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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Campus Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $900 (41 Rentals)
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164 S 10th St
164 S 10th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Hawthorn Senior Apartments
715 E Saint John StSan Jose, CA 95112
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232 N 8th St
232 N 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Westwood Properties
55-75 S 6th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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390 N 2nd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Vintage Tower
235 E Santa Clara StSan Jose, CA 95113
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Jeanne D ARC Manor
85 S 5th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Brookwood Terrace
1346 E San Antonio StSan Jose, CA 95116
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650 S 8th St
650 S 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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215 Oak St
215 Oak StSan Jose, CA 95110
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Bella Castello
570 Keyes StSan Jose, CA 95112
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122 Graham Avenue Apartments
122 Graham AveSan Jose, CA 95110
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Metro Gardens
420 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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515 E WiLL
515 E William StSan Jose, CA 95112
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603 S 1st St
603 S 1st StSan Jose, CA 95113
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150 Graham Avenue Apartments
150 Graham AveSan Jose, CA 95110
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The Kelsey Ayer Station
457 N 1st StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Fourth St. Apartments
375-395 S 4th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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39-0008
74 S 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Metro Gardens
420 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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357 Willow St
357 Willow StSan Jose, CA 95110
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Reed Apartments
283 E Reed StSan Jose, CA 95112
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79 N 10th St
79 N 10th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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742 S. 9th St. Apartments
742 S 9th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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The Ruckers Mansion
418 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Ashworth Apartments
755 Story RdSan Jose, CA 95122
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Metro Station
439 S 4th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Fourth Street Apartments
542 S 4th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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670-686 S. 8th
670-686 S 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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625 S 11th St
625 S 11th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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142 and 150 Graham
142 Graham AveSan Jose, CA 95110
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Renzel Apartments
120 Arroyo WaySan Jose, CA 95112
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134 Graham
134 Graham AveSan Jose, CA 95110
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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 | $2,800 | $1,400 | $3,640 |
| South Campus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,409 | $1,240 | $8,780 |
| South Campus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,007 | $995 | $8,565 |
| South Campus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,945 | $1,720 | $5,153 |
| South Campus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,620 | $1,585 | $1,655 |
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Cheapest Available South Campus Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Campus area of San Jose, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at 27 North - Student Housing Apartments priced from $995. 164 S 10th St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,240. Here are the most affordable South Campus apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 North - Student Housing Apartments | 2B Shared Attached - Fall 2026 (Other) | 2BR,2BA | $995 |
| 164 S 10th St | 164 S 10th St | 1BR,4BA | $1,240 |
| The Franciscan | Room 14 | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR,1BA | $1,680 |
| Hawthorn Senior Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,709 |
| 79 N 10th St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,825 |
| Westwood Properties | 55 S 6th | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
| Vintage Tower | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,090 |
| 702 Vine St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2,300 |
| The Colonnade Apartments | Medium Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,427 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Campus, CA
As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Campus area is the $2.97 price per square foot The Capri BMR Model at Villa Torino in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,416. The second greatest value South Campus apartment is the 2D Private Attached - Fall 2026 (SJSU) Model at 27 North - Student Housing Apartments starting at $1,850 with a $2.19 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Campus apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villa Torino | The Capri BMR | 2BR,2BA | $2.97 |
| 27 North - Student Housing Apartments | 2D Private Attached - Fall 2026 (SJSU) | 2BR,2BA | $2.19 |
| 360 Residences | Plan 1A | 1BR,1BA | $4.00 |
| 101 San Fernando | Plan 1D | 1BR,1BA | $3.98 |
| 702 Vine St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2.95 |
| Market Gateway Apartments | Matisse | 1BR,1BA | $3.77 |
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| 143 W Reed St | Remodeled 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.84 |
| Vintage Tower | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $4.02 |
| Westwood Properties | 55 S 6th | Studio ,1BA | $3.79 |
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Our team is proud to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States including South Campus, San Jose, and the greater San Jose area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Campus Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Campus?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Campus is under $2,427.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Campus?
The cheapest apartment in South Campus is 164 S 10th St which is listed at $1,240, while the average apartment in South Campus costs $4,233.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Campus?
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 11 regular apartments in South Campus 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 South Campus?
Cheap apartments in South Campus have an average cost of $866 which is $3,367 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Campus.
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