
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Roosevelt Park Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $600 (49 Rentals)
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925 N Bayshore Rd W

Vela Apartments

The Kelsey Ayer Station

145-149 N 6th St

Vintage Tower

232 N 8th St

Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments

Westwood Properties
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The Ruckers Mansion

420 S Third St

Parkside Terrace

160 E Reed St

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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 |
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Roosevelt Park Studio Apartments | $3,139 | $1,200 | $5,971 |
Roosevelt Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,528 | $1,200 | $8,962 |
Roosevelt Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,217 | $2,000 | $10,000+ |
Roosevelt Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,729 | $2,211 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 49 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Roosevelt Park Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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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 Studio unit found at Pensione Esperanza priced from $1,200. Vela Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,566. Here are the most affordable Roosevelt Park apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Pensione Esperanza | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
Vela Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,566 |
The Kelsey Ayer Station | 50% AMI Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,566 |
Vintage Tower | VT1B1BB | 1BR,1BA | $1,721 |
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,759 |
Westwood Properties | 59 S 5th St. | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
1040-1058 N. 4th St, San Jose | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,835 |
The Ruckers Mansion | APT#1 | Studio,1BA | $1,900 |
The Colonnade Apartments | Medium Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,926 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Roosevelt Park, CA
As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Roosevelt Park area is the $3.11 price per square foot Regent Model at The Esplanade in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,649. The second greatest value Roosevelt Park apartment is the 2/2 Model at 175 W Saint James St starting at $3,800 with a $2.75 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. |
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The Esplanade | Regent | 3BR,3BA | $3.11 |
175 W Saint James St | 2/2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.75 |
Villa Torino | The Capri | 2BR,2BA | $3.16 |
Marquis | C3 | 2BR,2BA | $3.18 |
Villa de Guadalupe | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.62 |
Museum Park | Midtown Flat | 1BR,1BA | $3.36 |
Sparta505 - Student Housing | Plan F | 2BR,2BA | $2.79 |
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.64 |
Japantown Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.28 |
Vintage Tower | VT1B1BB | 1BR,1BA | $2.86 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Getting Around the Roosevelt Park Neighborhood in San Jose, CA
Walk Score®
85 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
68 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
54 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,926.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Roosevelt Park?
The cheapest apartment in Roosevelt Park is Vintage Tower which is listed at $1,721, while the average apartment in Roosevelt Park costs $4,700.
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 15 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 $629 which is $4,071 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Roosevelt Park.
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