Cheap Homes for Rent in Gardner Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,000 (9 Rentals)

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Gardner, San Jose, CA Local Guide

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 $990. Pensione Esperanza has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here are the most affordable Gardner apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
27 North - Student Housing Apartments2B Shared Attached - Spring 2025 (SJSU)2BR,2BA$990
Pensione EsperanzaStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,200
Page Street StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$1,234

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gardner, CA

As of May 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gardner area is the $2.75 price per square foot 2/2 Model at 175 W Saint James St in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,800. The second greatest value Gardner apartment is the Plan 3 Model at Scotia Apartments starting at $3,294 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
175 W Saint James St2/22BR,2BA$2.75
Scotia ApartmentsPlan 32BR,2BA$2.88
Creekside ApartmentsPlan D2BR,2BA$3.04
Central Park ApartmentsStandard Manhattan2BR,2BA$3.13
Meridian at MidtownB21BR,1BA$3.14
Sparta505 - Student HousingPlan F2BR,2BA$2.79
1066 Sherwood Ave, Unit 21066 Sherwood Ave1BR,1BA$3.17
Vintage TowerVT1B1BB1BR,1BA$2.86
Village at Willow GlenBuilding A1BR,1BA$2.43
Page Street StudiosStudioStudio ,1BA$2.88

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gardner

What type of rentals are currently available in Gardner?

There are currently 1469 Apartments for Rent in Gardner, CA with pricing that ranges from $990 to $15,532. There are also 61 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Gardner ranging from $1,090 to $5,150.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Gardner?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Gardner ranges from $1,090 to $5,150 with an average monthly rent of $3,102.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Gardner?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Gardner range from $1,040 to $7,952, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,350 to $5,150. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,150 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,050.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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