Cheap Homes for Rent in Melody Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,800 (6 Rentals)

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3411 Bathgate Ln

San JoseCA95121

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Cheapest Available Melody Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Melody area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Thornbridge Apartments priced from $1,795. Orchard Glen has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,816. Here are the most affordable Melody apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Thornbridge ApartmentsThe BridgescapeStudio,1BA$1,795
Orchard Glen1x1 Junior1BR,1BA$1,816
Orchard Park ApartmentsPearvale1BR,1BA$2,225

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melody, CA

As of April 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Melody area is the $2.55 price per square foot Large 3 Bed 1.5 Bath Model at Blossom Hill in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,147. The second greatest value Melody apartment is the MODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY Model at Stonebridge Apartments starting at $2,590 with a $2.16 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Melody apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Blossom HillLarge 3 Bed 1.5 Bath3BR,1.5BA$2.55
Stonebridge ApartmentsMODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY2BR,2BA$2.16
Sedona Apartments2bed 1bath2BR,1BA$2.45
La Moraga ApartmentsVerde2BR,2BA$2.76
Glenbrook Apartments3X13BR,1BA$3.25
Bella VillagioBella Vita2BR,1BA$3.25
Rosewalk Apartment HomesResidence 1 Luxury1BR,1BA$3.25
Monterey GroveGrove Premier1BR,1BA$3.88
AscentPlan 1A1BR,1BA$3.74
Orchard Park ApartmentsPearvale1BR,1BA$3.18

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Frequently Asked Questions about Melody

What type of rentals are currently available in Melody?

There are currently 155 Apartments for Rent in Melody, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,795 to $13,158. There are also 28 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Melody ranging from $1,800 to $7,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Melody ranges from $1,800 to $7,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,950.

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