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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Palo Alto, CA

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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Palo Alto, CA. 120 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

  • an apartment building with a brick wall and plants
    Today

    431 Dinah Court, Palo Alto, CA 94306
    STUDIO $1,995
    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 living room and kitchen with a couch and a table
    Today

    2290 California Street, Mountain View, CA 94040
    1 BED $2,125+
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • 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
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Apartments Under $2,400

  • 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 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 swimming pool with pink roses in front of an apartment building
    Today

    240 Ortega Avenue, Mountain View, CA 94040
    1 BED $2,295
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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 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 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
  • 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 kitchen with a stove refrigerator and sink
    Today

    3875, 3833 Park Boulevard, Palo Alto, CA 94306
    1 BED $2,395+
    2 BEDS $2,925+
  • a park with a playground and the sun shining through the trees
    Today

    417 Del Medio Avenue, Mountain View, CA 94040
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    1 BED $2,395
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Apartments Under $2,600

Apartments Under $2,800

  • a park with a playground and the sun shining through the trees
    Today

    415 Del Medio Avenue, Mountain View, CA 94040
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $2,695
  • 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 the house from the outside
    Today

    724 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto, CA 94306
    1 BED $2,745+
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  • the building in which the apartment is located
    Today

    530 Kendall Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94306
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    2 BEDS $2,895
  • 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 chairs and a fireplace
    Today

    2850 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto, CA 94306
    2 BEDS $3,900+
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and stainless steel appliances
    Today

    2727 Midtown Court, Palo Alto, CA 94303
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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 $1,650 and $4,200.

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

There are 107 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Palo Alto, CA were last updated on 19 Feb 2026.

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

The average Palo Alto, CA cheap apartment size is 659 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 120 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 $2,935 per month so any rental south of $2,348 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Palo Alto, CA rents go as low as $1,650/mo.

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