
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverview Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $900 (29 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Riverview area of San Jose.


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45 Kenbrook Cir

Orchard Glen

Thornbridge

Blossom Oaks Apartments

The Woods Apartments
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ViO

Terra House Apartments

551 Lewis Rd

Bella Villagio

The Lex

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Ascent

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5590 Makati Cir

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Oak Grove

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Oak Tree Village

5332 Monterey Rd

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Monterey Family Village

Sofi Waterford Park
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5358 Borneo Cir
Riverview, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Riverview?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverview Studio Apartments | $1,932 | $995 | $2,370 |
| Riverview 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,572 | $1,061 | $3,488 |
| Riverview 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,304 | $2,350 | $4,283 |
| Riverview 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,359 | $3,510 | $5,378 |
| Riverview 4 Bedroom Apartments | $15,268 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 29 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Riverview Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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Cheapest Available Riverview Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Riverview area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Blossom Valley Senior Apartments priced from $995. Thornbridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,826. Here are the most affordable Riverview apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blossom Valley Senior Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Thornbridge | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,826 |
| Blossom Oaks Apartments | Roseview | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
| Orchard Glen | 1 BR, 1 BA - Junior - 60% | 1BR,1BA | $2,049 |
| The Woods Apartments | Sycamore | Studio,1BA | $2,295 |
| Terra House Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,472 |
| ViO | Plan 1D | 1BR,1BA | $2,787 |
| The Lex | A | 1BR,1BA | $2,825 |
| Orchard Park Apartments | Peachwell | 2BR,2BA | $2,850 |
| Blossom Hill | Medium 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2,853 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverview, CA
As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riverview area is the $3.24 price per square foot Medium 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at Blossom Hill in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $2,853. The second greatest value Riverview apartment is the Peachwell Model at Orchard Park Apartments starting at $2,850 with a $3.34 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Riverview apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blossom Hill | Medium 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.24 |
| Orchard Park Apartments | Peachwell | 2BR,2BA | $3.34 |
| ViO | Plan 1D | 1BR,1BA | $3.66 |
| The Lex | D | 1BR,1BA | $4.04 |
| Sofi Waterford Park | Willow | 1BR,1BA | $4.23 |
| Ascent | Plan 1A | 1BR,1BA | $4.20 |
| Blossom Oaks Apartments | Springwell | 1BR,1BA | $3.50 |
| Orchard Glen | 1 BR, 1 BA - Junior - 60% | 1BR,1BA | $4.21 |
| Thornbridge | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.45 |
| Blossom Valley Senior Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.53 |
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Best Local Schools in Riverview, San Jose, CA
Stipe (Samuel) Elementary
Davis (Caroline) Intermediate
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Riverview Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Riverview?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Riverview is at Blossom Valley Senior Apartments listed at $995.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Riverview Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Riverview Apartment is $2,000 at Blossom Oaks Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Riverview Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Riverview is starting from $2,350 at Blossom Oaks Apartments.
What is the most affordable Riverview Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Riverview Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Woods Apartments and starts from $3,510.
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