Oak Grove Homes for Rent

Oak Grove in San Jose offers a suburban lifestyle with a central location and affordable housing options, making it attractive for first-time homebuyers. The neighborhood features a mix of two-level 1970s condos, minimal traditional single-family homes, and Craftsman-inspired New Traditional homes. Key transportation routes, including U.S. Highway 101 and state Routes 85 and 87, are within 2 miles, and the regional Caltrain’s Blossom Hill station is 2 miles east, providing access to downtown San Jose and San Francisco. The area is bike- and pedestrian-friendly, with dedicated lanes and sidewalks. Martial Cottle Park, a 287-acre community park, offers walking paths, community gardens, and educational programs, while Coy Park provides a safari-themed playground and open green space. The Westfield Oakridge shopping mall, Cinemark Century Oakridge 20 XD and ScreenX movie theater, and Bowlero San Jose bowling alley offer entertainment options. Dining highlights include High Five Pizza, known for its barbecue Wednesdays, and Blossom & Bourbon, which serves craft cocktails and wood-fired meals. Grocery stores like Smart & Final Extra! and Safeway are conveniently located. Oak Grove High, Summit Tahoma, and Apostles Lutheran School are highly rated educational institutions in the area. The neighborhood has a lower crime risk compared to the national average and a low risk for wildfires, although air quality may be affected by fires in the nearby Santa Cruz Mountains.