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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gardner Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $921 (67 Rentals)
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468 S 6th St
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Cinnabar Commons
875 Cinnabar StSan Jose, CA 95126
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The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ Only
465 Willow Glen WaySan Jose, CA 95125
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Hawthorn Senior Apartments
715 E Saint John StSan Jose, CA 95112
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232 N 8th St
232 N 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
1060 S Third St
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Almaden
1501 Almaden ExpySan Jose, CA 95125
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Glen Eyrie Apartments
75 Glen Eyrie AveSan Jose, CA 95125
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Westwood Properties
55-75 S 6th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Willow Park Apartments
1459 Curci DrSan Jose, CA 95126
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Cherry Creek
2020 Southwest ExpySan Jose, CA 95126
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Mabuhay Court Apartments
488 N 6th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Delmas Park
350 Barack Obama BlvdSan Jose, CA 95126
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Miraido Village
520-566 N 6th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Trestles Apartments
1566 Scott StSan Jose, CA 95126
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Page Street Studios
333 Page StSan Jose, CA 95126
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Pensione Esperanza
598 Columbia AveSan Jose, CA 95126
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912 - 914 Delbert Way
912-914 Delbert WaySan Jose, CA 95126
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Jeanne D ARC Manor
85 S 5th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Brookwood Terrace
1346 E San Antonio StSan Jose, CA 95116
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Lenzen Square - WAITLIST IS CLOSED
790 Lenzen AveSan Jose, CA 95126
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SRO-Apartment Building
507 N 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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650 S 8th St
650 S 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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215 Oak St
215 Oak StSan Jose, CA 95110
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Bella Castello
570 Keyes StSan Jose, CA 95112
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122 Graham Avenue Apartments
122 Graham AveSan Jose, CA 95110
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Alvarado Park - 55+ Senior Housing
237 Race StSan Jose, CA 95126
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Metro Gardens
420 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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The Brooks House
655 Richmond AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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515 E WiLL
515 E William StSan Jose, CA 95112
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603 S 1st St
603 S 1st StSan Jose, CA 95113
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Tamien Station
1197 Lick AveSan Jose, CA 95110
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Surrey Square Apartments
1661-1671 Hamilton AveSan Jose, CA 95125
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150 Graham Avenue Apartments
150 Graham AveSan Jose, CA 95110
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The Kelsey Ayer Station
457 N 1st StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Capri Apartments
1921 The AlamedaSan Jose, CA 95126
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39-0008
74 S 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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875 Northrup St
875 Northrup StSan Jose, CA 95126
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Fourth St. Apartments
375-395 S 4th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Metro Gardens
420 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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357 Willow St
357 Willow StSan Jose, CA 95110
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Gran Valle Apartments
33 E Empire StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Arcadia Apartments
1011 Leigh AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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Reed Apartments
283 E Reed StSan Jose, CA 95112
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79 N 10th St
79 N 10th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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First Street Manor
523-530 N 1st StSan Jose, CA 95112
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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 | $2,748 | $1,400 | $3,523 |
| Gardner 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,262 | $1,594 | $8,738 |
| Gardner 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,884 | $995 | $10,000+ |
| Gardner 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,332 | $1,610 | $6,868 |
| Gardner 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,115 | $1,060 | $4,690 |
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Cheapest Available Gardner Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Gardner area of San Jose, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at 27 North - Student Housing Apartments priced from $995. The Franciscan has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here are the most affordable Gardner apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 North - Student Housing Apartments | 2B Shared Attached - Fall 2026 (Other) | 2BR,2BA | $995 |
| The Franciscan | Room 14 | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ Only | Building A | 1BR,1BA | $1,594 |
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR,1BA | $1,680 |
| Hawthorn Senior Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,709 |
| Westwood Properties | 55 S 6th | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
| Almaden | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,899 |
| Metropolitan Court Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
| Cherry Creek | 1BR, 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,090 |
| Sandalwood Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,165 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gardner, CA
As of August 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gardner area is the $2.99 price per square foot The Capri BMR Model at Villa Torino in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,439. The second greatest value Gardner apartment is the 2 Bed 1.5 Bath Model at Deodar Townhomes starting at $3,150 with a $3.32 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gardner apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Villa Torino | The Capri BMR | 2BR,2BA | $2.99 |
| Deodar Townhomes | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.32 |
| 27 North - Student Housing Apartments | 2D Private Attached - Fall 2026 (SJSU) | 2BR,2BA | $2.19 |
| 702 Vine St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2.95 |
| 337 Kuehnis Dr, Unit 337 Kuehnis Drive | 337 Kuehnis Dr | 1BR,1BA | $3.21 |
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| Cherry Creek | 1BR, 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.22 |
| Almaden | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.87 |
| Willow Park Apartments | Studio Apartment with Washer & Dryer in San Jose | Studio ,1BA | $3.33 |
| The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ Only | Building A | 1BR,1BA | $2.66 |
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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 $2,165.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Gardner?
The cheapest apartment in Gardner is The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ Only which is listed at $1,594, while the average apartment in Gardner costs $3,372.
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 51 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 $853 which is $2,519 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gardner.
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