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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gardner Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $600 (44 Rentals)
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27 North - Student Housing Apartments
27 N 6th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Pensione Esperanza
598 Columbia AveSan Jose, CA 95126
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Village at Willow Glen
465 Willow Glen WaySan Jose, CA 95125
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from $1,566Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Kelsey Ayer Station
457 N 1st StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Virginia Street Studios
255 E Virginia StSan Jose, CA 95112
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from $1,721Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Vintage Tower
235 E Santa Clara StSan Jose, CA 95113
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875 Northrup St
875 Northrup StSan Jose, CA 95126
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232 N 8th St
232 N 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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from $1,750Studio Apartment Available May 1
134 S 12th St, Unit Garden Cottage Furnished
134 S 12th StSan Jose, CA 95112
12 S Almaden Ave
San JoseCA95113
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357 Willow Street
357 Willow StSan Jose, CA 95110
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from $1,816Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 2
Almaden 1930
1930 Almaden RdSan Jose, CA 95125
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Koi Creek
1150 Pedro StSan Jose, CA 95126
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The Ruckers Mansion
418 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Gardner, San Jose, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Gardner?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardner Studio Apartments | $2,642 | $1,234 | $4,566 |
| Gardner 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,289 | $945 | $9,174 |
| Gardner 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,975 | $990 | $10,000+ |
| Gardner 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,645 | $1,040 | $6,440 |
| Gardner 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,671 | $1,050 | $5,693 |
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Cheapest Available Gardner Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Gardner 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 Gardner 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 |
| Village at Willow Glen | Building A | 1BR,1BA | $1,460 |
| 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 |
| 1235 Leigh Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gardner, CA
As of March 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gardner area is the $2.87 price per square foot B1 Model at Avalon at Cahill Park in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,402. The second greatest value Gardner apartment is the Plan 3 Model at Scotia Apartments starting at $3,294 with a $2.88 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gardner apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon at Cahill Park | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $2.87 |
| Scotia Apartments | Plan 3 | 2BR,2BA | $2.88 |
| Willow Creek | wc_B1DR | 1BR,2BA | $2.91 |
| Arcadia Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.58 |
| 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 |
| Village at Willow Glen | Building A | 1BR,1BA | $2.43 |
| Page Street Studios | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.88 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving.com works hard to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central San Jose. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Getting Around the Gardner Neighborhood in San Jose, CA
Walk Score®
67 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
94 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
61 / 100
Good Transit
Many 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 Gardner Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Gardner?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Gardner is under $1,895.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Gardner?
The cheapest apartment in Gardner is Village at Willow Glen which is listed at $1,460, while the average apartment in Gardner costs $3,569.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Gardner?
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 108 regular apartments in Gardner 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 Gardner?
Cheap apartments in Gardner have an average cost of $733 which is $2,836 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gardner.
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