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Cheap Apartments for Rent in East Palo Alto, CA

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Cheap Apartments for Rent in East Palo Alto, CA. 97 Rentals Available
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Apartments Under $1,800

  • a living room with a blue couch and chairs and a tv
    128
    Today

    45 Newell Road, East Palo Alto, CA 94303
    STUDIO $1,650+
    1 BED $2,300+
    2 BEDS $1,925+

Apartments Under $2,200

  • a living room with a glass table and a couch
    Today

    1977 Tate, East Palo Alto, CA 94303
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $2,036+
    2 BEDS $2,542
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with a couch and chairs and a sliding glass door
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    1717 Woodland Avenue, East Palo Alto, CA 94303
    STUDIO $2,145+
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Apartments Under $2,400

  • a yellow house with a white fence in front of it
    13
    Today

    657 Everett Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301
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    1 BED $2,395
  • a white house with a tree in front of it
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    265 N Rengstorff Avenue, Mountain View, CA 94043
    1 BED $2,395
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing

Apartments Under $2,600

  • A living room with a brown leather couch and a wooden desk with a lamp on it.
    Today

    1981 Montecito Ave., Mountain View, CA 94043
    STUDIO $2,400
    1 BED $2,450
  • a living room and kitchen with a couch and a table
    55
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    2290 California Street, Mountain View, CA 94040
    1 BED $2,425+
    2 BEDS $3,010
  • a park with a playground and the sun shining through the trees
    11
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    415 Del Medio Avenue, Mountain View, CA 94040
    1 BED $2,495
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing

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  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a granite countertop.
    7
    Today

    658 Sierra Vista Avenue, Mountain View, CA 94043
    1 BED $2,595
    2 BEDS $3,095

Apartments Under $2,800

  • a kitchen with granite counter tops and a black refrigerator
    21
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    1019, 1023 Noel Drive, Menlo Park, CA 94025
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    1 BED $2,795
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a for rent sign in front of a house
    12
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    380 Madeline Ct, Palo Alto, CA 94306
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    1 BED $2,795
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing

Apartments Under $3,000

  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a stainless steel stove
    15
    Today

    2210 Rock Street, Mountain View, CA 94043
    2 BEDS $2,995
    3 BEDS $3,595
  • a living room with a couch and a table
    7
    Today

    3639 Haven Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025
    STUDIO $3,314+
    1 BED $3,199+
    2 BEDS $3,999+
  • A kitchen with white cabinets and appliances.
    Today

    908 Middle Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $3,295
    3 BEDS $4,495
  • a kitchen with a stove and a sink and a microwave
    13
    Today

    782, 786 Coleman Avenue, Menlo Park, CA 94025
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing

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  • a green house with a driveway and palm trees
    15
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    443, 445, 447, 449, 485, 495 Waverley Street, Menlo Park, CA 94025
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  • a kitchen with granite counter tops and a white refrigerator
    10
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    431 - 439, 445 - 453 Stanford Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
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  • a spacious living room with a large window and carpet
    16
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    1273 Mills Street, Menlo Park, CA 94025
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • a kitchen with granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances
    11
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    718, 722 Live Oak Avenue, Menlo Park, CA 94025
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    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • a spacious living room with a large window and carpet
    11
    Today

    517 Glenwood Avenue, Menlo Park, CA 94025
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  • A kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator and a sink.
    33
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    3039 - 3083 Alma Street, Palo Alto, CA 94306
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  • a spacious living room with a window and carpet
    20
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    465 Garwood Way, Menlo Park, CA 94025
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  • a dining room with a glass table and chairs and a hallway with doors and windows
    13
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    3875, 3833 Park Boulevard, Palo Alto, CA 94306
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  • two people sitting at a table in a living room
    Today

    3895 Fabian Way, Palo Alto, CA 94303
    Income Restricted
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • a dining area with a table and chairs and a living room with a pool
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    1107 Second Avenue, Redwood City, CA 94063
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Getting around in East Palo Alto, CA

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76 /100
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Walk Score®: 73, Bike Score®: 76

Frequently asked questions

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

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $1,650 and $3,300.

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

There are 63 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in East Palo Alto, CA were last updated on 25 Nov 2025.

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

The average East Palo Alto, CA cheap apartment size is 856 sq. ft.

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

Cheap apartments in East 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 East Palo Alto, CA?

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

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Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in East Palo Alto, CA? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in East Palo Alto, CA has never been easier. We feature 96 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the East Palo Alto, CA average. What is a cheap rent in East Palo Alto, CA? The average apartment rent in East Palo Alto is $2,632 per month so any rental south of $2,105 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, East Palo Alto, CA rents go as low as $1,650/mo.

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