
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer North San Jose Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,400 (27 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the Outer North San Jose area of San Jose.


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Outer North San Jose, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Outer North San Jose?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Outer North San Jose Studio Apartments | $3,303 | $1,420 | $6,771 |
Outer North San Jose 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,592 | $1,500 | $6,040 |
Outer North San Jose 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,668 | $2,451 | $9,550 |
Outer North San Jose 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,987 | $2,392 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 27 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Outer North San Jose Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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Cheapest Available Outer North San Jose Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer North San Jose area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 2295 Anna Dr priced from $1,995. Bassett Davis Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,190. Here are the most affordable Outer North San Jose apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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2295 Anna Dr | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
Bassett Davis Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,190 |
1800 Civic Center | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,195 |
Greenpointe | 2x1 Jr | 2BR,1BA | $2,451 |
Waterford Place | The Carlton | 1BR,1BA | $2,479 |
Parc West | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,495 |
Enso | A0A | Studio,1BA | $2,524 |
North Park Apartment Homes | The Cypress- Studios | Studio,1BA | $2,595 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer North San Jose, CA
As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer North San Jose area is the $2.48 price per square foot Plan 1C Model at Milpa Village Townhomes in the in the North San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,595. The second greatest value Outer North San Jose apartment is the 3x3 Townhome Model at Domain Apartments starting at $4,697 with a $3.29 price per square foot in the North San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer North San Jose apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Milpa Village Townhomes | Plan 1C | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.48 |
Domain Apartments | 3x3 Townhome | 3BR,3BA | $3.29 |
700 Agnew Rd, Unit FL4-ID1847 | 700 Agnew Rd | 2BR,2BA | $3.55 |
The Verdant Apartments | B3A | 2BR,2BA | $3.48 |
Apex | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $3.40 |
Solera Apartment Community | Plan B1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.20 |
Waterford Place | The Carlton | 1BR,1BA | $3.39 |
1800 Civic Center | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.01 |
Greenpointe | 2x1 Jr | 2BR,1BA | $3.36 |
2295 Anna Dr | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.33 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
Our team compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed 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 the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Getting Around the Outer North San Jose Neighborhood in San Jose, CA
Walk Score®
40 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
68 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
48 / 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 Outer North San Jose Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Outer North San Jose?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Outer North San Jose is under $2,595.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer North San Jose?
The cheapest apartment in Outer North San Jose is 2295 Anna Dr which is listed at $1,995, while the average apartment in Outer North San Jose costs $5,630.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outer North San Jose?
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 7 regular apartments in Outer North San Jose 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 Outer North San Jose?
Cheap apartments in Outer North San Jose have an average cost of $132 which is $5,498 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer North San Jose.
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