
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwood Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,500 (25 Rentals)
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2009 Swansea Ct

Amberwood Apartments

1798 Morrill Ave, Unit Studio

ReNew Berryessa

1988 Tradan Dr
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3308 Landess Ave

2750 Somerset Park Cir

1505 Four Oaks Cir

Parc West

1423 S Milpitas Blvd

The Crossing at Montague
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1106 Edsel Dr, Unit 2

308 Sango

The Harlowe

Apex

Turing at The Fields

Anton Aspire
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Gideon

Montevista Apartments

Ivy Park at Milpitas

313 San Petra Ct

186-192 Selwyn Dr
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Northwood, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Northwood?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwood Studio Apartments | $2,958 | $2,530 | $3,610 |
| Northwood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,414 | $2,700 | $4,620 |
| Northwood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,875 | $2,895 | $5,255 |
| Northwood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,789 | $2,900 | $6,500 |
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Cheapest Available Northwood Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northwood area of San Jose, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at 313 San Petra Ct priced from $2,495. eaves San Jose has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,530. Here are the most affordable Northwood apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 313 San Petra Ct | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2,495 |
| eaves San Jose | 281 | Studio,1BA | $2,530 |
| Amberwood Apartments | 1 bed/1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,700 |
| Parc West | 1BR/1BA With Loft Area | 1BR,1BA | $2,750 |
| ReNew Berryessa | Sierra | 1BR,1BA | $3,019 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwood, CA
As of July 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northwood area is the $3.46 price per square foot Cedar Model at Woodland Meadow in the in the Berryessa neighborhood starting from $3,875. The second greatest value Northwood apartment is the Plan A4L Model at Gideon starting at $4,380 with a $4.16 price per square foot in the North San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northwood apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland Meadow | Cedar | 2BR,2BA | $3.46 |
| Gideon | Plan A4L | 1BR,1BA | $4.16 |
| The Harlowe | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $4.22 |
| 313 San Petra Ct | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.83 |
| Amalfi Apartments | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $4.20 |
| Turing at The Fields | Plan A4 | 1BR,1BA | $4.62 |
| Parc West | 1BR/1BA With Loft Area | 1BR,1BA | $3.63 |
| Willow Lake | Maple | 1BR,1BA | $4.53 |
| Amberwood Apartments | 1 bed/1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $4.14 |
| ReNew Berryessa | Sierra | 1BR,1BA | $4.72 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northwood Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northwood?
The cheapest apartment in Northwood is Amberwood Apartments which is listed at $2,700, while the average apartment in Northwood costs $4,664.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northwood?
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 1 regular apartments in Northwood that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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