
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Garden Alameda Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $600 (46 Rentals)
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27 North - Student Housing Apartments

Pensione Esperanza

Atrium Garden

The Kelsey Ayer Station

Virginia Street Studios

Vintage Tower

232 N 8th St

875 Northrup St

134 S 12th St, Unit Garden Cottage Furnished

12 S Almaden Ave

357 Willow Street

Koi Creek

The Ruckers Mansion
Garden Alameda, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Garden Alameda?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Garden Alameda Studio Apartments | $2,865 | $1,234 | $5,580 |
Garden Alameda 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,461 | $945 | $9,174 |
Garden Alameda 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,274 | $990 | $10,000+ |
Garden Alameda 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,584 | $1,040 | $10,000+ |
Garden Alameda 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,671 | $1,050 | $5,693 |
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There are currently 46 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Garden Alameda Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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Cheapest Available Garden Alameda Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Garden Alameda area of San Jose, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at 27 North - Student Housing Apartments priced from $990. Page Street Studios has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,234. Here are the most affordable Garden Alameda apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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27 North - Student Housing Apartments | 2B Shared Attached - Spring 2025 (SJSU) | 2BR,2BA | $990 |
Page Street Studios | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,234 |
Pensione Esperanza | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
The Kelsey Ayer Station | 50% AMI Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,566 |
Virginia Street Studios | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
Vintage Tower | VT1B1BB | 1BR,1BA | $1,721 |
875 Northrup St | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
Sandalwood Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
The Ruckers Mansion | APT#1 | Studio,1BA | $1,900 |
Bascom Holiday Apartments | 850 Calderon, MV | Studio,1BA | $1,960 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Garden Alameda, CA
As of March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Garden Alameda area is the $2.91 price per square foot B1 Model at Avalon at Cahill Park in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,447. The second greatest value Garden Alameda apartment is the wc_B1DR Model at Willow Creek starting at $3,167 with a $2.91 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Garden Alameda apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Avalon at Cahill Park | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $2.91 |
Willow Creek | wc_B1DR | 1BR,2BA | $2.91 |
776 Deland Ave, SJ | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $3.04 |
Arcadia Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.58 |
Villa Torino | The Amalfi BMR | 1BR,1BA | $2.95 |
Westwood Properties | 55 S 6th St. | 1BR,1BA | $2.84 |
323 E Saint James St, Unit A | 323 E Saint James St | 1BR,1BA | $2.87 |
Sparta505 - Student Housing | Plan F | 2BR,2BA | $2.79 |
Vintage Tower | VT1B1BB | 1BR,1BA | $2.86 |
Page Street Studios | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.88 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleGarden Alameda, San Jose, CA
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Getting Around the Garden Alameda Neighborhood in San Jose, CA
Walk Score®
87 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
88 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
61 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Garden Alameda Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Garden Alameda?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Garden Alameda is under $1,960.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Garden Alameda?
The cheapest apartment in Garden Alameda is Vintage Tower which is listed at $1,721, while the average apartment in Garden Alameda costs $3,783.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Garden Alameda?
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 106 regular apartments in Garden Alameda 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 Garden Alameda?
Cheap apartments in Garden Alameda have an average cost of $627 which is $3,156 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Garden Alameda.
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