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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardner Studio Apartments | $2,456 | $1,250 | $3,695 |
| Gardner 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,974 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Gardner 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,602 | $995 | $10,000+ |
Gardner 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,772 | $1,045 | $5,860 |
| Gardner 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,667 | $1,060 | $5,399 |
There are currently 200 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Gardner Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
See all Apartments in San JoseThe largest available 3 Bedroom apartment unit in the Gardner area of San Jose, CA is found at Fruitdale Station Apartments and is listed at 1,968 square feet priced from $4,699. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fruitdale Station Apartments | Golden Gate Collection | 1,968 Sq Ft | $4,699 |
| Avalon Morrison Park | C4T | 1,783 Sq Ft | $4,860 |
| 360 Residences | Plan 3A | 1,778 Sq Ft | $5,189 |
| Vespaio | C1 Three Bedroom | 1,697 Sq Ft | $4,850 |
| The Ryden | C3 | 1,655 Sq Ft | $5,101 |
| Exhibit at J Town Apartments | TC6l - 3BR 2BA Townhome + Loft | 1,618 Sq Ft | $4,794 |
| Villa Torino | The Portofino | 1,431 Sq Ft | $4,305 |
| 327 Willow St | 3 beds 1.5 bath | 1,313 Sq Ft | $2,675 |
| Almaden Terrace Apartment Homes | D-3X2 | 1,020 Sq Ft | $3,595 |
Currently the lowest priced 3 Bedroom apartment unit Gardner of San Jose, CA is the 3C Shared Detached - Spring 2026 (SJSU) Model starting from $1,045 at 27 North - Student Housing Apartments. The average price for all 3 Bedroom apartments in Gardner is currently $2,772. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 3 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| 27 North - Student Housing Apartments | 3C Shared Detached - Spring 2026 (SJSU) | $1,045 |
| 327 Willow St | 3 beds 1.5 bath | $2,675 |
| Almaden Terrace Apartment Homes | D-3X2 | $3,595 |
| Villa Torino | The Portofino | $4,305 |
| Exhibit at J Town Apartments | TC4dl - 3BR BA Townhome + Den + Loft | $4,694 |
| Fruitdale Station Apartments | Golden Gate Collection | $4,699 |
| Vespaio | C1 Three Bedroom | $4,850 |
| Avalon Morrison Park | C4T | $4,860 |
| The Ryden | C3 | $5,101 |
| 360 Residences | Plan 3A | $5,189 |
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Currently the most affordable 3 Bedroom in Gardner is at 27 North - Student Housing Apartments listed at $1,045.
The average rent for a 3 Bedroom Apartment in Gardner is $2,772.
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Gardner is a 1,968 square feet unit starting from $4,699 at Fruitdale Station Apartments.
The average size for a 3 Bedroom rental in Gardner is currently 1,000 sq ft.
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