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Meridian, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Meridian, CA

As of July 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Meridian area is the $3.25 price per square foot B6 Model at 808 West Apartments in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,158. The second greatest value Meridian apartment is the 2BD, 2BTH A Model at Villas Willow Glen starting at $3,570 with a $3.46 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
808 West ApartmentsB62BR,2BA$3.25
Villas Willow Glen2BD, 2BTH A2BR,2BA$3.46
Tanglewood Apartments2BR-2BTH- WD, carpet ,vinyl2BR,2BA$3.53
Creekside ApartmentsPlan C2BR,1BA$3.36
Mosaic ApartmentsPlan 11BR,1BA$3.71
Willow CreekOne Bedroom One Bath A21BR,1BA$3.32
Cherry Creek1BR, 1 BA1BR,1BA$3.22
1235 Leigh Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.57
875 Northrup St1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$3.65
1025 Minnesota Ave, Unit 221025 Minnesota AveStudio ,1BA$3.61

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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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Meridian, San Jose, CA

Ranked #119

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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Frequently Asked Questions about Meridian

What type of rentals are currently available in Meridian?

There are currently 481 Apartments for Rent in Meridian, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,800 to $23,201. There are also 13 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Meridian ranging from $2,300 to $7,695.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Meridian?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Meridian ranges from $2,300 to $7,695 with an average monthly rent of $3,634.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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San Jose is absolutely one of those places where your zip code and your job eventually wind up in a very serious relationship.

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Sunny San Jose is so much more than just an incredible place to go to school, get an education, and prepare for the next chapter of your life.

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