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Pensione Esperanza
598 Columbia AveSan Jose, CA 95126
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gardner Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $600 (50 Rentals)
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598 Columbia Ave
San JoseCA95126
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$1,566 - $2,899Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Kelsey Ayer Station
457 N 1st StSan Jose, CA 95112
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$1,566 - $2,1581 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Vintage Tower
235 E Santa Clara StSan Jose, CA 95113
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$1,642 - $1,9711 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Alvarado Park - 55+ Senior Housing
237 Race StSan Jose, CA 95126
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The Village at Willow Glen
465 Willow Glen WaySan Jose, CA 95125
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$1,9001 Bedroom Apartment Available Nov 15
91 Virginia E St, Unit 4
91 Virginia E StSan Jose, CA 95112
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33 E Empire 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 | $2,562 | $1,319 | $3,644 |
| Gardner 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,896 | $1,319 | $6,324 |
| Gardner 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,580 | $2,060 | $10,000+ |
| Gardner 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,308 | $3,346 | $5,669 |
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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 $1,319. The Franciscan has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,450. 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 | $1,319 |
| The Franciscan | Room 8 | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| The Kelsey Ayer Station | 50% AMI Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,566 |
| Vintage Tower | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,566 |
| Alvarado Park - 55+ Senior Housing | 1Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,642 |
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR,1BA | $1,680 |
| Tamien Station | The Tule | Studio,1BA | $1,699 |
| Almaden | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,817 |
| 39-0008 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gardner, CA
As of November 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gardner area is the $2.96 price per square foot Plan K2 TH - 2 Bed / 2.5 Bath Townhome Model at 101 San Fernando in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,629. The second greatest value Gardner apartment is the 2 bedroom Model at 428 S 11th St starting at $2,595 with a $2.88 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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| 101 San Fernando | Plan K2 TH - 2 Bed / 2.5 Bath Townhome | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.96 |
| 428 S 11th St | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.88 |
| Elements | Plan 1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.18 |
| Willow Creek | wc_A2DR | 1BR,1BA | $3.26 |
| Willow Park Apartments | 1+1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.83 |
| Westwood Properties | 55 S 6th | 1BR,1BA | $2.88 |
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| Almaden | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.88 |
| Vintage Tower | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.56 |
| Alvarado Park - 55+ Senior Housing | 1Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.99 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleGardner, San Jose, CA
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,850.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Gardner?
The cheapest apartment in Gardner is Vintage Tower which is listed at $1,566, while the average apartment in Gardner costs $4,270.
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 50 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 $823 which is $3,447 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gardner.
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