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598 Columbia AveSan Jose, CA 95126
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Village at Willow Glen
465 Willow Glen WaySan Jose, CA 95125
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235 E Santa Clara StSan Jose, CA 95113
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Alvarado Park - 55+ Senior Housing
237 Race StSan Jose, CA 95126
420 S Third St
San JoseCA95112
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875 Northrup StSan Jose, CA 95126
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55-75 S 6th 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 | $2,677 | $1,200 | $4,698 |
| Gardner 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,224 | $1,200 | $8,733 |
| Gardner 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,941 | $2,395 | $10,000+ |
| Gardner 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,261 | $3,032 | $8,027 |
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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 Studio unit found at Pensione Esperanza priced from $1,200. Page Street Studios has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,234. Here are the most affordable Gardner apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pensione Esperanza | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| Page Street Studios | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,234 |
| Village at Willow Glen | Building A | 1BR,1BA | $1,460 |
| 1055 Vermont | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| Virginia Street Studios | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,708 |
| Vintage Tower | VT1B1BB | 1BR,1BA | $1,721 |
| Alvarado Park - 55+ Senior Housing | 1Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,728 |
| 875 Northrup St | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| Westwood Properties | 59 S 5th St. | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
| The Ruckers Mansion | APT#1 | Studio,1BA | $1,900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gardner, CA
As of May 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gardner area is the $2.94 price per square foot Plan C5 Model at 360 Residences in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,119. The second greatest value Gardner apartment is the 2/2 Model at 175 W Saint James St starting at $3,800 with a $2.75 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 360 Residences | Plan C5 | 2BR,2BA | $2.94 |
| 175 W Saint James St | 2/2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.75 |
| 163 Gifford Ave, Unit B | 163 Gifford Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.83 |
| The Glens Apartments | Imperial Plan A | 2BR,2BA | $2.59 |
| 101 San Fernando | Plan A5 - 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.62 |
| 1298 Shortridge Ave, Unit B | 1298 Shortridge Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.80 |
| Sparta505 - Student Housing | Plan F | 2BR,2BA | $2.79 |
| Vintage Tower | VT1B1BB | 1BR,1BA | $2.86 |
| Village at Willow Glen | Building A | 1BR,1BA | $2.43 |
| Page Street Studios | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.88 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving.com works hard to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central San Jose. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Getting Around the Gardner Neighborhood in San Jose, CA
Walk Score®
67 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
94 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
61 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
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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 $1,900.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Gardner?
The cheapest apartment in Gardner is Village at Willow Glen which is listed at $1,460, while the average apartment in Gardner costs $3,795.
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 30 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 $630 which is $3,165 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gardner.
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