Cheap Apartments for Rent in the River Oaks Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,500 (37 Rentals)

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121 Tasman
$3,070 - $4,118
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 11

121 Tasman

121 E Tasman DrSan Jose, CA 95134
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Villa Savannah
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Savannah

4511 Renaissance DrSan Jose, CA 95134
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Stonegate
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Stonegate

4401 Renaissance DrSan Jose, CA 95134
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Enso
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Enso

175 Baypointe PkySan Jose, CA 95134

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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235 Metropolitan Dr

MilpitasCA95035
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$1,500

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1609 Lee Way

MilpitasCA95035

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Montevista Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Montevista Apartments

1001 S Main StMilpitas, CA 95035
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Ivy Park at Milpitas
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ivy Park at Milpitas

80 Cedar WayMilpitas, CA 95035
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Ilara
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ilara

1201 S Main StMilpitas, CA 95035
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River Oaks, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available River Oaks Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the River Oaks area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 308 Sango priced from $1,982. The Crossing at Montague has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,725. Here are the most affordable River Oaks apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
308 Sango1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,982
The Crossing at MontagueHamilton1BR,1BA$2,725
Parc West1BR/1BA With Loft Area1BR,1BA$2,750
EnsoPlan SAStudio,1BA$2,759
ApexPlan SBStudio,1BA$2,817
Woodland MeadowAspen1BR,1BA$2,906
Willow LakeMaple1BR,1BA$2,907
epicHeroicStudio,1BA$2,907
Elan at River OaksPlan SAStudio,1BA$2,948
North Park Apartment HomesThe Redwoods- One Bedrooms1BR,1BA$3,015

Best Value Apartments for Rent in River Oaks, CA

As of April 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the River Oaks area is the $3.78 price per square foot 2x2-1208 Model at Carlyle in the in the North San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,564. The second greatest value River Oaks apartment is the Plan B1 Model at Turing at The Fields starting at $3,920 with a $3.55 price per square foot in the North San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for River Oaks apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Carlyle2x2-12082BR,2BA$3.78
Turing at The FieldsPlan B12BR,2BA$3.55
Bella Vista2x2-10582BR,2BA$3.77
Lantana at Milpitas StationB72BR,2BA$3.92
GideonPlan B12BR,2BA$3.99
Woodland MeadowAspen1BR,1BA$3.48
Parc West1BR/1BA With Loft Area1BR,1BA$3.63
Willow LakeMaple1BR,1BA$3.97
The Crossing at MontagueHamilton1BR,1BA$3.81
308 Sango1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$3.17

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compares millions of points of data to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for San Jose, California. 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 outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, family-friendly amenities, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap River Oaks Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in River Oaks?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in River Oaks is under $3,015.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in River Oaks?

The cheapest apartment in River Oaks is 308 Sango which is listed at $1,982, while the average apartment in River Oaks costs $5,405.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in River Oaks?

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 10 regular apartments in River Oaks 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 River Oaks?

Cheap apartments in River Oaks have an average cost of $145 which is $5,260 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in River Oaks.

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