Cheap Homes for Rent in River Oaks Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $2,800 (21 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available River Oaks Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the River Oaks area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Elan at River Oaks priced from $2,589. Stonegate has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,756. Here are the most affordable River Oaks apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Elan at River OaksPlan SAStudio,1BA$2,589
Stonegate3x23BR,2BA$2,756
Venue ApartmentsA0Studio,1BA$2,760
IlaraA11BR,1BA$2,814
The HarloweS1Studio,1BA$2,814

Best Value Apartments for Rent in River Oaks, CA

As of June 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the River Oaks area is the $3.19 price per square foot B4 Model at Enso in the in the North San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,047. The second greatest value River Oaks apartment is the B5 Model at 121 Tasman starting at $3,858 with a $3.50 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.
EnsoB42BR,2BA$3.19
121 TasmanB52BR,2BA$3.50
550 MorelandPlan 1D1BR,1BA$3.80
Bella Vista2x2-10582BR,2BA$3.60
Stonegate3x23BR,2BA$2.66
The Crossing at MontagueDiablo2BR,1BA$3.47
Woodland MeadowAspen1BR,1BA$3.70
The Verdant ApartmentsA31BR,1BA$3.71
Griffis South BayMontague Platinum1BR,1BA$3.94
Willow LakeMaple1BR,1BA$3.86

Frequently Asked Questions about River Oaks

What type of rentals are currently available in River Oaks?

There are currently 113 Apartments for Rent in River Oaks, CA with pricing that ranges from $2,473 to $9,645. There are also 55 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in River Oaks ranging from $2,895 to $4,988.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in River Oaks?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in River Oaks ranges from $2,895 to $4,988 with an average monthly rent of $3,687.

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