Campbell, Mountian View, Sunnyvale (San Jose, Mountain View: apartments, rent, dorm)

[lmckinne]

I am planning on moving to the San Jose area into one of the following neighborhoods based on what I've been told about the area: Campbell, Moutnain View, Sunnyvale. Can anyone tell me a little about each of these areas and what to expect? I am looking for a safe area that is still close to fun places. I'll be attending San Jose State, but at the same time I want a nice neighborhood to call home. Also, if anyone has any specific apartment suggestions that would be amazing. I'm looking for a 1 bedroom for less than $1050/month. Thanks so much!

[Luke9686]

They are all very safe areas. They will all have the suburban feel to them.

Downtown Mountain View is a little more upbeat and funky. If that's what you're looking for. Not too familiary with Campbell.

[humboldtrat]

Those three places would be fine and are on the VTA light rail line. As for Campbell, Welcome to Downtown Campbell. You might have a problem finding a 1 bedroom apt. "for less than $1050".

Have you thought of staying in a dorm on the San Jose State campus?

[blazingsparkler]

I used to live at the Country Lane Apartments (right on Saratoga Avenue and about three blocks from West Gate Mall. The rent for a small 1 BR there was about $1200. You might be able to get an apartment on Hamilton Road for around $1100. However, most rent in San Jose is going to be $1500 or more.

[baggy]

Campbell would be my choice. It may be slightly more expensive than the others but the little once orchard town is really turning into a mini Saratoga if you will. The city is continually growing and has the nicest people of the cities you mentioned.
If you are looking for a little more diversity, both Sunnyvale and Mountain View
are extremely diverse as fas as ethnicity goes.