
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gardens Villa Montery Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $500 (45 Rentals)
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45 Kenbrook Cir

The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ Only

Orchard Glen

Almaden

Almaden

Lion Villas

Valley West Apartments

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551 Lewis Rd

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Avalon Willow Glen

Terra House Apartments

2212 Almaden Rd

Paseo Senter

Willow Pointe

Almaden House

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150 Graham Avenue Apartments

Orvieto Family A

Villa Monterey Apartments

Villa Almaden Apartments

Corde Terra Senior

2445 Rinconada Dr

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Oak Tree Village
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Summer Breeze Apartments

Monterey Family Village

Alterra

Sofi Waterford Park
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Gardens Villa Montery, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Gardens Villa Montery?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardens Villa Montery Studio Apartments | $2,125 | $1,799 | $2,470 |
| Gardens Villa Montery 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,730 | $1,594 | $6,750 |
| Gardens Villa Montery 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,438 | $2,435 | $8,500 |
| Gardens Villa Montery 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,006 | $3,262 | $4,577 |
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There are currently 45 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Gardens Villa Montery Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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Cheapest Available Gardens Villa Montery Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Gardens Villa Montery area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ Only priced from $1,594. Orchard Glen has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,799. Here are the most affordable Gardens Villa Montery apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ Only | Building A | 1BR,1BA | $1,594 |
| Orchard Glen | Studio - 60% | Studio,1BA | $1,799 |
| Almaden | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,812 |
| Lion Villas | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,900 |
| Valley West Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,120 |
| The Woods Apartments | Sycamore | Studio,1BA | $2,295 |
| Stonebridge Apartments | MODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY | 2BR,2BA | $2,590 |
| 1776 Apartments | Jefferson | 1BR,1BA | $2,620 |
| Sedona Apartments | 2bed 1bath | 2BR,1BA | $2,635 |
| Alterra | Two Bedroom, One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2,750 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gardens Villa Montery, CA
As of June 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gardens Villa Montery area is the $2.16 price per square foot MODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY Model at Stonebridge Apartments in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $2,590. The second greatest value Gardens Villa Montery apartment is the 2x2F-1182-p2 Model at Latitude 37 starting at $3,600 with a $3.05 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gardens Villa Montery apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stonebridge Apartments | MODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY | 2BR,2BA | $2.16 |
| Latitude 37 | 2x2F-1182-p2 | 2BR,2BA | $3.05 |
| Scotia Apartments | Plan 3 | 2BR,2BA | $3.02 |
| Sedona Apartments | 2bed 1bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.44 |
| Terra House Apartments | B2 Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $3.59 |
| Rosewalk Apartment Homes | Residence 1 Luxury | 1BR,1BA | $3.64 |
| Alterra | Two Bedroom, One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.67 |
| 1776 Apartments | Jefferson | 1BR,1BA | $3.55 |
| Almaden | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.87 |
| The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ Only | Building A | 1BR,1BA | $2.66 |
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Best Local Schools in Gardens Villa Montery, San Jose, CA
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gardens Villa Montery Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Gardens Villa Montery?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Gardens Villa Montery is under $2,750.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Gardens Villa Montery?
The cheapest apartment in Gardens Villa Montery is The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ Only which is listed at $1,594, while the average apartment in Gardens Villa Montery costs $3,919.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Gardens Villa Montery?
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 12 regular apartments in Gardens Villa Montery 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 Gardens Villa Montery?
Cheap apartments in Gardens Villa Montery have an average cost of $518 which is $3,401 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gardens Villa Montery.
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