
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Meadow Fair Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,700 (5 Rentals)
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Meadow Fair, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Meadow Fair?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Meadow Fair Studio Apartments | $2,004 | $1,850 | $2,161 |
Meadow Fair 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,567 | $1,927 | $3,242 |
Meadow Fair 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,897 | $2,495 | $4,002 |
Meadow Fair 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,380 | $3,207 | $3,700 |
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Cheapest Available Meadow Fair Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Meadow Fair area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Foxdale priced from $1,927. Valley West Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,125. Here are the most affordable Meadow Fair apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Foxdale | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,927 |
Valley West Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,125 |
Lion Villas | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,158 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Meadow Fair, CA
As of September 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Meadow Fair area is the $2.16 price per square foot MODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY Model at Stonebridge Apartments in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $2,590. The second greatest value Meadow Fair apartment is the 2bed 1bath Model at Sedona Apartments starting at $2,635 with a $2.44 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Meadow Fair apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Stonebridge Apartments | MODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY | 2BR,2BA | $2.16 |
Sedona Apartments | 2bed 1bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.44 |
Avana San Jose | 2BD/1BA Plan A | 2BR,1BA | $3.22 |
1380 Carnelian Dr, Unit 4 | 1380 Carnelian Dr | 2BR,1BA | $3.12 |
San Marino | The Del Rey | 1BR,1BA | $3.75 |
3317 Kuykendall Pl, Unit Studio | 3317 Kuykendall Pl | Studio ,1BA | $3.22 |
Foxdale | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.46 |
Valley West Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.94 |
Lion Villas | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $5.26 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMeadow Fair, San Jose, CA
Ranked #251
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Meadow Fair, San Jose, CA
O. B. Whaley Elementary
William C. Overfelt High
George V. LeyVa Intermediate
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Getting Around the Meadow Fair Neighborhood in San Jose, CA
Walk Score®
58 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
63 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
51 / 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 Meadow Fair Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Meadow Fair?
The cheapest apartment in Meadow Fair is Foxdale which is listed at $1,927, while the average apartment in Meadow Fair costs $3,207.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Meadow Fair?
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 5 regular apartments in Meadow Fair 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 Meadow Fair?
Cheap apartments in Meadow Fair have an average cost of $1,002 which is $2,205 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Meadow Fair.
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