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Charleston Gardens, Palo Alto, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Charleston Gardens Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Charleston Gardens area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at All Single Story Apartment Community priced from $2,195. The Laurel at Mountain View (55+) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,300. Here are the most affordable Charleston Gardens apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
All Single Story Apartment CommunityMonte Sierra Apartments - Single-Story Studio A...Studio,1BA$2,195
The Laurel at Mountain View (55+)1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,300
Surrey HouseUnit 101BR,1BA$2,395
Union Plaza ApartmentsNo Availability1BR,1BA$2,450
Shoreline VillageOne Bedroom 1-B1BR,1BA$2,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Charleston Gardens, CA

As of August 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Charleston Gardens area is the $2.96 price per square foot Unit 325 Model at Park Plaza in the in the Duveneck neighborhood starting from $4,400. The second greatest value Charleston Gardens apartment is the 2BR/2BA Model at Merrilee Terrace Apartments starting at $3,995 with a $3.33 price per square foot in the Ventura neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Charleston Gardens apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Park PlazaUnit 3253BR,2BA$2.96
Merrilee Terrace Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$3.33
Midtown Apartments3-Bedrooms, 2-Bathrooms3BR,2BA$3.83
Regency at Mountain ViewPlan 2A2BR,2BA$4.08
Union Plaza ApartmentsNo Availability1BR,1BA$2.33
Woodview ApartmentsTownhouse2BR,1.5BA$3.21
Southwood Apartments2x2MT2BR,2BA$4.28
Park Terrace1x1 P1BR,1BA$4.32
Shoreline VillageOne Bedroom 1-B1BR,1BA$4.05
Surrey HouseUnit 101BR,1BA$3.99

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Frequently Asked Questions about Charleston Gardens

What type of rentals are currently available in Charleston Gardens?

There are currently 657 Apartments for Rent in Charleston Gardens, CA with pricing that ranges from $2,060 to $10,606. There are also 76 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Charleston Gardens ranging from $1,100 to $17,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Charleston Gardens?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Charleston Gardens ranges from $1,100 to $17,000 with an average monthly rent of $6,432.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Charleston Gardens?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Charleston Gardens range from $3,600 to $8,995, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $5,355 to $7,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $5,900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $5,000.

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