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

Lion Villas

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San Marino

1075 Appian Lane

1417 Dubert

1619 Virginia Avenue

654 Macredes Avenue

1753 Welch
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1016 Summerplace Dr

1376 Tami Lee

1105 Appian Lane

1081 Appian Lane

1066 Appian Ln

1334 Crucero

1063 Appian Lane

1137 Appian Lane

1741-1795 Welch Avenue

1051 Appian Lane
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1200-1206 E Santa Clara St

601 S 9th St

144-148 S 33rd St

The Williams Apartments

1324 Crucero Dr

Marina Hall

1339 Carnelian Dr

1344 Crucero Dr

630 S 8th St

1399 Tami Lee Dr
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1339 Crucero Dr

3159-3161 Locke Dr

1322 Carnelian Dr

1424 Carnelian Dr

169 S 15th St

1795 Rock Spring Dr

1380 Carnelian Dr

1425 Dubert Ln

1409 Dubert Ln

661 Nordale Ave
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RR Apartments

1408 Dubert Ln

547 S 11th St

440 S 11th St

1351 Carnelian Dr

3167 Locke Dr

1435 Carnelian Dr

1415 Tami Lee Dr

1509 Mount Herman Dr

1702 Bevin Brook Dr
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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 | $2,030 | $1,900 | $2,161 |
| Meadows 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,586 | $1,000 | $6,490 |
| Meadows 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,979 | $2,350 | $3,745 |
| Meadows 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,428 | $3,262 | $3,595 |
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There are currently 134 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Meadows Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR,1BA | $1,680 |
| Valley West Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,110 |
| Foxdale | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,318 |
| San Marino | The Del Rey | 1BR,1BA | $2,494 |
| Stonebridge Apartments | MODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY | 2BR,2BA | $2,590 |
| Sedona Apartments | 2bed 1bath | 2BR,1BA | $2,635 |
| Lion Villas | 2x1 | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stonebridge Apartments | MODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY | 2BR,2BA | $2.16 |
| Sedona Apartments | 2bed 1bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.44 |
| Lion Villas | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.44 |
| San Marino | Acapulco | 1BR,1BA | $3.86 |
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| Foxdale | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.16 |
| Valley West Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.91 |
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Best Local Schools in Meadows, San Jose, CA
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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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