Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Great Oaks Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $900 (27 Rentals)

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property at 45 Kenbrook Cir

$1,000

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 3

45 Kenbrook Cir, Unit Room for rent

45 Kenbrook Cir
San JoseCA95111
property at 5486 Colony Field Dr

$1,349

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$1,349

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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5486 Colony Field Dr

San JoseCA95123

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property at 635 River View Dr

$2,400

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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 15

635 River View Dr

San JoseCA95111

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Blossom Hill
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$2,861 - $4,541
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$2,861 - $4,541

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Blossom Hill

5480 Lean AveSan Jose, CA 95123
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Ascent
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$2,963 - $5,257
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Ascent

5805 Charlotte DrSan Jose, CA 95123
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Eden Palms Apartments
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Eden Palms Apartments

5398 Monterey RdSan Jose, CA 95111
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Oak Grove
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Grove

5568 Lexington AveSan Jose, CA 95123
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Monterey Manor
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Monterey Manor

5330 Monterey HwySan Jose, CA 95111
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Oak Tree Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Tree Village

100 Branham Ln ESan Jose, CA 95111
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Great Oaks, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Great Oaks Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Great Oaks area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Blossom Valley Senior Apartments priced from $995. Orchard Glen has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,799. Here are the most affordable Great Oaks apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Blossom Valley Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$995
Orchard GlenStudio - 60%Studio,1BA$1,799
Charlotte Park Apartments1B1B1BR,1BA$1,822
Blossom Oaks ApartmentsRoseview1BR,1BA$2,000
Thornbridge1X1A1BR,1BA$2,012
The Woods ApartmentsSycamoreStudio,1BA$2,295
Glenbrook Apartments1X11BR,1BA$2,399
Terra House ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,472
Orchard Park ApartmentsPeachwell2BR,2BA$2,850
Blossom HillMedium 2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2,861

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Great Oaks, CA

As of June 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Great Oaks area is the $3.25 price per square foot Medium 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at Blossom Hill in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $2,861. The second greatest value Great Oaks apartment is the Peachwell Model at Orchard Park Apartments starting at $2,850 with a $3.34 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Great Oaks apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Blossom HillMedium 2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.25
Orchard Park ApartmentsPeachwell2BR,2BA$3.34
The LexD1BR,1BA$4.05
AscentPlan 1A1BR,1BA$4.20
Charlotte Park Apartments1B1B1BR,1BA$2.81
Glenbrook Apartments1X11BR,1BA$3.96
Blossom Oaks ApartmentsSpringwell1BR,1BA$3.50
Thornbridge1X1A1BR,1BA$3.86
Blossom Valley Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.53
Orchard GlenStudio - 60%Studio ,1BA$4.67

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Great Oaks, San Jose, CA

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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Great Oaks Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Great Oaks?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Great Oaks is at Blossom Valley Senior Apartments listed at $995.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Great Oaks Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Great Oaks Apartment is $1,822 at Charlotte Park Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Great Oaks Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Great Oaks is starting from $2,112 at Charlotte Park Apartments.

What is the most affordable Great Oaks Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Great Oaks Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Woods Apartments and starts from $3,510.

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