Cheap Homes for Rent in South Campus Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,000 (7 Rentals)

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South Campus, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Campus Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Campus area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at The Kelsey Ayer Station priced from $1,566. Vintage Tower has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,721. Here are the most affordable South Campus apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Kelsey Ayer Station50% AMI StudioStudio,1BA$1,566
Vintage TowerVT1B1BB1BR,1BA$1,721
232 N 8th St1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Campus, CA

As of May 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Campus area is the $2.75 price per square foot 2/2 Model at 175 W Saint James St in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,800. The second greatest value South Campus apartment is the The Capri Model at Villa Torino starting at $3,650 with a $3.17 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
175 W Saint James St2/22BR,2BA$2.75
Villa TorinoThe Capri2BR,2BA$3.17
Foundry CommonsC1 (2x2)2BR,2BA$3.49
360 ResidencesPlan A41BR,1BA$3.53
The RydenA81BR,1BA$3.82
The PiercePlan E1BR,1BA$3.87
Sparta505 - Student HousingPlan F2BR,2BA$2.79
Vintage TowerVT1B1BB1BR,1BA$2.86
The Ruckers MansionAPT#1Studio ,1BA$3.75
232 N 8th St1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.50

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Campus

What type of rentals are currently available in South Campus?

There are currently 636 Apartments for Rent in South Campus, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,200 to $12,203. There are also 23 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Campus ranging from $1,090 to $3,650.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in South Campus?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Campus ranges from $1,090 to $3,650 with an average monthly rent of $2,870.

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