Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Great Oaks Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,100 (6 Rentals)

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Eden Palms Apartments
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Eden Palms Apartments

5398 Monterey RdSan Jose, CA 95111
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Monterey Manor
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Monterey Manor

5330 Monterey HwySan Jose, CA 95111
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Great Oaks, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Great Oaks Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Great Oaks area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Thornbridge Apartments priced from $1,795. Orchard Glen has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,816. Here are the most affordable Great Oaks apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Thornbridge ApartmentsThe BridgescapeStudio,1BA$1,795
Orchard Glen1x1 Junior1BR,1BA$1,816
Charlotte Park Apartments1B1B1BR,1BA$2,015

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Great Oaks, CA

As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Great Oaks area is the $2.76 price per square foot Verde Model at La Moraga Apartments in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $2,979. The second greatest value Great Oaks apartment is the 3X1 Model at Glenbrook Apartments starting at $3,299 with a $3.25 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Great Oaks apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
La Moraga ApartmentsVerde2BR,2BA$2.76
Glenbrook Apartments3X13BR,1BA$3.25
5494 Judith St, Unit 35494 Judith St2BR,1BA$2.88
Blossom HillMedium 2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.92
Rosewalk Apartment HomesResidence 1 Luxury1BR,1BA$3.36
Orchard Park ApartmentsOrange Hurst2BR,1BA$3.13
Saybrook PointeNewport Premier1BR,1BA$3.70
ViOPeak1BR,1BA$3.66
Charlotte Park Apartments1B1B1BR,1BA$3.11
Blossom Oaks ApartmentsSpringwell1BR,1BA$3.50

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Great Oaks, San Jose, CA

Ranked #269

Among neighborhoods in San Jose, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Great Oaks Neighborhood in San Jose, CA

Walk Score®

18 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

35 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

34 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Great Oaks Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Great Oaks?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Great Oaks is under $2,716.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Great Oaks?

The cheapest apartment in Great Oaks is Orchard Glen which is listed at $1,816, while the average apartment in Great Oaks costs $3,710.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Great Oaks?

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 580 regular apartments in Great Oaks 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 Great Oaks?

Cheap apartments in Great Oaks have an average cost of $267 which is $3,443 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Great Oaks.

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