Cheap Apartments for Rent in the River Oaks Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,500 (60 Rentals)

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121 Tasman
$3,223 - $4,483
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 3

121 Tasman

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

$3,330

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$3,330
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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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Enso
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Enso

175 Baypointe PkySan Jose, CA 95134

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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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property at 550 Moreland Way

$3,620

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 30

550 Moreland Way

Santa ClaraCA95054

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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 2 Beds unit found at 313 San Petra Ct priced from $2,395. Enso has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,907. Here are the most affordable River Oaks apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
313 San Petra Ct2x12BR,1BA$2,395
EnsoPlan SAStudio,1BA$2,907
Elan at River OaksPlan SAStudio,1BA$3,077
Mansion GrovePlan 1A1BR,1BA$3,174
North Park Apartment HomesThe Cypress- One Bedrooms1BR,1BA$3,230
The Verdant ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$3,268
ApexPlan 1B1BR,1BA$3,297
AIREStudio 2Studio,1BA$3,344
Vista 99One Bed A4 with Patio1BR,1BA$3,348
Willow LakeMaple1BR,1BA$3,357

Best Value Apartments for Rent in River Oaks, CA

As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the River Oaks area is the $3.98 price per square foot 2x2-1183 Model at Carlyle in the in the North San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,712. The second greatest value River Oaks apartment is the Catalonia Model at River Terrace starting at $4,139 with a $3.61 price per square foot in the North Santa Clara 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.
Carlyle2x2-11832BR,2BA$3.98
River TerraceCatalonia2BR,2BA$3.61
Woodland MeadowCedar2BR,2BA$3.37
Fountains at River OaksVictoria Falls2BR,2BA$3.94
The HarloweB12BR,2BA$4.38
313 San Petra Ct2x12BR,1BA$2.72
Venue ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$4.12
North Park Apartment HomesThe Oaks- One Bedrooms1BR,1BA$4.57
ApexPlan 1B1BR,1BA$4.36
Vista 99One Bed A11BR,1BA$4.53

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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 Enso listed at $2,907.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom River Oaks Apartment is $3,174 at Mansion Grove.

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 $2,395 at 313 San Petra Ct.

What is the most affordable River Oaks Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap River Oaks Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Willow Lake and starts from $4,717.

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