Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Gardens Neighborhood of Palo Alto, CA from $1,600 (40 Rentals)

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1085 Tanland Dr
Studio Apartments

1085 Tanland Dr

1085 Tanland DrPalo Alto, CA 94303
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Bay Oak Apartments
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Bay Oak Apartments

2400 Gloria WayPalo Alto, CA 94303

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Woodland Park
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$1,675 - $4,075
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$1,675 - $4,075

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Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Woodland Park

45 Newell RdEast Palo Alto, CA 94303
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2341-2345 Cooley Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2341-2345 Cooley Ave

2341-2345 Cooley AveEast Palo Alto, CA 94303
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Colonial Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Colonial Apartments

1918 Cooley AveEast Palo Alto, CA 94303
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4 Unit Apartment
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4 Unit Apartment

652-654 Scofield AveEast Palo Alto, CA 94303

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2343 University Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2343 University Ave

2343 University AveEast Palo Alto, CA 94303
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621 Circle Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

621 Circle Dr

621 Circle DrEast Palo Alto, CA 94303
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66-70 Buchanan Ct
2 Bedroom Apartments

66-70 Buchanan Ct

66-70 Buchanan CtEast Palo Alto, CA 94303
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1856 Clarke Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1856 Clarke Ave

1856 Clarke AveEast Palo Alto, CA 94303
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1846 W Bayshore Rd
Studio Apartments

1846 W Bayshore Rd

1846 W Bayshore RdEast Palo Alto, CA 94303
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2031 Euclid Ave
Studio Apartments

2031 Euclid Ave

2031 Euclid AveEast Palo Alto, CA 94303
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2362 Cooley Ave
Studio Apartments

2362 Cooley Ave

2362 Cooley AveEast Palo Alto, CA 94303

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2056 Glen Way
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2056 Glen Way

2056 Glen WayEast Palo Alto, CA 94303
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660 Scofield Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

660 Scofield Ave

660 Scofield AveEast Palo Alto, CA 94303
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Mission Palo Alto
Studio Apartments

Mission Palo Alto

101 - 151 Mission DrEast Palo Alto, CA 94303
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610 Circle Dr
Studio Apartments

610 Circle Dr

610 Circle DrEast Palo Alto, CA 94303
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1868 W Bayshore Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

1868 W Bayshore Rd

1868 W Bayshore RdEast Palo Alto, CA 94303
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2061 Euclid
1 Bedroom Apartments

2061 Euclid

2061 Euclid AveEast Palo Alto, CA 94303

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Aequitas Aparments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Aequitas Aparments

1760 Bay RdEast Palo Alto, CA 94303
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Light Tree
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Light Tree

1805 E Bayshore RdEast Palo Alto, CA 94303
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Woodland Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodland Apartments

1779 Woodland AveEast Palo Alto, CA 94303
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1640 Bay Rd
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1640 Bay Rd

1640 Bay RdEast Palo Alto, CA 94303
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1650 Bay Rd
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1650 Bay Rd

1650 Bay RdEast Palo Alto, CA 94303
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1660-1670 Bay Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

1660-1670 Bay Rd

1660-1670 Bay RdEast Palo Alto, CA 94303
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2370 Cooley Ave
Studio Apartments

2370 Cooley Ave

2370 Cooley AveEast Palo Alto, CA 94303

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Cheapest Available The Gardens Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the The Gardens area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Woodland Park priced from $1,675. Woodland Arms has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,345. Here are the most affordable The Gardens apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Woodland ParkStudioStudio,1BA$1,675
Woodland ArmsUnit 202Studio,1BA$2,345
Stanford Garden ApartmentsWonderful 1 Bedroom Close to Everything!1BR,1BA$2,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Gardens, CA

As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the The Gardens area is the $3.05 price per square foot 2x2 Model at Woodland Park in the in the Duveneck neighborhood starting from $2,985. The second greatest value The Gardens apartment is the Wonderful 1 Bedroom Close to Everything! Model at Stanford Garden Apartments starting at $2,595 with a $3.71 price per square foot in the Duveneck neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for The Gardens apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Woodland Park2x22BR,2BA$3.05
Stanford Garden ApartmentsWonderful 1 Bedroom Close to Everything!1BR,1BA$3.71
Woodland ArmsUnit 202Studio ,1BA$4.69

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap The Gardens Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in The Gardens?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in The Gardens is at Woodland Park listed at $1,675.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom The Gardens Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom The Gardens Apartment is $2,253 at Woodland Park.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom The Gardens Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in The Gardens is starting from $2,840 at Woodland Park.

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