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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Palo Alto, CA

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Apartments Under $1,800

  • a living room with a blue couch and chairs and a tv
    127
    1 day ago

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

Apartments Under $2,000

  • a building with stairs and a bike parked in front of it
    13
    1 day ago

    524 Kendall Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306
    STUDIO $1,995
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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
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  • a living room with a couch and chairs and a sliding glass door
    5
    Today

    1717 Woodland Avenue, East Palo Alto, CA 94303
    STUDIO $2,145+
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Apartments Under $2,400

  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and white cabinets
    19
    Today

    2030 Latham Street, Mountain View, CA 94040
    1 BED $2,295
    2 BEDS $2,895
  • A kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator and a sink.
    33
    Today

    3039 - 3083 Alma Street, Palo Alto, CA 94306
    1 BED $2,345
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  • 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
    7
    1 day ago

    265 N Rengstorff Avenue, Mountain View, CA 94043
    1 BED $2,395
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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
    Today

    2290 California Street, Mountain View, CA 94040
    1 BED $2,425+
    2 BEDS $2,910+
  • a park with a playground and the sun shining through the trees
    11
    1 day ago

    415 Del Medio Avenue, Mountain View, CA 94040
    1 BED $2,495
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • an apartment building with a sign that reads grant avenue garden flats
    8
    1 day ago

    469 Grant Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    1 BED $2,595
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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
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Apartments Under $2,800

  • the building where the motel is located is very close to the parking lot
    12
    1 day ago

    242 Curtner Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306
    1 BED $2,600
    2 BEDS $3,000+
  • a kitchen with granite counter tops and a black refrigerator
    21
    Today

    1019, 1023 Noel Drive, Menlo Park, CA 94025
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    1 BED $2,795
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  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a sink and a window
    13
    Today

    2090 Latham Street, Mountain View, CA 94040
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $2,895
  • 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 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 granite counter tops and a white refrigerator
    10
    Today

    431 - 439, 445 - 453 Stanford Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • a dining room with a glass table and chairs and a hallway with doors and windows
    13
    Today

    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
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  • a living room with a couch and a pool table
    26
    Today

    2250 Latham St, Mountain View, CA 94040
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  • a green house with a driveway and palm trees
    15
    Today

    443, 445, 447, 449, 485, 495 Waverley Street, Menlo Park, CA 94025
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  • a kitchen with granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances
    11
    Today

    718, 722 Live Oak Avenue, Menlo Park, CA 94025
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  • a kitchen with a stove and a sink and a microwave
    13
    Today

    782, 786 Coleman Avenue, Menlo Park, CA 94025
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Getting around in Palo Alto, CA

84 /100
Very Walkable
45 /100
Some Transit
100 /100
Biker's Paradise
Walk Score®: 84, Transit Score®: 45, Bike Score®: 100

Frequently asked questions

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

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $1,700 and $3,300.

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

There are 62 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Palo Alto, CA were last updated on 17 Nov 2025.

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

The average Palo Alto, CA cheap apartment size is 685 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.

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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 92 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 $3,151 per month so any rental south of $2,521 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Palo Alto, CA rents go as low as $1,650/mo.

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