Cheap Apartments for Rent in the River Oaks Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,500 (58 Rentals)

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121 Tasman
$3,189
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 26, 2027

121 Tasman

121 E Tasman DrSan Jose, CA 95134
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property at 2195 Klassen Wy

$3,480

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$3,480
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3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Rentals

Available Mar 8, 2027

2195 Klassen Wy

San JoseCA95131
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Stonegate
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Stonegate

4401 Renaissance 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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Enso
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Enso

175 Baypointe PkySan Jose, CA 95134
property at 235 Metropolitan Dr

$1,050

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 1

235 Metropolitan Dr

MilpitasCA95035
property at 1423 S Milpitas Blvd

$2,560

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$2,560
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1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Rentals

Available Jan 10, 2027

1423 S Milpitas Blvd

MilpitasCA95035

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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 3 Beds unit found at Stonegate priced from $2,387. Apex has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,669. Here are the most affordable River Oaks apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stonegate3x23BR,2BA$2,387
ApexPlan SBStudio,1BA$2,669
EnsoPlan SAStudio,1BA$2,787
Elan at River OaksPlan SAStudio,1BA$2,900
North Park Apartment HomesThe Oaks- StudiosStudio,1BA$2,975
Willow LakeSycamore1BR,1BA$3,097
EpicSaga1BR,1BA$3,117
Woodland MeadowAspen1BR,1BA$3,148
The Verdant ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$3,156
River TerraceCascal1BR,1BA$3,210

Best Value Apartments for Rent in River Oaks, CA

As of June 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the River Oaks area is the $3.90 price per square foot 2x2-1195 Model at Carlyle in the in the North San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,660. The second greatest value River Oaks apartment is the Victoria Falls Model at Fountains at River Oaks starting at $4,079 with a $3.88 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.
Carlyle2x2-11952BR,2BA$3.90
Fountains at River OaksVictoria Falls2BR,2BA$3.88
EpicFolklore2BR,2BA$4.45
Stonegate3x23BR,2BA$2.30
The HarloweB12BR,2BA$4.05
The EdgeB1-B2BR,2BA$4.22
Woodland MeadowAspen1BR,1BA$3.77
Griffis South BayCommodore Platinum1BR,1BA$4.36
AIREA141BR,1BA$4.28
Willow LakeMaple1BR,1BA$4.27

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in River Oaks?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in River Oaks is at Apex listed at $2,669.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom River Oaks Apartment is $3,077 at Apex.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in River Oaks is starting from $3,467 at Willow Lake.

What is the most affordable River Oaks Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap River Oaks Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Stonegate and starts from $2,387.

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