430 Jerome St
San JoseCA95125
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Meridian Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $900 (17 Rentals)
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1025 Minnesota Ave, Unit 22
1025 Minnesota AveSan Jose, CA 95125
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875 Northrup St
875 Northrup StSan Jose, CA 95126
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Glen Eyrie Apartments
75 Glen Eyrie AveSan Jose, CA 95125
1012 Pacific Ave, Unit 1012 Pacific Avenue
1012 Pacific Ave
San JoseCA95126
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Delmas Park
350 Barack Obama BlvdSan Jose, CA 95126
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Trestles Apartments
1566 Scott StSan Jose, CA 95126
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Page Street Studios
333 Page StSan Jose, CA 95126
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Pensione Esperanza
598 Columbia AveSan Jose, CA 95126
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912 - 914 Delbert Way
912-914 Delbert WaySan Jose, CA 95126
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Alvarado Park - 55+ Senior Housing
237 Race StSan Jose, CA 95126
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The Brooks House
655 Richmond AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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Arcadia Apartments
1011 Leigh AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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Koi Creek
1150 Pedro StSan Jose, CA 95126
218-220 S Morrison Ave
San JoseCA95126
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43 Lester Ave
43 Lester AveSan Jose, CA 95125
373 Richmond Ave
San JoseCA95128
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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 | $2,588 | $1,625 | $2,937 |
| Meridian 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,995 | $1,800 | $3,982 |
| Meridian 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,500 | $2,205 | $4,305 |
| Meridian 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,769 | $3,350 | $4,799 |
| Meridian 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,149 | $4,899 | $5,399 |
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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 1 Bed unit found at 875 Northrup St priced from $1,750. Arcadia Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,800. Here are the most affordable Meridian apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 875 Northrup St | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| Arcadia Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
| Glen Eyrie Apartments | Glen Eyrie Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,870 |
| Redwood Seniors of Willow Glen - 55+ | Sequoia | 2BR,1BA | $2,205 |
| 1235 Leigh Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Meridian, CA
As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Meridian area is the $3.21 price per square foot Remodel Fifth Avenue Model at Central Park Apartments in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,600. The second greatest value Meridian apartment is the B1-2x2B Model at Willow Creek starting at $3,305 with a $3.03 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. |
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| Central Park Apartments | Remodel Fifth Avenue | 3BR,2BA | $3.21 |
| Willow Creek | B1-2x2B | 2BR,2BA | $3.03 |
| Creekside Apartments | Plan D | 2BR,2BA | $3.30 |
| Mosaic Apartments | Plan 1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.73 |
| Redwood Seniors of Willow Glen - 55+ | Sequoia | 2BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| Arcadia Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.57 |
| 410 Fuller Ave, Unit 410 Fuller | 410 Fuller Ave | 2BR,1BA | $3.57 |
| 1235 Leigh Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.57 |
| 875 Northrup St | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.65 |
| 1025 Minnesota Ave, Unit 22 | 1025 Minnesota Ave | Studio ,1BA | $3.61 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Meridian Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Meridian?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Meridian is under $2,677.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Meridian?
The cheapest apartment in Meridian is 875 Northrup St which is listed at $1,750, while the average apartment in Meridian costs $4,899.
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 8 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 $231 which is $4,668 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Meridian.
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