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Pensione Esperanza
598 Columbia AveSan Jose, CA 95126
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Alvarado Park - 55+ Senior Housing
237 Race StSan Jose, CA 95126
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875 Northrup StSan Jose, CA 95126
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Meridian, San Jose, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Meridian?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meridian Studio Apartments | $2,839 | $1,200 | $4,779 |
| Meridian 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,384 | $1,728 | $6,905 |
| Meridian 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,108 | $2,641 | $10,000+ |
| Meridian 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,465 | $3,350 | $5,250 |
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There are currently 11 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Meridian Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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Cheapest Available Meridian Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Meridian area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Pensione Esperanza priced from $1,200. Page Street Studios has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,234. Here are the most affordable Meridian apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pensione Esperanza | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| Page Street Studios | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,234 |
| Alvarado Park - 55+ Senior Housing | 1Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,728 |
| 875 Northrup St | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| Sandalwood Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Meridian, CA
As of June 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Meridian area is the $2.88 price per square foot Plan 3 Model at Scotia Apartments in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,294. The second greatest value Meridian apartment is the 2x2F-1065-p1 Model at Latitude 37 starting at $3,400 with a $3.19 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Meridian apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotia Apartments | Plan 3 | 2BR,2BA | $2.88 |
| Latitude 37 | 2x2F-1065-p1 | 2BR,2BA | $3.19 |
| Central Park Apartments | Broadway-Remodel | 2BR,2BA | $2.99 |
| Creekside Apartments | Plan D | 2BR,2BA | $3.19 |
| Mosaic Apartments | Plan 1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.15 |
| Elements | Plan 1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.48 |
| Willow Creek | wc_A1DR | 1BR,1BA | $3.41 |
| 1235 Leigh Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.41 |
| Alvarado Park - 55+ Senior Housing | 1Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.15 |
| Page Street Studios | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.88 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Meridian Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Meridian?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Meridian is at Pensione Esperanza listed at $1,200.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Meridian Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Meridian Apartment is $1,728 at Alvarado Park - 55+ Senior Housing.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Meridian Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Meridian is starting from $2,750 at Central Park Apartments.
What is the most affordable Meridian Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Meridian Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Fruitdale Station Apartments and starts from $4,599.
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