Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Meridian Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $2,090 (37 Rentals)

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The Grove
$2,479
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$2,576 - $3,297

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The Grove

1919 Fruitdale AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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Museum Park
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$3,278
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$3,284 - $5,299

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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 1, 2027

Museum Park

465 W San Carlos StSan Jose, CA 95110
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Elements
$3,281 - $4,709
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$3,286 - $4,709

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Elements

1201 Parkmoor AveSan Jose, CA 95126
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Trestles Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Trestles Apartments

1566 Scott StSan Jose, CA 95126
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The Brooks House
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Brooks House

655 Richmond AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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875 Northrup St
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875 Northrup St

875 Northrup StSan Jose, CA 95126
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Delmas Park
1 Bedroom Apartments

Delmas Park

350 Barack Obama BlvdSan Jose, CA 95126
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43 Lester Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

43 Lester Ave

43 Lester AveSan Jose, CA 95125
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Koi Creek
1 Bedroom Apartments

Koi Creek

1150 Pedro StSan Jose, CA 95126
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40 Glen Eyrie Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

40 Glen Eyrie Ave

40 Glen Eyrie AveSan Jose, CA 95125
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Fruitdale Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Fruitdale Gardens

1489 Fruitdale AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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Los Gatos Creek
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Los Gatos Creek

1029-1035 Meridian AveSan Jose, CA 95125
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Silver
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Silver

333 Sunol StSan Jose, CA 95126

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Villas Willow Glen
1 Bedroom Apartments

Villas Willow Glen

850 Meridian WaySan Jose, CA 95126
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Meridian, San Jose, CA Local Guide

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

Going to college in San Jose? Our local expert gives you the inside scoop on the best neighborhoods to live near Near SJSU, SCU, SJCC, and EVC

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Meridian, San Jose, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Meridian Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Meridian?

The cheapest apartment in Meridian is Cherry Creek which is listed at $2,090, while the average apartment in Meridian costs $3,291.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Meridian?

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 15 regular apartments in Meridian 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 Meridian?

Cheap apartments in Meridian have an average cost of $830 which is $2,461 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Meridian.

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