
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Roosevelt Park Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $600 (68 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Roosevelt Park area of San Jose.


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163 Gifford Ave, Unit D, Unit D

468 S 6th St

685 Locust St

125 Laurel Grove Ln

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164 S 10th St

652 N 2nd St

Vela Apartments

914 McCreery Ave

191 N 9th St
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Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments

249 Pamela Ave, Unit 7

232 N 8th St

925 N Bayshore Rd W

S. 3rd

625 S 11th St

Parkside Terrace

420 S Third St, Unit 26

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240 Gifford Ave

Vintage Tower
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Metropolitan Court Apartments

Westwood Properties

439 S 4th St, Unit 23

Willow Pointe

Delmas Park

Miraido Village

Pensione Esperanza

Gadberry Courts Apartments

Jeanne D ARC Manor

Pollard Plaza Apartment
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Brookwood Terrace

SRO-Apartment Building

650 S 8th St

215 Oak St

Bella Castello

Metro Gardens

Belovida at Newbury Park 55+ Senior Community

Arbor Terraces

515 E WiLL

Clayburn Apartments
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603 S 1st St

Alum Rock Apartments

The Kelsey Ayer Station

Fourth St. Apartments

Gran Valle Apartments

Metro Gardens

Reed Apartments

McKee Apartments

39-0008

First Street Manor
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Roosevelt Park, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Roosevelt Park?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt Park Studio Apartments | $2,747 | $1,437 | $3,457 |
| Roosevelt Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,070 | $1,000 | $5,893 |
| Roosevelt Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,884 | $995 | $6,014 |
| Roosevelt Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,700 | $2,795 | $5,543 |
| Roosevelt Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,655 | $1,655 | $1,655 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 North - Student Housing Apartments | 2B Shared Attached - Fall 2026 (Other) | 2BR,2BA | $995 |
| 164 S 10th St | 164 S 10th St | 1BR,4BA | $1,240 |
| Vela Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,437 |
| The Franciscan | Room 8 | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR,1BA | $1,680 |
| Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,732 |
| 39-0008 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
| 232 N 8th St | 1 Bed 1 Bath Corner | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| 625 S 11th St | 1/1 | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 360 Residences | Plan 3A | 3BR,2.5BA | $3.11 |
| Villa Torino | The Firenze | 1BR,1BA | $3.29 |
| Westwood Properties | 55 S 6th | 1BR,1BA | $2.58 |
| 27 North - Student Housing Apartments | 2D Private Attached - Spring 2026 (Other) | 2BR,2BA | $2.19 |
| Neo on First | 1 BR 1 BA - Unfurnished | 1BR,1BA | $3.37 |
| Metropolitan Court Apartments | 1 st Floor 1Bed 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.14 |
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| Parkside Terrace | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.37 |
| 39-0008 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $3.36 |
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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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