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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Palo Alto, CA


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  • Apartments Under $2,400

  • 1 bd $2,295
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    Caltega

    240 Ortega Avenue, Mountain View, CA 94040
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • 1 bd $2,295
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    240 Ortega Avenue

    240 Ortega Avenue, Mountain View, CA 94040
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • 1 bd $2,395+
    Base rent
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    2090 Latham

    2090 Latham Street, Mountain View, CA 94040
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Apartments Under $2,600

  • 1 bd $2,495+
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    Latham Gardens

    2030 Latham Street, Mountain View, CA 94040
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Dishwasher
  • 1 bd $2,515+
    Base rent
    2290 California Street, Mountain View, CA 94040
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • New Units Available Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $2,595
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    444 Grant Avenue

    444 Grant Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306
    Apply online • Hardwood Floors • Extra Storage
  • 1 bd $2,595
    2 bd $3,095
    Base rent
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    Somerset Place

    3.5 (1)
    2210 Rock Street, Mountain View, CA 94043
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
  • Apartments Under $2,800

  • Only 2 units left
    Studio $2,695
    1 bd $2,995
    Base rent
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    562 Kendall Avenue

    3.5 (3)
    562 Kendall Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306
    Apply online • Large Closets • Extra Storage
  • Only 1 unit left
    Studio $2,745
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    444 Ventura Avenue

    4.5 (1)
    444 Ventura Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306
    Apply online • Dishwasher • Large Closets
  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $2,795
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    533 Bryant Street

    533 Bryant Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301
    Apply online • Large Closets • Laundry Facilities
  • Apartments Under $3,000

  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $2,895
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    559 Matadero Avenue

    4.0 (1)
    559 Matadero Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306
    Apply online • Hardwood Floors • Extra Storage
  • Only 2 units left
    Studio $2,895
    1 bd $3,495
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    431 Dinah Court

    4.5 (2)
    431 Dinah Court, Palo Alto, CA 94306
    Apply online • Dishwasher • Extra Storage
  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $2,995
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    457 - 481 Forest Ave

    457 Forest Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
    Apply online • Dishwasher • Extra Storage
  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $2,995
    Base rent
    1981 Montecito Ave., Mountain View, CA 94043
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Apartments Under $3,200

  • New Units Available
    1 bd $3,195
    Base rent
    3.5 (1)
    724 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto, CA 94306
    Parking • Fitness center • Pool
  • New Units Available Only 1 unit left
    2 bd $3,195
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    415 Del Medio Avenue

    415 Del Medio Avenue, Mountain View, CA 94040
    Apply online • Large Closets • Extra Storage
  • Apartments Under $3,400

  • Only 1 unit left
    2 bd $3,395
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    438 Ventura Avenue

    438 Ventura Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306
    Apply online • Dishwasher • Large Closets
  • 1 bd $3,795
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Los Altos Court

    4.0 (1)
    848,850,852,854 Jordan Ave, Los Altos, CA 94022
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
  • Only 2 units left
    2 bd $4,095
    Base rent
    5.0 (1)
    120 - 122 East Creek Drive, Menlo Park, CA 94025
    Apply online • In unit laundry • Dishwasher
  • New Units Available
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    Boardwalk

    4.5 (8)
    3875, 3833 Park Boulevard, Palo Alto, CA 94306
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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    Alma

    4.0 (3)
    3039 - 3083 Alma Street, Palo Alto, CA 94306
    Pet friendly • Parking • Dishwasher
  • Ask for pricing
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    Stanford

    4.5 (3)
    431 - 439, 445 - 453 Stanford Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306
    Pet friendly • Hardwood Floors • Extra Storage
  • Ask for pricing
    Verified Listing

    The Chalet At Curtner

    380 Curtner Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94306
    Cat friendly • Patio/Balcony • Hardwood Floors
  • Ask for pricing
    Verified Listing

    Latham Square

    4.0 (19)
    2250 Latham St, Mountain View, CA 94040
    Pet friendly • Parking • Fitness center
  • Ask for pricing
    Verified Listing

    2045 Winfield

    2045 Latham Street, Mountain View, CA 94040
    Pet friendly • Dishwasher • Hardwood Floors
  • 13-12-city



Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Palo Alto, CA?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $2,745 and $3,495.

How many cheap rentals are available in Palo Alto, CA on RentCafe?

There are 11 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Palo Alto, CA were last updated on 12 Nov 2026.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Palo Alto, CA?

The average Palo Alto, CA cheap apartment size is 629 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in Palo Alto, CA?

Cheap apartments in Palo Alto, CA are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in Palo Alto, CA?

A cheap apartment in Palo Alto, CA offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in Palo Alto, CA? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in Palo Alto, CA has never been easier. We feature 28 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the Palo Alto, CA average. What is a cheap rent in Palo Alto, CA? The average apartment rent in Palo Alto is $3,765 per month so any rental south of $3,012 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Palo Alto, CA rents go as low as $2,295/mo.