Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Roosevelt Park Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $600 (68 Rentals)

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property at 468 S 6th St

$1,100 - $4,200

Studio To 4 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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468 S 6th St

San JoseCA95112
property at 685 Locust St

$1,100

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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685 Locust St

San JoseCA95110
property at 125 Laurel Grove Ln

$1,200

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4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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125 Laurel Grove Ln

San JoseCA95126

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240 Gifford Ave
$2,100
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240 Gifford Ave

240 Gifford AveSan Jose, CA 95110
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Willow Pointe
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Willow Pointe

1010 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Delmas Park
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Delmas Park

350 Barack Obama BlvdSan Jose, CA 95126
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Miraido Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Miraido Village

520-566 N 6th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Pensione Esperanza
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pensione Esperanza

598 Columbia AveSan Jose, CA 95126
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Jeanne D ARC Manor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Jeanne D ARC Manor

85 S 5th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Pollard Plaza Apartment
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pollard Plaza Apartment

1150 Mclaughlin AveSan Jose, CA 95122
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Brookwood Terrace
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Brookwood Terrace

1346 E San Antonio StSan Jose, CA 95116
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650 S 8th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

650 S 8th St

650 S 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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215 Oak St
1 Bedroom Apartments

215 Oak St

215 Oak StSan Jose, CA 95110
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Bella Castello
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bella Castello

570 Keyes StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Metro Gardens
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Metro Gardens

420 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Arbor Terraces
1 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor Terraces

2768 McKee RdSan Jose, CA 95127
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515 E WiLL
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

515 E WiLL

515 E William StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Clayburn Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clayburn Apartments

67 N Jackson AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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603 S 1st St
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603 S 1st St

603 S 1st StSan Jose, CA 95113
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Alum Rock Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Alum Rock Apartments

1528-1530 Alum Rock AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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Gran Valle Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Gran Valle Apartments

33 E Empire StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Metro Gardens
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Metro Gardens

420 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Reed Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Reed Apartments

283 E Reed StSan Jose, CA 95112
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McKee Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

McKee Apartments

1735-1745 Mckee RdSan Jose, CA 95116
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39-0008
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

39-0008

74 S 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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First Street Manor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

First Street Manor

523-530 N 1st StSan Jose, CA 95112

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Roosevelt Park, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Roosevelt Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Roosevelt Park area of San Jose, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at 27 North - Student Housing Apartments priced from $995. 164 S 10th St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,240. Here are the most affordable Roosevelt Park apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
27 North - Student Housing Apartments2B Shared Attached - Fall 2026 (Other)2BR,2BA$995
164 S 10th St164 S 10th St1BR,4BA$1,240
Vela ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,437
The FranciscanRoom 8Studio,1BA$1,450
515 E WiLL71BR,1BA$1,680
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,732
39-00080BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,850
232 N 8th St1 Bed 1 Bath Corner1BR,1BA$1,895
625 S 11th St1/11BR,1BA$1,975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Roosevelt Park, CA

As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Roosevelt Park area is the $3.11 price per square foot Plan 3A Model at 360 Residences in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $5,527. The second greatest value Roosevelt Park apartment is the The Firenze Model at Villa Torino starting at $2,822 with a $3.29 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Roosevelt Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
360 ResidencesPlan 3A3BR,2.5BA$3.11
Villa TorinoThe Firenze1BR,1BA$3.29
Westwood Properties55 S 6th1BR,1BA$2.58
27 North - Student Housing Apartments2D Private Attached - Spring 2026 (Other)2BR,2BA$2.19
Neo on First1 BR 1 BA - Unfurnished1BR,1BA$3.37
Metropolitan Court Apartments1 st Floor 1Bed 1Bath1BR,1BA$3.14
515 E WiLL71BR,1BA$2.49
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.60
Parkside Terrace1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.37
39-00080BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$3.36

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across California including Roosevelt Park, San Jose, and the greater San Jose area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, pet-friendly features, apartment complexes for the kids, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Roosevelt Park Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Roosevelt Park?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Roosevelt Park is under $1,975.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Roosevelt Park?

The cheapest apartment in Roosevelt Park is 164 S 10th St which is listed at $1,240, while the average apartment in Roosevelt Park costs $3,644.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Roosevelt Park?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 30 regular apartments in Roosevelt Park that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Roosevelt Park?

Cheap apartments in Roosevelt Park have an average cost of $1,239 which is $2,405 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Roosevelt Park.

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