Cheap Apartments for Rent in the River Oaks Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,537 (43 Rentals)

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121 Tasman
$3,274 - $4,395

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Base Rent$3,274 - $4,395
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

121 Tasman

121 E Tasman 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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AIRE
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

AIRE

3401 Iron Point DrSan Jose, CA 95134
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Enso
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Enso

175 Baypointe PkySan Jose, CA 95134
property at 1423 S Milpitas Blvd
$2,950

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Available Jun 20, 2027
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1423 S Milpitas Blvd

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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4261 Davis St
1 Bedroom Apartments

4261 Davis St

4261 Davis StSanta Clara, CA 95054
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308 Sango
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

308 Sango

308 Sango CtMilpitas, CA 95035

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Bella Vista
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bella Vista

1500 Vista Club CirSanta Clara, CA 95054
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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 4261 Davis St priced from $2,350. Crescent Village Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,905. Here are the most affordable River Oaks apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
4261 Davis St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,350
Crescent Village Apartment HomesTesoro - StudiosStudio,1BA$2,905
AIREStudio 1Studio,1BA$3,027
Willow LakeMaple1BR,1BA$3,037
Elan at River OaksPlan SAStudio,1BA$3,085
ApexPlan 1A1BR,1BA$3,097
North Park Apartment HomesThe Oaks- StudiosStudio,1BA$3,130
IlaraA51BR,1BA$3,191
EpicChronicle1BR,1BA$3,197

Best Value Apartments for Rent in River Oaks, CA

As of September 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the River Oaks area is the $3.30 price per square foot Plan 2E Model at Enso in the in the North San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,187. The second greatest value River Oaks apartment is the 2x2-1195 Model at Carlyle starting at $4,769 with a $3.99 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.
EnsoPlan 2E2BR,2BA$3.30
Carlyle2x2-11952BR,2BA$3.99
GideonPlan B22BR,2BA$3.84
121 TasmanB42BR,2BA$3.99
Fountains at River OaksVictoria Falls2BR,2BA$4.05
Woodland MeadowAspen1BR,1BA$3.85
IlaraA51BR,1BA$4.09
ApexPlan 1B1BR,1BA$4.27
Willow LakeMaple1BR,1BA$4.15
4261 Davis St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.85

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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 Crescent Village Apartment Homes listed at $2,905.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom River Oaks Apartment is $2,350 at 4261 Davis St.

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 $3,460 at The Crossing at Montague.

What is the most affordable River Oaks Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap River Oaks Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Griffis South Bay and starts from $4,182.

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