Bay Area/ San Jose/ Real Estate & Development
Published on December 11, 2019
The cheapest apartments for rent in North San Jose345 Village Center Drive. | Photo: Apartment Guide

Apartment hunting on a budget can be challenging. So what does a cheap price on a rental in North San Jose look like these days — and what might you get for your money?

According to Walk Score, the neighborhood isn't very walkable, is convenient for biking and has a few nearby public transportation options. It also features median rents for a one-bedroom that hover around $2,700, compared to a $1,977 one-bedroom median for San Jose as a whole.

A look at local listings in North San Jose via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide paints a picture of what price-conscious apartment seekers can expect to find in this San Jose neighborhood.

Read on for the cheapest listings available right now. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)

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345 Village Center Drive

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Listed at $2,392/month, this 540-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, located at 345 Village Center Drive, is 11.4% less than the $2,700/month median rent for a one-bedroom in North San Jose.

The building features secured entry and garage parking. You'll also find hardwood flooring and a dishwasher in the unit. Pet owners, take heed: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

(See the complete listing here.)

3500 Palmilla Drive

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

This one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, situated at 3500 Palmilla Drive, is listed for $2,575/month for its 664 square feet.

In the unit, you're promised a walk-in closet and a fireplace. Building amenities include secured entry and garage parking. For those with furry friends in tow, this property is pet-friendly. Look out for a $750 dog deposit and a $300 cat deposit.

(See the complete listing here.)

320 Crescent Village Circle

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Here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 320 Crescent Village Circle, which, at 746 square feet, is going for $2,650/month.

When it comes to building amenities, expect a swimming pool. You can also expect a walk-in closet, hardwood flooring and a dishwasher in the unit. Pet lovers are in luck: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. The listing specifies a $750 dog deposit and a $300 cat deposit.

(See the full listing here.)

121 E. Tasman Drive

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Then there's this 796-square-foot apartment with one bedroom and one bathroom at 121 E. Tasman Drive, listed at $2,681/month.

The unit features a walk-in closet, a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting and a dishwasher. Good news for pet lovers: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. The building features garage parking and secured entry. The listing specifies a $1,000 pet deposit.

(See the listing here.)

250 Brandon St.

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Finally, check out this 702-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 250 Brandon St., listed at $2,745/month.

The building offers garage parking. You can also expect hardwood flooring, a dishwasher, in-unit laundry and a walk-in closet in the apartment. Pet lovers are in luck: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. The listing specifies a $750 dog deposit and a $300 cat deposit.

(Here's the listing.)


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