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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the River Oaks Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,400 (23 Rentals)
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Elan at River Oaks
345 Village Center DrSan Jose, CA 95134
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from $2,7291 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Woodland Meadow
1600 Whitewood DrSan Jose, CA 95131
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from $2,780Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
AIRE
3401 Iron Point DrSan Jose, CA 95134
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from $2,429Studio Apartment Available Now
Furnished Studio-San Jose - Milpitas - McC
330 Cypress DrMilpitas, CA 95035
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from $2,4981 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Bella Vista
1500 Vista Club CirSanta Clara, CA 95054
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from $2,5451 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available May 17
The Crossing at Montague
755 E Capitol AveMilpitas, CA 95035
650 E Capitol Ave
MilpitasCA95035
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from $2,786Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Harlowe
1821 S Milpitas BlvdMilpitas, CA 95035
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from $2,727Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Anton Aspire
730-750 E Capitol AveMilpitas, CA 95035
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River Oaks, San Jose, CA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in River Oaks?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Oaks Studio Apartments | $3,564 | $2,429 | $6,743 |
| River Oaks 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,466 | $1,495 | $6,085 |
| River Oaks 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,492 | $3,063 | $9,160 |
| River Oaks 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,298 | $4,095 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 23 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the River Oaks Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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Cheapest Available River Oaks Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the River Oaks area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Parc West priced from $2,495. Willow Lake has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,615. Here are the most affordable River Oaks apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parc West | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,495 |
| Willow Lake | Maple | 1BR,1BA | $2,615 |
| Apex | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,626 |
| Epic | Heroic | Studio,1BA | $2,630 |
| North Park Apartment Homes | The Cypress- Studios | Studio,1BA | $2,660 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in River Oaks, CA
As of May 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the River Oaks area is the $2.48 price per square foot Plan 1C Model at Milpa Village Townhomes in the in the North San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,595. The second greatest value River Oaks apartment is the 2x2-1058 Model at Bella Vista starting at $3,855 with a $3.64 price per square foot in the North San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for River Oaks apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milpa Village Townhomes | Plan 1C | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.48 |
| Bella Vista | 2x2-1058 | 2BR,2BA | $3.64 |
| Domain Apartments | 1x1 Townhome Large | 1BR,1BA | $3.32 |
| 550 Moreland | Plan 1B | 1BR,1BA | $3.81 |
| Woodland Meadow | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $3.26 |
| Turing at The Fields | Plan A4 | 1BR,1BA | $3.96 |
| Willow Lake | Maple | 1BR,1BA | $3.57 |
| Fountains at River Oaks | Angel Falls | 1BR,1BA | $3.79 |
| Apex | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.66 |
| Parc West | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.77 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
Our team compares millions of points of data to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for San Jose, California. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, family-friendly amenities, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
Getting Around the River Oaks Neighborhood in San Jose, CA
Walk Score®
49 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
76 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
41 / 100
Some Transit
A few 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 River Oaks Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in River Oaks?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in River Oaks is under $2,749.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in River Oaks?
The cheapest apartment in River Oaks is Parc West which is listed at $2,495, while the average apartment in River Oaks costs $4,697.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in River 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 4 regular apartments in River 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 River Oaks?
Cheap apartments in River Oaks have an average cost of $110 which is $4,587 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in River Oaks.
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