
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the South Campus Neighborhood of San Jose, CA (346 Rentals)


The James

Foundry Commons

Centerra

Westwood Properties

Hawthorn Senior Apartments

Miro

Market Gateway Apartments

Neo on First
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Villa Torino

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One South Market

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The Colonnade Apartments

Sainte Claire Building

33 South Third

Vintage Tower

101 San Fernando

Metropolitan Court Apartments

143 W Reed St
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327 Willow St

232 N 8th St

468 S 6th St

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1 S Market St, Unit SI FL17-ID750

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77 N Almaden Ave, Unit SI ID1054443P

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77 N Almaden Ave, Unit SI ID1040079P

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1 S Market St, Unit SI FL22-ID805

499 S 5th St

97 E St James St

77 N Almaden Ave
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52 S 10th St

1 S Market St

168 S 10th St

516 Martha St

134 N 7th St

1 E Julian St

Ashworth Apartments

869-875 Almaden Avenue

St. James Place

Brickyard Place
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121-135 Graham Ave

515 E WiLL

79 N 10th St

Metro Gardens

Renzel Apartments

702 Vine St

620 S Third St.

332 N 8th St

402 N 3rd St

340 E Saint James St
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South Campus, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Campus?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Campus Studio Apartments | $2,872 | $1,400 | $3,503 |
South Campus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,408 | $1,830 | $8,706 |
| South Campus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,320 | $2,495 | $10,000+ |
| South Campus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,171 | $2,695 | $5,103 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 346 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the South Campus Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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Largest Available South Campus 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the South Campus area of San Jose, CA is found at The James and is listed at 1,033 square feet priced from $3,936. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The James | A10 | 1,033 Sq Ft | $3,936 |
| Centerra | F02 | 977 Sq Ft | $3,930 |
| 101 San Fernando | Plan 1G Townhome | 946 Sq Ft | $3,149 |
| One South Market | One Bed One Bath B4 | 885 Sq Ft | $3,505 |
| Villa Torino | The Firenze BMR | 858 Sq Ft | $2,954 |
| 360 Residences | Plan 1B | 817 Sq Ft | $3,297 |
| Neo on First | 1 BR 1 BA - Furnished | 800 Sq Ft | $5,950 |
| Westwood Properties | 55 S 6th | 800 Sq Ft | $2,395 |
| The Pierce | Plan C | 764 Sq Ft | $3,600 |
| Miro | A11 | 761 Sq Ft | $3,869 |
Cheapest Available South Campus 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit South Campus of San Jose, CA is the 7 Model starting from $1,680 at 515 E WiLL. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in South Campus is currently $3,408. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | $1,680 |
| Hawthorn Senior Apartments | One Bedroom | $1,830 |
| 327 Willow St | 1 bed 1 bath | $1,875 |
| 232 N 8th St | 1 Bed 1 Bath | $1,900 |
| Vintage Tower | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | $2,090 |
| Westwood Properties | 55 S 6th | $2,395 |
| 143 W Reed St | FULLY LEASED | $2,495 |
| SPARQ | JR 1 Bedroom A3 | $2,850 |
| Villa Torino | The Firenze BMR | $2,954 |
| The Colonnade Apartments | Small 1 Bd 1 Bth City Slicker | $2,997 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom South Campus Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in South Campus with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in South Campus is at 515 E WiLL listed at $1,680.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom South Campus Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in South Campus is $3,408.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom South Campus Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in South Campus is a 1,033 square feet unit starting from $3,936 at The James.
What is the average size for South Campus 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in South Campus is currently 532 sq ft.
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