Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Garden Alameda Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $600 (128 Rentals)

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property at 362 N 7th St

$995

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$995
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1 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

362 N 7th St

San JoseCA95112
property at 468 S 6th St

$1,100 - $4,200

Studio To 4 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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468 S 6th St

San JoseCA95112

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240 Gifford Ave
$2,100
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240 Gifford Ave

240 Gifford AveSan Jose, CA 95110
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The Grove
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$2,500 - $3,163
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The Grove

1919 Fruitdale AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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property at 263 E Hedding St

$2,510

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Available Sep 27

263 E Hedding St

San JoseCA95112

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Willow Pointe
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Willow Pointe

1010 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Delmas Park
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Delmas Park

350 Barack Obama BlvdSan Jose, CA 95126

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Garden Alameda, San Jose, CA Local Guide

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 $995. 164 S 10th St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,240. Here are the most affordable Garden Alameda apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
27 North - Student Housing Apartments2B Shared Attached - Fall 2026 (Other)2BR,2BA$995
164 S 10th St164 S 10th St1BR,4BA$1,240
The FranciscanRoom 8Studio,1BA$1,450
1055 VermontStudioStudio,1BA$1,695
875 Northrup St1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,750
Arcadia ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,800
Almaden1x1A1BR,1BA$1,812
Japantown Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,822
39-00080BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,850
Westwood PropertiesStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Garden Alameda, CA

As of May 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Garden Alameda area is the $3.02 price per square foot Two Bedroom Two Bath B1 Model at Willow Creek in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,296. The second greatest value Garden Alameda apartment is the 2 Bedroom Townhouse W/D Patio and Balcony Model at Moorpark Garden Apartments starting at $3,295 with a $3.30 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Willow CreekTwo Bedroom Two Bath B12BR,2BA$3.02
Moorpark Garden Apartments2 Bedroom Townhouse W/D Patio and Balcony2BR,1.5BA$3.30
27 North - Student Housing Apartments2D Private Attached - Spring 2026 (Other)2BR,2BA$2.19
Redwood Seniors of Willow Glen - 55+Sequoia2BR,1BA$2.67
101 San FernandoPlan 1C1BR,1BA$3.40
Neo on First1 BR 1 BA - Unfurnished1BR,1BA$3.37
Arcadia ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.57
Almaden1x1A1BR,1BA$2.87
Japantown Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.96
39-00080BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$3.36

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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across California and customized analysis for Central San Jose. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 $1,895.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Garden Alameda?

The cheapest apartment in Garden Alameda is 164 S 10th St which is listed at $1,240, while the average apartment in Garden Alameda costs $17,064.

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 34 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 $431 which is $16,633 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Garden Alameda.

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