
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Meadows Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,825 (12 Rentals)


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Meadows, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Meadows?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Meadows Studio Apartments | $3,452 | $1,850 | $4,698 |
Meadows 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,607 | $1,825 | $7,001 |
Meadows 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,054 | $2,395 | $10,000+ |
Meadows 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,322 | $3,021 | $3,580 |
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Getting Around the Meadows Neighborhood in San Jose, CA
Walk Score®
46 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
59 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
44 / 100
Some Transit
A few 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 Meadows Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Meadows?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Meadows is under $3,113.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Meadows?
The cheapest apartment in Meadows is Valley West Apartments which is listed at $2,070, while the average apartment in Meadows costs $3,653.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Meadows?
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 1 regular apartments in Meadows that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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