
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Roosevelt Park Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $600 (86 Rentals)
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685 Locust St

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164 S 10th St

468 S 6th St

144 S Third St, Unit 311

925 N Bayshore Rd W

Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments

232 N 8th St

170-172 S 10th St

420 S Third St
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The Fairways

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55-57 S 33rd St

Parkside Terrace

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The Colonnade Apartments

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240 Gifford Ave

Vintage Tower

Vela Apartments

Metropolitan Court Apartments

144 S 3rd St, Unit 411
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631 Jackson St

Windy Hill Apartments

263 E Hedding St

787 The Alameda

Villa Torino

ReNew Twenty50

Willow Pointe

Delmas Park

Miraido Village

Pensione Esperanza
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Gadberry Courts Apartments

Villa Hermosa

Jeanne D ARC Manor

Pollard Plaza Apartment

Brookwood Terrace

SRO-Apartment Building

650 S 8th St

215 Oak St

Bella Castello

Metro Gardens
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Belovida at Newbury Park 55+ Senior Community

Arbor Terraces

515 E WiLL

603 S 1st St

Clayburn Apartments

Alum Rock Apartments

The Kelsey Ayer Station

Fourth St. Apartments

Gran Valle Apartments

Metro Gardens
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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 | $2,762 | $1,450 | $3,702 |
| Roosevelt Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,211 | $1,000 | $8,156 |
| Roosevelt Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,947 | $995 | $8,498 |
| Roosevelt Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,413 | $2,380 | $5,146 |
| Roosevelt Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,017 | $1,585 | $5,811 |
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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 |
| 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 | $1,699 |
| The Fairways | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,809 |
| 79 N 10th St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,875 |
| 232 N 8th St | 1 Bed 1 Bath Corner | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| Westwood Properties | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
| Parkside Terrace | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,980 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Roosevelt Park, CA
As of June 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Roosevelt Park area is the $3.12 price per square foot T2 Model at Centerra in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,843. The second greatest value Roosevelt Park apartment is the B1 Model at 787 The Alameda starting at $3,245 with a $3.41 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centerra | T2 | 1BR,1.5BA | $3.12 |
| 787 The Alameda | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.41 |
| 27 North - Student Housing Apartments | 2D Private Attached - Spring 2026 (Other) | 2BR,2BA | $2.19 |
| 716 North First Street | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $3.38 |
| Neo on First | 1 BR 1 BA - Unfurnished | 1BR,1BA | $3.37 |
| 702 Vine St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $3.21 |
| The Fairways | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.55 |
| Parkside Terrace | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.37 |
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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 $1,980.
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 $4,732.
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.
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