Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Meadows Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $500 (134 Rentals)

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Avana San Jose
$2,621 - $3,282
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 12

Avana San Jose

995 Tully RdSan Jose, CA 95122
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San Marino
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$2,494 - $3,957
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San Marino

2175 Aborn RdSan Jose, CA 95121
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1075 Appian Lane
2 Bedroom Apartments

1075 Appian Lane

1075 Appian LnSan Jose, CA 95116
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1417 Dubert
2 Bedroom Apartments

1417 Dubert

1417 Dubert LnSan Jose, CA 95122
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1753 Welch
2 Bedroom Apartments

1753 Welch

1753 Welch AveSan Jose, CA 95112

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1376 Tami Lee
Studio Apartments

1376 Tami Lee

1376 Tami Lee DrSan Jose, CA 95122
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1105 Appian Lane
2 Bedroom Apartments

1105 Appian Lane

1105 Appian LnSan Jose, CA 95116
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1081 Appian Lane
2 Bedroom Apartments

1081 Appian Lane

1081 Appian LnSan Jose, CA 95116
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1066 Appian Ln
2 Bedroom Apartments

1066 Appian Ln

1066 Appian LnSan Jose, CA 95116
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1334 Crucero
2 Bedroom Apartments

1334 Crucero

1334 Crucero DrSan Jose, CA 95122
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1063 Appian Lane
2 Bedroom Apartments

1063 Appian Lane

1063 Appian LnSan Jose, CA 95116
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1137 Appian Lane
2 Bedroom Apartments

1137 Appian Lane

1137 Appian LnSan Jose, CA 95116
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1051 Appian Lane
2 Bedroom Apartments

1051 Appian Lane

1051 Appian LnSan Jose, CA 95116

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601 S 9th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

601 S 9th St

601 S 9th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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144-148 S 33rd St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

144-148 S 33rd St

144-148 S 33rd StSan Jose, CA 95116
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1324 Crucero Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

1324 Crucero Dr

1324 Crucero DrSan Jose, CA 95122
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Marina Hall
Studio Apartments

Marina Hall

443 S 11th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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1339 Carnelian Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

1339 Carnelian Dr

1339 Carnelian DrSan Jose, CA 95122
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1344 Crucero Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

1344 Crucero Dr

1344 Crucero DrSan Jose, CA 95122
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630 S 8th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

630 S 8th St

630 S 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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1399 Tami Lee Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

1399 Tami Lee Dr

1399 Tami Lee DrSan Jose, CA 95122

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1339 Crucero Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

1339 Crucero Dr

1339 Crucero DrSan Jose, CA 95122
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3159-3161 Locke Dr
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3159-3161 Locke Dr

3159-3161 Locke DrSan Jose, CA 95111
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1322 Carnelian Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

1322 Carnelian Dr

1322 Carnelian DrSan Jose, CA 95122
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169 S 15th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

169 S 15th St

169 S 15th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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1380 Carnelian Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

1380 Carnelian Dr

1380 Carnelian DrSan Jose, CA 95122
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1425 Dubert Ln
2 Bedroom Apartments

1425 Dubert Ln

1425 Dubert LnSan Jose, CA 95122
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1409 Dubert Ln
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1409 Dubert Ln

1409 Dubert LnSan Jose, CA 95122
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661 Nordale Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

661 Nordale Ave

661 Nordale AveSan Jose, CA 95112

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RR Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

RR Apartments

556 S 11th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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1408 Dubert Ln
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1408 Dubert Ln

1408 Dubert LnSan Jose, CA 95122
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547 S 11th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

547 S 11th St

547 S 11th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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440 S 11th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

440 S 11th St

440 S 11th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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1351 Carnelian Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

1351 Carnelian Dr

1351 Carnelian DrSan Jose, CA 95122
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3167 Locke Dr
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3167 Locke Dr

3167 Locke DrSan Jose, CA 95111
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1435 Carnelian Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

1435 Carnelian Dr

1435 Carnelian DrSan Jose, CA 95122
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1415 Tami Lee Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

1415 Tami Lee Dr

1415 Tami Lee DrSan Jose, CA 95122

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Meadows, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Meadows Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Meadows area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 515 E WiLL priced from $1,680. Valley West Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,110. Here are the most affordable Meadows apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
515 E WiLL71BR,1BA$1,680
Valley West ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,110
Foxdale1x11BR,1BA$2,318
San MarinoThe Del Rey1BR,1BA$2,494
Stonebridge ApartmentsMODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY2BR,2BA$2,590
Sedona Apartments2bed 1bath2BR,1BA$2,635
Lion Villas2x12BR,1BA$2,753

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Meadows, CA

As of May 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Meadows 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 Meadows 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 Meadows apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Stonebridge ApartmentsMODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY2BR,2BA$2.16
Sedona Apartments2bed 1bath2BR,1BA$2.44
Lion Villas2x12BR,1BA$3.44
San MarinoAcapulco1BR,1BA$3.86
515 E WiLL71BR,1BA$2.49
Foxdale1x11BR,1BA$4.16
Valley West ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.91

Beyond Campus: Finding Your Perfect San Jose Apartment in the Perfect Student Friendly Neighborhood

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Meadows Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Meadows?

The cheapest apartment in Meadows is 515 E WiLL which is listed at $1,680, while the average apartment in Meadows costs $3,428.

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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