
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Garden Alameda Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $600 (67 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Garden Alameda area of San Jose.


163 Gifford Ave, Unit D

164 S 10th St

Pensione Esperanza

598 Columbia Ave

Atrium Garden

The Kelsey Ayer Station

232 N 8th St

Almaden

1040-1058 N. 4th St, San Jose
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Glen Eyrie Apartments

99 S 14th St

The Colonnade Apartments

109 Duane St

951 S Third St

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Moorpark Garden Apartments

43 Lester Ave

Bascom Holiday Apartments
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420 S Third St

914 College Dr

Willow Pointe

Delmas Park

Miraido Village

Miranda Village

Trestles Apartments

Page Street Studios

912 - 914 Delbert Way

Jeanne D ARC Manor
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SRO-Apartment Building

650 S 8th St

215 Oak St

122 Graham Avenue Apartments

Alvarado Park - 55+ Senior Housing

Metro Gardens

The Brooks House

162-164 Topeka Ave

603 S 1st St
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Tamien Station

150 Graham Avenue Apartments

Capri Apartments

Fourth St. Apartments

1055 Vermont

875 Northrup St

Kerley Drive Apartments 1445-1455

357 Willow Street

Woodland apartments

Metro Gardens
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Alameda Studio Apartments | $2,618 | $1,250 | $3,695 |
| Garden Alameda 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,367 | $1,100 | $7,170 |
| Garden Alameda 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,054 | $995 | $8,370 |
| Garden Alameda 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,006 | $1,045 | $6,669 |
| Garden Alameda 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,937 | $1,060 | $8,771 |
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There are currently 67 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 $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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 North - Student Housing Apartments | 2B Shared Attached - Spring 2026 (SJSU) | 2BR,2BA | $995 |
| 164 S 10th St | 164 S 10th St | 1BR,1BA | $1,240 |
| Pensione Esperanza | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
| The Franciscan | Room 8 | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| The Kelsey Ayer Station | 50% AMI Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,706 |
| Almaden | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,812 |
| 1040-1058 N. 4th St, San Jose | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
| 39-0008 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
| Westwood Properties | 55 S 6th St. | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Garden Alameda, CA
As of January 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Garden Alameda area is the $2.97 price per square foot Plan 3A + Loft Townhome Model at The Esplanade in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,439. The second greatest value Garden Alameda apartment is the 3 beds 1.5 bath Model at 327 Willow St starting at $2,695 with a $2.05 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Esplanade | Plan 3A + Loft Townhome | 3BR,3BA | $2.97 |
| 327 Willow St | 3 beds 1.5 bath | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.05 |
| 708 N 1st St | 3 Bd 1.5BA | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.05 |
| Palm Court Apartments | 3X1 | 3BR,1BA | $2.64 |
| Mosaic Apartments | Plan 4 | 2BR,2BA | $2.87 |
| Willow Creek | Two Bedroom Two Bath B1 | 1BR,2BA | $2.88 |
| Marquis | Plan 2A | 2BR,2BA | $3.22 |
| Avalon Morrison Park | B1T | 2BR,2.5BA | $3.19 |
| 428 S 11th St | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.88 |
| Almaden | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.87 |
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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 $1,895.
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 $4,592.
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 126 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 $640 which is $3,952 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Garden Alameda.
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