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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. 116 Rentals Available
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Apartments Under $1,800

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

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

Apartments Under $2,000

  • a building with a staircase and a bike parked in front of it
    Today

    670 Live Oak Avenue, Menlo Park, CA 94025
    STUDIO $1,945
    1 BED Ask for Pricing

Apartments Under $2,200

  • an alma apartments sign in front of a building
    Today

    3307 - 3317 Alma Street, Palo Alto, CA 94306
    STUDIO $2,045
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  • a gray house with stairs and a wooden fence
    Today

    444 Ventura Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306
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    1 BED $2,095
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  • a white house with a blue roof and hedges
    Today

    559 Matadero Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306
    1 BED $2,145
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a view of the master bedroom and living room from the bed
    Today

    1717 Woodland Avenue, East Palo Alto, CA 94303
    STUDIO $2,195+
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing

Apartments Under $2,400

  • a building with a parking lot and a car in front of it
    Today

    3039 - 3083 Alma Street, Palo Alto, CA 94306
    1 BED $2,295+
    2 BEDS $2,875+
  • a building with stairs and a bike parked in front of it
    Today

    524 Kendall Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306
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    1 BED $2,295
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  • a white house with a white door and a driveway
    Today

    2931 Louis Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303
    1 BED $2,345
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  • a building with a tree in front of it
    Today

    330 - 350 Curtner Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306
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    1 BED $2,345
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  • a kitchen with a refrigerator and a door to a hallway
    Today

    1309 Mills Street, Menlo Park, CA 94025
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    1 BED $2,350+
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  • a kitchen with a stove and a ceiling fan
    Today

    19, 22 Coleman Place, Menlo Park, CA 94025
    1 BED $2,395
    2 BEDS $2,995
  • an apartment building with a driveway and a tree
    Today

    457 Forest Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
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    1 BED $2,395
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  • a row of yellow houses with a lawn and trees
    Today

    332 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301
    STUDIO $2,395
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • a kitchen with granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances
    Today

    718, 722 Live Oak Avenue, Menlo Park, CA 94025
    STUDIO $2,395+
    1 BED $2,550+
  • a kitchen with a stove refrigerator and sink
    Today

    3875, 3833 Park Boulevard, Palo Alto, CA 94306
    1 BED $2,395+
    2 BEDS $2,925+

Apartments Under $2,600

  • a living room with a hard wood floor and white furniture
    Today

    380 Curtner, Palo Alto, CA 94306
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    1 BED $2,400+
  • the building where the motel is located is very close to the parking lot
    Today

    242 Curtner Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306
    1 BED $2,500
    2 BEDS $3,200

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Apartments Under $2,800

  • an empty driveway in front of an apartment building
    Today

    562 Kendall Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306
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    2 BEDS $2,745
  • a view of a building with stairs and a parking lot
    Today

    700 Coleman Avenue, Menlo Park, CA 94025
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $2,850
  • the building in which the apartment is located
    Today

    530 Kendall Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94306
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    2 BEDS $2,895

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  • the swimming pool at the apartments for rent
    Today

    696 Towle Way, Palo Alto, CA 94306
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    2 BEDS $3,145
  • a living room with a couch and a table
    Today

    3639 Haven Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025
    STUDIO $3,200
    1 BED $3,150+
    2 BEDS $4,500+
  • a living room with a couch and chairs and a fireplace
    Today

    2850 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto, CA 94306
    2 BEDS $3,900+
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  • a kitchen with white cabinets and stainless steel appliances
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    2727 Midtown Court, Palo Alto, CA 94303
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Getting around in East Palo Alto, CA

73 /100
Very Walkable
76 /100
Very Bikeable
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 $3,540.

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

There are 81 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in East Palo Alto, CA were last updated on 26 Feb 2026.

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

The average East Palo Alto, CA cheap apartment size is 469 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 116 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 $2,393 per month so any rental south of $1,914 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, East Palo Alto, CA rents go as low as $1,650/mo.

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