Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Meadows Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,200 (13 Rentals)

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Pollard Plaza Apartment
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Pollard Plaza Apartment

1150 Mclaughlin AveSan Jose, CA 95122
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Paseo Senter
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Paseo Senter

1900 Senter RdSan Jose, CA 95112
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650 S 8th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

650 S 8th St

650 S 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Alum Rock Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Alum Rock Apartments

1528-1530 Alum Rock AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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670-686 S. 8th
1 Bedroom Apartments

670-686 S. 8th

670-686 S 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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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 Valley West Apartments priced from $2,070. The Carlyle has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,559. Here are the most affordable Meadows apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Valley West ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,070
The CarlyleThe Atherton1BR,1BA$2,559
Stonebridge ApartmentsMODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY2BR,2BA$2,590
Sedona Apartments2bed 1bath2BR,1BA$2,635
The Fay San Jose1 Bedroom C (fa1BCM)1BR,1BA$2,798

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Meadows, CA

As of June 05, 2025 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 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 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
Scotia ApartmentsPlan 32BR,2BA$2.88
Sedona Apartments2bed 1bath2BR,1BA$2.44
Latitude 372x2F-1065-p12BR,2BA$3.19
Foundry CommonsC2.1 (2x2)2BR,2BA$3.06
1298 Shortridge Ave, Unit B1298 Shortridge Ave2BR,1BA$2.80
San MarinoThe Puerto Vallarta2BR,2BA$3.61
Avana San Jose2BD/1BA Plan B2BR,1BA$3.72
The CarlyleThe Atherton1BR,1BA$3.37
Valley West ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.83

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Meadows, San Jose, CA

Ranked #239

Among neighborhoods in San Jose, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Meadows Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Meadows?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Meadows is at Miro listed at $3,032.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Meadows Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Meadows Apartment is $2,070 at Valley West Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Meadows Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Meadows is starting from $2,590 at Stonebridge Apartments.

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