S 8th St

499 S 5th St

611 S 8th St

Vintage Tower

232 N 8th St

Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments
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The Ruckers Mansion
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Northside, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Northside?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Northside Studio Apartments | $3,107 | $1,745 | $5,871 |
Northside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,372 | $1,200 | $7,500 |
Northside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,264 | $2,395 | $8,435 |
Northside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,903 | $3,270 | $10,000+ |
Northside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,420 | $5,300 | $5,540 |
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There are currently 33 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Northside Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Vintage Tower | VT1B1BB | 1BR,1BA | $1,721 |
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,759 |
Westwood Properties | 55 S 6th | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
1040-1058 N. 4th St, San Jose | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,835 |
The Ruckers Mansion | APT#1 | Studio,1BA | $1,900 |
The Kelsey Ayer Station | 80% AMI Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,989 |
Japantown Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,015 |
The Colonnade Apartments | Medium Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,370 |
The Maxwell Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,495 |
The Julian | S1 | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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360 Residences | Plan Penthouse G1 | 3BR,3.5BA | $2.83 |
133 E Reed St, Unit 133 | 133 E Reed St | 4BR,2BA | $3.12 |
175 W Saint James St | 2/2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.75 |
163 Gifford Ave, Unit B | 163 Gifford Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.83 |
101 San Fernando | Plan - 2 Bed / 2 Bath Townhome | 2BR,2BA | $2.96 |
Villa Torino | The Capri | 2BR,2BA | $3.00 |
Marquis | C3 | 2BR,2BA | $3.14 |
Metropolitan Court Apartments | 5th floor | 1BR,1BA | $2.98 |
Sparta505 - Student Housing | Plan F | 2BR,2BA | $2.79 |
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.64 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleNorthside, San Jose, CA
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4.0Pet Friendly
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Lifestyle Ratings
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
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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 $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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