
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Gardner Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,000 (43 Rentals)


412 E William St

430 Jerome St

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164 S 10th St

1195 Yosemite Ave

The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ Only

875 Northrup St

232 N 8th St
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Almaden

1012 Pacific Ave, Unit 1012 Pacific Avenue, Unit 1012 Pacific Avenue

617 S 9th St

Willow Pointe

Trestles Apartments

Miraido Village

Brookwood Terrace
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650 S 8th St

215 Oak St

Bella Castello

Jeanne D ARC Manor

Alvarado Park - 55+ Senior Housing

The Brooks House

515 E WiLL
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150 Graham Avenue Apartments

Capri Apartments

Fourth St. Apartments

Delmas Park

Metro Gardens

357 Willow St

Gran Valle Apartments

Reed Apartments
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742 S. 9th St. Apartments

Marlboro Manor Apartments

Ashworth Apartments

Fourth Street Apartments

345 N 3rd St

670-686 S. 8th

218-220 S Morrison Ave

625 S 11th St
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43 Lester Ave

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N. San Pedro Apartments
Gardner, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Gardner?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardner Studio Apartments | $2,462 | $1,450 | $3,831 |
Gardner 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,099 | $1,000 | $9,081 |
| Gardner 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,723 | $995 | $9,457 |
| Gardner 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,178 | $2,789 | $5,146 |
| Gardner 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,550 | $1,585 | $5,811 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleGardner, San Jose, CA
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4.0Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gardner Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Gardner?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Gardner is under $1,812.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Gardner?
The cheapest apartment in Gardner is 164 S 10th St which is listed at $1,240, while the average apartment in Gardner costs $4,303.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Gardner?
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 31 regular apartments in Gardner 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 Gardner?
Cheap apartments in Gardner have an average cost of $684 which is $3,619 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gardner.
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