
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Meadows Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,200 (12 Rentals)
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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 |
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Meadows Studio Apartments | $3,219 | $1,850 | $4,566 |
Meadows 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,134 | $2,075 | $9,174 |
Meadows 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,804 | $2,495 | $10,000+ |
Meadows 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,400 | $3,240 | $3,600 |
Meadows 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,780 | $2,780 | $2,780 |
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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 Westwood Properties priced from $2,075. Valley West Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,115. Here are the most affordable Meadows apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Westwood Properties | 59 S 5th St. | 1BR,1BA | $2,075 |
Valley West Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,115 |
Foxdale | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,191 |
Avana San Jose | 1 BD/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,323 |
The Fay San Jose | Studio A (faSTAM) | Studio,1BA | $2,377 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Meadows, CA
As of March 25, 2025 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 3x2F-1194-p1 Model at Latitude 37 starting at $3,600 with a $3.02 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. |
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Stonebridge Apartments | MODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY | 2BR,2BA | $2.16 |
Latitude 37 | 3x2F-1194-p1 | 3BR,2BA | $3.02 |
Sedona Apartments | 2bed 1bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.45 |
San Marino | The Puerto Vallarta | 2BR,2BA | $3.56 |
Westwood Properties | 55 S 6th St. | 1BR,1BA | $2.84 |
The Carlyle | The Atherton | 1BR,1BA | $3.56 |
The James | A01 | 1BR,1BA | $4.19 |
Avana San Jose | 1 BD/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.80 |
Foxdale | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.93 |
Valley West Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.92 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMeadows, San Jose, CA
Ranked #227
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the Meadows Neighborhood in San Jose, CA
Walk Score®
46 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
59 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
44 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Meadows Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Meadows?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Meadows is under $2,600.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Meadows?
The cheapest apartment in Meadows is Westwood Properties which is listed at $2,075, while the average apartment in Meadows costs $3,809.
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 81 regular apartments in Meadows 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 Meadows?
Cheap apartments in Meadows have an average cost of $2,780 which is $1,029 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Meadows.
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