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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Palo Alto, CA

Cheap Apartments for Rent in Palo Alto, CA. 121 Rentals Available
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Apartments Under $1,800

  • a living room with a blue couch and chairs and a tv
    81 units available
    Studio $1,650+
    1 bd $1,925+
    2 bd $1,925+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    45 Newell Road, East Palo Alto, CA 94303
    Apply online • Pet friendly

Apartments Under $2,000

  • an apartment building with a brick wall and plants
    Only 1 unit left
    Studio $1,995
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    431 Dinah Court, Palo Alto, CA 94306
    Apply online

Apartments Under $2,200

  • an alma apartments sign in front of a building
    Only 1 unit left
    Studio $2,045
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3307 - 3317 Alma Street, Palo Alto, CA 94306
    Apply online
  • a gray house with stairs and a wooden fence
    Only 3 units left
    1 bd $2,095
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    444 Ventura Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306
    Apply online
  • a living room and kitchen with a couch and a table
    1 bd $2,125+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    2290 California Street, Mountain View, CA 94040
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a white house with a blue roof and hedges
    4 units available
    1 bd $2,145
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    559 Matadero Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306
    Apply online
  • a view of the master bedroom and living room from the bed
    Studio $2,195+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

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

  • a building with stairs and a bike parked in front of it
    Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $2,295
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    524 Kendall Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306
    Apply online
  • a building with a parking lot and a car in front of it
    1 bd $2,295+
    2 bd $2,875+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3039 - 3083 Alma Street, Palo Alto, CA 94306
    Pet friendly
  • a swimming pool with pink roses in front of an apartment building
    1 bd $2,295
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    240 Ortega Avenue, Mountain View, CA 94040
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a building with a tree in front of it
    Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $2,345
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    330 - 350 Curtner Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a white house with a white door and a driveway
    Only 2 units left
    1 bd $2,345
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    2931 Louis Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303
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  • a row of yellow houses with a lawn and trees
    Only 2 units left
    Studio $2,395
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    332 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301
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  • an apartment building with a driveway and a tree
    Only 2 units left
    1 bd $2,395
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    457 Forest Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
    Apply online
  • a kitchen with a stove refrigerator and sink
    1 bd $2,395+
    2 bd $2,925+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3875, 3833 Park Boulevard, Palo Alto, CA 94306
    Pet friendly
  • a park with a playground and the sun shining through the trees
    Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $2,395
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

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

  • a living room with a hard wood floor and white furniture
    Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $2,400+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    380 Curtner, Palo Alto, CA 94306
    Apply online • Cat friendly
  • the building where the motel is located is very close to the parking lot
    Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $2,500
    2 bd $3,200
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    242 Curtner Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306
    Apply online

Apartments Under $2,800

  • a park with a playground and the sun shining through the trees
    Only 1 unit left
    2 bd $2,695
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    415 Del Medio Avenue, Mountain View, CA 94040
    Apply online
  • an empty driveway in front of an apartment building
    Only 1 unit left
    2 bd $2,745
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    562 Kendall Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306
    Apply online
  • a view of the house from the outside
    1 bd $2,745+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    724 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto, CA 94306
    Apply online
  • the building in which the apartment is located
    Only 1 unit left
    2 bd $2,895
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    530 Kendall Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94306
    Apply online
  • the swimming pool at the apartments for rent
    Only 1 unit left
    2 bd $3,145
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    696 Towle Way, Palo Alto, CA 94306
    Apply online
  • a living room with a couch and chairs and a fireplace
    Only 3 units left
    2 bd $3,900+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    2850 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto, CA 94306
    Pet friendly
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and stainless steel appliances
    Ask for pricing
    Verified Listing

    2727 Midtown Court, Palo Alto, CA 94303
    Pet friendly
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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 108 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Palo Alto, CA were last updated on 22 May 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.